Nikon AI-S Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 vs Samyang T-S 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC
Both are Nikon F prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon AI-S Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 377 g lighter (270 g vs 647 g)
- You want a compact lens: 58 mm vs 107 mm long
Pick the Samyang T-S 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.3 m
Spec differences
8 differences| Nikon AI-S Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 | Samyang T-S 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Samyang
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
f/3.5
|
| Weight |
270 g
lighter
|
647 g
|
| Length |
58 mm
shorter
|
107 mm
|
| Diameter |
63.5 mm
slimmer
|
86 mm
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
|
0.2 m
closer
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 9 groups
|
16 elements / 11 groups
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 24mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Nikon AI-S Nikkor 24mm f/2.8
A 24mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens, the Nikon AI-S Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 is designed for Nikon F mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Samyang T-S 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC
The Samyang T-S 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC is a wide-angle prime lens covering 24mm at f/3.5 for Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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