The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF and the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF is the longer of the two lenses at 129mm. The Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM with a length of 111mm, is 18mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM's 83mm diameter.
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. Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM weighs 955g, 7% (72g) lighter than the Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF's weight of 1027g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24-70mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
