Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM vs Samyang 24mm T1.5 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM if
- Our notes say it suits: Astrophotography, wide portraits, night cityscapes
Pick the Samyang 24mm T1.5 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
11 differences| Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM | Samyang 24mm T1.5 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Samyang
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
|
f/1.5
|
| Weight |
445 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
92.4 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
75.4 mm
slimmer
|
83 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.24 m
closer
|
0.25 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.17×
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
13 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2018
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 24mm 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
Samyang 24mm T1.5 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II
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