Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM § 03 Head to head
Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM vs Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5
Canon 24mm f/1.4 is 630 g lighter. Samyang 24mm f/1.4 has a physical aperture ring.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM is a 24mm f/1.4 prime, and the Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5 is a 24mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5 comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM 
Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5 01
Key differences
Why is the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM better than the Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5?
- 630 g lighter (550 g vs 1180 g)
- 44 mm shorter (77.4 mm vs 121.7 mm long)
Why is the Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5 better than the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM?
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (11 vs 7)
- Newer design (2015 vs 1997)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM has the edge: it is 630 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM has the edge: it is 630 g lighter to carry.
- street For street photography, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM has the edge: it is 630 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM has the edge: it is 630 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM | Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 550 g (19.40 oz) ◆ | 1180 g (41.62 oz) |
| Dimensions | 83.5 x 77.4 mm | 121.7 x 117.6 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 11 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 9 groups | 13 elements / 12 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | — |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF, Nikon F, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, PL |
| Released | 1997 | 2015 |
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Size
- A · Canon
- B · Samyang
- 77.4 × 83.5 mm
- 121.7 × 117.6 mm
The Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5 is 44 mm longer and 630 g heavier than the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM.
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Sample frames
Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM or the Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5?
- The Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM weighs 550 g, 630 g less than the Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5 (1180 g).
- Do the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM 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 Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM or the Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM has the edge: it is 630 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM or the Samyang Xeen 24 mm T1.5 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM has the edge: it is 630 g lighter to carry.
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