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 Canon TS-E 24mm f3.5L II 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 Canon TS-E 24mm f3.5L II with a length of 106mm, is 6mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon TS-E 24mm f3.5L II has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5's 86mm 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 T-S 24mm f3.5 weighs 680g, which means it is 110g (13%) lighter than the Canon TS-E 24mm f3.5L II which has a weight of 790g.
Filter Threads
Both the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 and the Canon TS-E 24mm f3.5L II have the same Filter thread size of 82mm.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon TS-E 24mm f3.5L II has the Canon EF 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 Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 is also available in the Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24mm and the fastest aperture of
F3.5.