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 45mm f2.8 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 45mm f2.8 with a length of 90mm, is 22mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 also has a larger diameter of 86mm compared to the Canon TS-E 45mm f2.8's 81mm 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. Canon TS-E 45mm f2.8 weighs 645g, 5% (35g) lighter than the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5's weight of 680g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Canon TS-E 45mm f2.8 has a 72mm 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 72mm filters that we recommend for the Canon TS-E 45mm f2.8:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon TS-E 45mm f2.8 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
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 Canon TS-E 45mm f2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 45mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 72mm.
