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 14mm F1.8 GM 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. Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 with a length of 89mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM's 83mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 and Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM 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 14mm F1.8 GM 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. Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 weighs 445g, which means it is 15g (3%) lighter than the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM which has a weight of 460g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 and the Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM 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 14mm F1.8 GM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 21mm .
