The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 and the Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G 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 14-24mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 89mm. The Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G with a length of 85mm, is 4mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G's 74mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 and Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 and the Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G Size and Weight 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 FE 20mm F1.8 G weighs 373g, 16% (72g) lighter than the Samyang 14-24mm F2.8's weight of 445g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G has a 67mm 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 14-24mm F2.8:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G:
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 and the Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Focal Range
Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 has a focal range of 14-24mm and
1.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
21 - 36mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 20mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 30mm .
