Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L II § 03 Head to head
Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L II vs Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC
Samyang 24mm f/3.5 is 100 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L II is a 24mm f/3.5 prime, and the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC is a 24mm f/3.5 prime. On paper the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC comes out ahead, 2 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L II 
Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC 01
Key differences
Why is the Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L II better than the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC?
No measurable advantage on paper.
Why is the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC better than the Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L II?
- 100 g lighter (680 g vs 780 g)
- Newer design (2013 vs 2009)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC has the edge: it is 100 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC has the edge: it is 100 g lighter to carry.
- street For street photography, the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC has the edge: it is 100 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC has the edge: it is 100 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L II | Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Wide-angle tilt-shift lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 780 g (27.51 oz) | 680 g (1.5 lbs) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 88.5 x 106.9 mm | 86 mm (diameter) x 108 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.21 m (8.27 inches) | 0.20 m (7.87 in) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | Not specified |
| Image stabilization | — | No |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | — | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 8 | 8 |
| Optical construction | 16 elements in 11 groups | 16 elements in 11 groups |
| Filter size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony A, Sony E |
| Released | 2009 | 2013 |
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Size
- A · Canon
- B · Samyang
- 106.9 × 88.5 mm
- 108 × 86 mm
The Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC is 1 mm longer and 100 g lighter than the Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L II.
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Sample frames
Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L II
Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L II or the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC?
- The Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC weighs 680 g, 100 g less than the Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L II (780 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L II or the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC?
- The Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC focuses down to 0.2 m, against 0.21 m for the Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L II.
- Is the Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L II or the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC has the edge: it is 100 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L II or the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC has the edge: it is 100 g lighter to carry.
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