The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C 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 Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C 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 Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C's 70mm 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. Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C weighs 365g, which means it is 315g (46%) lighter than the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 which has a weight of 680g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C has a filter size of 62mm 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 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C and the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A6700, Sony FX30 and Sony ZV-E10.
Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C is also available in Leica L mount.
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 Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C has the fastest aperture of
F2, the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5's widest aperture value is
F3.5.