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Venus Laowa 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe vs Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC

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Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe

Macro Prime | Canon EF

Venus Laowa 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe
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Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5

Perspective Control Prime | Canon EF

Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC
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Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe vs Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two lenses with different focal types: Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe is a Macro Prime lens with a 24mm focal range and a max aperture of F14 whereas Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 is a Perspective Control Prime lens with a 24mm focal range and max aperture of F3.5.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe Key Specs

  • 24mm Focal Range
  • F14 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 474g.
  • Diameter: 38mm
  • Length: 408mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.2m
  • Max Magnification:2x

Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 Key Specs

  • 24mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 82mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 680g.
  • Diameter: 86mm
  • Length: 112mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.2m

What type of photography are the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe and Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe and the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5
Bird/WildlifePoorPoor
SportsPoorPoor
PortraitAveragePoor
TravelAverageFair
StreetGoodFair
WeddingAveragePoor
Walk AroundAveragePoor
VloggingGoodPoor
LandscapeVery GoodVery Good

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe is the longer of the two lenses at 408mm. The Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 with a length of 112mm is 296mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 has a larger diameter of 86mm compared to Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe's 38mm diameter.

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe weighs 474g, which means it is 206g (30%) lighter than the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 which has a weight of 680g.


Lens Mounts

Both Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe and Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sony E mounts.

Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 is also available in Nikon F (FX) , Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.

Focal Range

Reasons to choose Venus Laowa 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe over Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC

Weight 474g vs 680g 206g lighter
Diameter 38mm vs 86mm 48mm smaller in diameter
Weather Sealing Yes vs No safer to use under rain and dust
Max Magnification 2x vs x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC over Venus Laowa 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe

Max Aperture - Wide 3.5 vs 14 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 3.5 vs 14 Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades 8 vs 7 Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Length 112mm vs 408mm 296mm shorter

Common Strengths of Venus Laowa 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe and Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC
Distance Scale Yes vs Yes Distance Scale to assist focusing
Aperture Ring Yes vs Yes able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Common Weaknesses of Venus Laowa 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe and Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Autofocus No vs No Slow and less accurate focusing



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Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe vs Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General
Brand Venus Samyang
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Macro Prime Perspective Control Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 24mm 24mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black Black
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F14 F3.5
Min Aperture F40 F22.0
Aperture Ring Yes Yes
Diaphragm Blades 7 8
Optics
Optical Elements 27 16
Optical Groups 19 11
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.2m 0.2m
Max Magnification 2X unknown
Autofocus No No
AF Motor Type No AF None
Full Time Manual Yes N/A
Focus Method Internal Unknown
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale Unknown Yes
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 474g 680g
Diameter 38mm 86mm
Length 408mm 112mm
Materials Unknown Unknown
Weather Sealing Yes No
Filter Thread Unknown 82mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied No Unknown
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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