The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 15mm F1.4 G and the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE 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 AF 24mm F1.8 FE is the longer of the two lenses at 72mm. The Sony E 15mm F1.4 G with a length of 70mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony E 15mm F1.4 G has a larger diameter of 67mm compared to the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE's 65mm 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 E 15mm F1.4 G weighs 219g, which means it is 11g (4%) lighter than the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE which has a weight of 230g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sony E 15mm F1.4 G has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E 15mm F1.4 G:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 15mm F1.4 G and the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE 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.
Focal Range
Sony E 15mm F1.4 G is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 15mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
22.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE 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.