The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Rokinon T-S 24mm f3.5 and the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Perspective Control Prime Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
PC Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Rokinon T-S 24mm f3.5 and the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 have the same Filter thread size of 82mm.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Rokinon T-S 24mm f3.5 and the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Rokinon T-S 24mm f3.5 is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sony Alpha mounts.
Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 is also available in Nikon F (FX) , Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24mm and the fastest aperture of
F3.5.