Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift vs Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG ASPHERICAL MACRO

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

Full specs

Sigma

24mm f/1.8 EX DG ASPHERICAL MACRO

f/1.8

Full specs

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

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG ASPHERICAL MACRO if

You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/3.5)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.18 m vs 0.2 m

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift and the Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG ASPHERICAL MACRO
	Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift	Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG ASPHERICAL MACRO
Brand	Samyang	Sigma
Type	Tilt-Shift	Macro
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/1.8 2 stops faster
Weight	646 g	not listed
Length	108 mm	not listed
Diameter	86 mm	not listed
Filter thread	82 mm	77 mm
Min focus distance	0.2 m	0.18 m closer
Max magnification	not listed	0.37×
Aperture blades	not listed	9
Optical design	16 elements / 11 groups	10 elements / 9 groups
Autofocus motor	Manual focus	not listed

4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Pentax K both
Format: Full frame both
Focal length: 24mm 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...

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