Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift vs Tokina SL 24 24mm f/2.8

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

Samyang

24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift

f/3.5646 gMF

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Tokina

SL 24 24mm f/2.8

f/2.8215 gMF

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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 0.27 m

Pick the Tokina SL 24 24mm f/2.8 if

You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
You want the lighter lens to carry: 431 g lighter (215 g vs 646 g)
You want a compact lens: 37 mm vs 108 mm long

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift and the Tokina SL 24 24mm f/2.8
	Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift	Tokina SL 24 24mm f/2.8
Brand	Samyang	Tokina
Type	Tilt-Shift	Prime
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/2.8 ⅔ stop faster
Weight	646 g	215 g lighter
Length	108 mm	37 mm shorter
Diameter	86 mm	63 mm slimmer
Filter thread	82 mm	52 mm
Min focus distance	0.2 m closer	0.27 m
Aperture blades	not listed	6
Optical design	16 elements / 11 groups	8 elements / 8 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

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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...

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