The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G and the Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 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. Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G is the longer of the two lenses at 45mm. The Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE with a length of 37mm, is 8mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G also has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE's 61mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G and Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G and the Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE Size and Weight 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. Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE weighs 93g, 42% (69g) lighter than the Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G's weight of 162g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Sony E Mount
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G and the Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE have the same Filter thread size of 49mm .
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G and the Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8 .
