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Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift vs Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2

Both are Pentax K lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

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 0.25 m

Pick the Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 if

  • You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.5 vs f/3.5)

Spec differences

9 differences
Specifications that differ between the Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift and the Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
Brand
Samyang
Tamron
Type
Tilt-Shift
Prime
Max aperture
f/3.5
f/2.5 1 stop faster
Weight
646 g
not listed
Length
108 mm
not listed
Diameter
86 mm
not listed
Filter thread
82 mm
55 mm
Min focus distance
0.2 m closer
0.25 m
Optical design
16 elements / 11 groups
10 elements / 9 groups
5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Pentax K both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
24mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

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

A 24mm f/3.5 tilt-shift lens, the Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The shift and tilt movements give control over perspective and the plane of focus, which suits architecture...

Our notes

Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2

Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2: a wide-angle prime lens with a 24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.5, made for Pentax K mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

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