Canon EF 24mm F1.4L II USM vs Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 24mm F1.4L II USM is faster by 2.6 stops (f/1.4 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
| Spec | EF 24mm F1.4L II USM | 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Samyang |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Tilt-Shift |
| Focal length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/3.5 |
| Released | 2008 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 13 | 16 |
| Weight g | 650.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | 82 |
| Length mm | 86.9 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 83.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.25 | 0.2 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.17 | n/a |
Canon EF 24mm F1.4L II USM
The EF 24mm F1.4L II USM is a fast wide-angle prime for full-frame Canon bodies with weather sealing and improved optics over the original. Used for astro, interiors and environmental portraits.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Weather-sealed
- Gathers plenty of light for night skies
- Compact for an f/1.4 24mm
Cons
- Coma at the edges for astro use
- No stabilization
- Large front element
Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift
A manual tilt-shift lens for full-frame DSLRs offering both tilt and shift movements. It offers perspective control at 24mm.
Pros
- Tilt and shift movements
- Full-frame coverage
- Manual control
Cons
- Manual focus and aperture
- Needs practice