The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM and the Samyang 14mm 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 14mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM with a length of 92mm, is 4mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang 14mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM's 75mm 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 FE 24mm F1.4 GM weighs 445g, which means it is 107g (19%) lighter than the Samyang 14mm F2.8 which has a weight of 552g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM and the Samyang 14mm F2.8 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 14mm F2.8 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM 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 Samyang 14mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 21mm.