The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC and the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD 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. Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD is the longer of the two lenses at 117mm. The Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC with a length of 75mm, is 42mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC's 82mm 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. Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC weighs 535g, which means it is 290g (35%) lighter than the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD which has a weight of 825g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD:
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC and the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD has the same Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are , and .
Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC is also available in the Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF and Sony E mounts.
Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD is also available in Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
75mm.
On the other hand, the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm.
