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 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 Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM with a length of 92mm, is 20mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 also has a larger diameter of 86mm 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 235g (34%) lighter than the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 which has a weight of 680g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has a filter size of 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount and Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV for the Canon EF Mount.
Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 is also available in Nikon F (FX) , Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24mm but while Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5's widest aperture value is
F3.5.