Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM § 03 Head to head
Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM vs Samyang Xeen CF 24 mm T1.5
Canon 24mm f/1.4 is 0.2 stops brighter maximum aperture. Samyang 24mm f/1.5 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 CF 24 mm T1.5 is a 24mm f/1.5 prime. On paper the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM 
Samyang Xeen CF 24 mm T1.5 01
Key differences
Why is the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM better than the Samyang Xeen CF 24 mm T1.5?
- 0.2 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/1.5)
- 350 g lighter (550 g vs 900 g)
- 23 mm shorter (77.4 mm vs 100 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (77 mm vs 95 mm)
Why is the Samyang Xeen CF 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 (2020 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 350 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM has the edge: it is 350 g lighter to carry.
- street For street photography, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM has the edge: it is 350 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM has the edge: it is 350 g lighter to carry.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.5.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.5.
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Specification
| Specification | Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM | Samyang Xeen CF 24 mm T1.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 ◆ | f/1.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | T22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 550 g (19.40 oz) ◆ | 900 g (31.75 oz) |
| Dimensions | 83.5 x 77.4 mm | 100 x 98.5 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 | — |
| Filter size | 77 mm ◆ | 95 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF, PL, Sony E |
| Released | 1997 | 2020 |
| Price | — | $2,995 list price |
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Size
- A · Canon
- B · Samyang
- 77.4 × 83.5 mm
- 100 × 98.5 mm
The Samyang Xeen CF 24 mm T1.5 is 23 mm longer and 350 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 lens has the brighter aperture, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM or the Samyang Xeen CF 24 mm T1.5?
- The Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM opens to f/1.4, against f/1.5 on the Samyang Xeen CF 24 mm T1.5, 0.2 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM or the Samyang Xeen CF 24 mm T1.5?
- The Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM weighs 550 g, 350 g less than the Samyang Xeen CF 24 mm T1.5 (900 g).
- Do the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM and the Samyang Xeen CF 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 CF 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 350 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM or the Samyang Xeen CF 24 mm T1.5 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L USM has the edge: it is 350 g lighter to carry.
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