Samyang 24mm T1.5 ED AS IF UMC VDSLR vs Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA
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 ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.5 vs f/1.8)
Pick the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA if
- Our notes say it suits: Street and travel on APS-C, close-focus wide shots, everyday carry
Spec differences
11 differences| Samyang 24mm T1.5 ED AS IF UMC VDSLR | Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Sony
|
| Format |
not listed
|
APS-C
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| Max aperture |
f/1.5
½ stop faster
|
f/1.8
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
225 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
65.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
63 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
49 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.16 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.25×
|
| Image stabilization |
not listed
|
No
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2011
|
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
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA
A compact APS-C prime for E-mount from Zeiss, weighing about 225 g. It takes 49mm filters and focuses as close as 0.16 m.
Pros
- Fast f/1.8
- Close focus 0.16 m
- Compact at 225 g
- Zeiss optics
Cons
- APS-C only
- No stabilization
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