The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 and the Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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 T-S 24mm f3.5 weighs 680g, which means it is 100g (12%) lighter than the Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED which has a weight of 780g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Perspective Control Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
PC Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED 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 T-S 24mm f3.5:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED:
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 and the Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 is also available in the Canon EF , Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon PC-E 45mm f2.8D ED is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 45mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 67.5mm.
