7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 vs Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5
7Artisans 24mm f/1.4 is 836 g lighter. Samyang 24mm f/1.4 focuses 5 cm closer.
The 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 is a 24mm f/1.4 prime, and the Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5 is a 24mm f/1.4 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 3 advantages each.
7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 
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Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 better than the Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5?
- 836 g lighter (344 g vs 1180 g)
- 61 mm shorter (61 mm vs 121.7 mm long)
- Newer design (2023 vs 2015)
Why is the Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5 better than the 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4?
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.25 m vs 0.3 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 836 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 836 g lighter to carry.
- street For street photography, the 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 836 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 836 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 | Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 344 g ◆ | 1180 g (41.62 oz) |
| Dimensions | 65 x 61 mm | 121.7 x 117.6 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.3 m | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 11 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 7 elements / 6 groups | 13 elements / 12 groups |
| Filter size | 49 mm | — |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M | Canon EF, Nikon F, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, PL |
| Released | 2023 | 2015 |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Samyang
- 61 × 65 mm
- 121.7 × 117.6 mm
The Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5 is 61 mm longer and 836 g heavier than the 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4.
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Sample frames
7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 or the Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5?
- The 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 weighs 344 g, 836 g less than the Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5 (1180 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 or the Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5?
- The Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5 focuses down to 0.25 m, against 0.3 m for the 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4.
- Do the 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 and the Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 or the Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 836 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 or the Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the 7Artisans 24 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 836 g lighter to carry.
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