Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA vs Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift
Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA if
- You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/3.5)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 431 g lighter (225 g vs 656 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.16 m vs 0.2 m
- You want a compact lens: 65.5 mm vs 139 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Street and travel on APS-C, close-focus wide shots, everyday carry
Pick the Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift if
- You shoot full frame: the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA is made for APS-C
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA | Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Samyang
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Tilt-Shift
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
2 stops faster
|
f/3.5
|
| Weight |
225 g
lighter
|
656 g
|
| Length |
65.5 mm
shorter
|
139 mm
|
| Diameter |
63 mm
slimmer
|
86 mm
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.16 m
closer
|
0.2 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
16 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2011
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Focal length
- 24mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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
Our notes
Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift
Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift: a tilt-shift lens with a 24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Sony E mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The shift and tilt movements give control over perspective and the plane...
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