The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 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 Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 with a length of 64mm, is 48mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 also has a larger diameter of 86mm compared to the Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2's 73mm 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. Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 weighs 215g, which means it is 465g (68%) lighter than the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 which has a weight of 680g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 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 Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 and the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 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.
Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24mm but while Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5's widest aperture value is
F3.5.
