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| 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
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length. Show all
- 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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