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Rokinon 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift vs Samyang 24mm T1.5 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II

Both are Micro Four Thirds lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Rokinon 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift if

  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.25 m

Pick the Samyang 24mm T1.5 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II if

  • You need 2½ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.5 vs f/3.5)

Spec differences

9 differences
Specifications that differ between the Rokinon 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift and the Samyang 24mm T1.5 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II
Rokinon 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift Samyang 24mm T1.5 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II
Brand
Rokinon
Samyang
Type
Tilt-Shift
Prime
Format
not listed
Full frame
Max aperture
f/3.5
f/1.5 2½ stops faster
Diameter
not listed
83 mm
Filter thread
82 mm
77 mm
Min focus distance
0.2 m closer
0.25 m
Optical design
16 elements / 11 groups
13 elements / 12 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Manual focus
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Micro Four Thirds both
Focal length
24mm both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Rokinon 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift

The Rokinon 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift is a tilt-shift lens covering 24mm at f/3.5 for Micro Four Thirds 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 ...

Our notes

Samyang 24mm T1.5 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II

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