Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G vs Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC is faster by 2 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | FE 24mm F2.8 G | 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Rokinon |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 2021 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Weight g | 162.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 49 | 77 |
| Length mm | 45.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 68.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.18 (closer focusing) | 0.25 |
| Max magnification | 0.19 | n/a |
| Groups | n/a | 12 |
| Elements | n/a | 13 |
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
A tiny 24mm prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/2.8 aperture and an aperture ring. It weighs about 162 g and is part of Sony's compact G prime series.
Pros
- Very small and light
- Aperture ring
- Close focus to 0.18 m
Cons
- f/2.8 is slow in low light
- Limited background blur
Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC
The Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 24mm at f/1.4 for Sony E mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.