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Quick answer
A manual tilt-shift lens for full-frame DSLRs offering both tilt and shift movements. It offers perspective control at 24mm.
Pros
- Tilt and shift movements
- Full-frame coverage
- Manual control
Cons
- Manual focus and aperture
- Needs practice
Verdict
It is a way to learn tilt-shift. Better suited to still subjects.
About this lens
This 24mm f/3.5 tilt-shift lens from Samyang fits Canon EF mount cameras, 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 and product work.
Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 24mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Tilt-Shift
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 11 groups
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.2 m
- Filter thread
- 82 mm
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift?
- Architecture
- Product photography
- Landscape
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 24mm | 73.7° | 84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 38mm | 50.2° | 58.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What movements does it offer?
Tilt and shift, for perspective and plane-of-focus control.
Is the Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift manual?
Yes. Focus and aperture are both set manually on the lens, so you set exposure and focus yourself.
Is the Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift full-frame?
Yes. It covers the full 35mm frame, and it can also be used on APS-C bodies with a crop.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
