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Samyang 24mm T1.5 ED AS IF UMC VDSLR vs Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021

Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

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

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.5 vs f/2)

Pick the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021 if

  • Our notes say it suits: Street, travel, environmental portraits

Spec differences

14 differences
Specifications that differ between the Samyang 24mm T1.5 ED AS IF UMC VDSLR and the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021
Samyang 24mm T1.5 ED AS IF UMC VDSLR Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021
Brand
Samyang
Sigma
Format
not listed
Full frame
Max aperture
f/1.5 ⅔ stop faster
f/2
Weight
not listed
360 g
Length
not listed
74 mm
Diameter
not listed
70 mm
Filter thread
not listed
62 mm
Min focus distance
not listed
0.25 m
Max magnification
not listed
0.15×
Aperture blades
not listed
9
Optical design
not listed
13 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Stepping motor
Image stabilization
not listed
No
Released
not listed
2021
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Mount
Sony E both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
24mm both

Our notes

Samyang 24mm T1.5 ED AS IF UMC VDSLR

Samyang 24mm T1.5 ED AS IF UMC VDSLR: a fast wide-angle prime lens with a 24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.5, made for Sony E mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental s...

Our notes

Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021

Compact 24mm prime for full-frame mirrorless with an f/2 aperture, a metal body and an aperture ring, part of Sigma's I series.

Pros

  • Metal build with aperture ring
  • Compact at about 360 g
  • Close focus to 0.245 m

Cons

  • Not especially fast
  • Focus is not the quickest

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