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 Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA 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 Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA with a length of 66mm, is 46mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 also has a larger diameter of 86mm compared to the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA's 63mm 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. Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA weighs 225g, 66% (455g) 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 Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA has a 49mm 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 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA:
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 and the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.
Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24mm but while Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 has the fastest aperture of
F3.5, the Sony CZ T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA's widest aperture value is
F1.8.