Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AI-S vs Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift
Both are Nikon F lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AI-S if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
Pick the Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.3 m
Spec differences
11 differences| Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AI-S | Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Samyang
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Tilt-Shift
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
f/3.5
|
| Weight |
270 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
58 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
63.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
|
0.2 m
closer
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 9 groups
|
16 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Focal length
- 24mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AI-S
This 24mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift
The Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift is a tilt-shift lens covering 24mm at f/3.5 for Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The shift and tilt movements give control over perspective and the plane of focus, which suits architectu...
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