The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE and the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 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 T-S 24mm f3.5 is the longer of the two lenses at 112mm. The Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE with a length of 72mm, is 40mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 also has a larger diameter of 86mm compared to the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE's 65mm 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 AF 24mm F1.8 FE weighs 230g, which means it is 450g (66%) lighter than the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 which has a weight of 680g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 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 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 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.
Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24mm but while Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5's widest aperture value is
F3.5.
