Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T vs Rokinon 24mm f1.4 Aspherical Detailed Comparison

Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T vs Rokinon 24mm f1.4 Aspherical

Lens to replace

Change

Wideangle Prime | Sony Alpha

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Wideangle Prime | Sony Alpha

Reasons to choose Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T over Rokinon 24mm f1.4 Aspherical

Diaphragm Blades	9 vs	better Bokeh
Autofocus	Yes vs None	Easier and more accurate focusing
Weight	555 g vs 580 g	25 g lighter
Diameter	78 mm vs 83 mm	5 mm smaller in diameter
Filter Thread	72 mm vs 77 mm	Smaller filters are cheaper

Reasons to choose Rokinon 24mm f1.4 Aspherical over Sony 24mm F2 SSM Carl Zeiss Distagon T

Sony 24mm F2 SSM CZ vs Rokinon 24mm f1.4 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sony 24mm F2 SSM CZ	Rokinon 24mm f1.4
Brand	Sony	Rokinon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$1,398.00	$499.00
Lens Type	Wideangle Prime	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Sony Alpha	Sony Alpha
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	24mm	24mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.0	F1.4
Min Aperture	F22.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9	unknown
Optics
Optical Elements	9	13
Optical Groups	7	12
Special Elements	unknown	4 ED glass elements, 2 aspherical elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.19m	0.25m
Max Magnification	0.29X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	No
AF Motor Type	Ultrasonic	None
Full Time Manual		N/A
Focus Method	Rear	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	555g	580g
Diameter	78mm	83mm
Length	76mm	Unknown
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Unknown	No
Filter Thread	72mm	77mm
Filter Notes	does not rotate on focus	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Unknown
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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