Mitakon wide MC f=24mm 1:2.8 vs Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift

Both are Pentax K lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Mitakon

wide MC f=24mm 1:2.8

f/2.8

Full specs

Samyang

24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift

f/3.5646 gMF

Full specs

Pick the Mitakon wide MC f=24mm 1:2.8 if

You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)

Pick the Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Mitakon wide MC f=24mm 1:2.8 and the Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift
	Mitakon wide MC f=24mm 1:2.8	Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift
Brand	Mitakon	Samyang
Type	Prime	Tilt-Shift
Format	not listed	Full frame
Max aperture	f/2.8 ⅔ stop faster	f/3.5
Weight	not listed	646 g
Length	not listed	108 mm
Diameter	not listed	86 mm
Filter thread	not listed	82 mm
Min focus distance	not listed	0.2 m
Optical design	not listed	16 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Manual focus
Image stabilization	not listed	No

2 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length. Show all

Mount: Pentax K both
Focal length: 24mm both

Our notes

Mitakon wide MC f=24mm 1:2.8

The Mitakon wide MC f=24mm 1:2.8 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 24mm at f/2.8 for Pentax K mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Our notes

Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift

A 24mm f/3.5 tilt-shift lens, the Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The shift and tilt movements give control over perspective and the plane of focus, which suits architecture...