Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM vs Tamron E 24mm F2.8
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM if
- You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- Our notes say it suits: Astrophotography, wide portraits, night cityscapes
Pick the Tamron E 24mm F2.8 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 230 g lighter (215 g vs 445 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.12 m vs 0.24 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.17× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 64 mm vs 92.4 mm long
- You prefer a newer design: released 2019 vs 2018
Spec differences
12 differences| Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM | Tamron E 24mm F2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Tamron
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
2 stops faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
445 g
|
215 g
lighter
|
| Length |
92.4 mm
|
64 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
75.4 mm
|
73 mm
slimmer
|
| Min focus distance |
0.24 m
|
0.12 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.17×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
10 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
OSD
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2018
|
2019
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 24mm both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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
Our notes
Tamron E 24mm F2.8
The Tamron E 24mm F2.8 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 24mm at f/2.8 for Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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