The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD 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. Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD is the longer of the two lenses at 86mm. The Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE with a length of 72mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE's 65mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD and Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD and the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 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 F1.8 FE weighs 230g, 36% (135g) lighter than the Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD's weight of 365g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD has a filter size of 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD 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 FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Focal Range
Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD has a focal range of 20-40mm and
2.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
30 - 60mm .
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 .
