Quick answer
The Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS IF UMC is a wide-angle prime lens covering 24mm at f/1.4 for the Pentax K mount. Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
About this lens
This 24mm f/1.4 fast wide-angle prime lens from Samyang fits Pentax K mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS IF UMC specifications
What can you shoot with the Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS IF UMC?
At 24mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
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 | 1.5x | 36mm | 53.1° | 62° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS IF UMC use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS IF UMC?
It is a fixed 24mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS IF UMC a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 24mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.4.
What is the Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS IF UMC equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 36mm on full frame, with a 53.1° horizontal and 62° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS IF UMC fit?
Any Pentax K-mount camera, including Pentax K-1, Pentax K-3, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 Mark III, and Pentax K-30 and 15 more.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
