Samyang 24mm T1.5 ED AS IF UMC VDSLR vs Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Samyang 24mm T1.5 ED AS IF UMC VDSLR if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM if
- Our notes say it suits: Astrophotography, wide portraits, night cityscapes
Spec differences
11 differences| Samyang 24mm T1.5 ED AS IF UMC VDSLR | Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Sony
|
| Format |
not listed
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.5
|
f/1.4
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
445 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
92.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
75.4 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.24 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.17×
|
| Image stabilization |
not listed
|
No
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2018
|
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 FE 24mm F1.4 GM
A compact wide-angle prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.4 aperture and an aperture ring. It weighs about 445 g and is popular for astro and environmental portraits.
Pros
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Small for the class
- Aperture ring with de-click
Cons
- Some coma at the frame edges wide open
- Heavier than f/2.8 24mm primes
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1 stop faster vs 85 g lighter

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½ stop faster vs street and travel on APS-C


Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM vs Tamron E 24mm F2.8
2 stops faster vs 230 g lighter
Samyang 24mm T1.5 ED AS IF UMC VDSLR vs Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021
⅔ stop faster vs street