Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L § 03 Head to head
Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L vs Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC
Canon 24mm f/3.5 is 110 g lighter. Samyang 24mm f/3.5 focuses 10 cm closer.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L 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 they trade blows, with 3 advantages each.
Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L 
Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC 01
Key differences
Why is the Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L better than the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC?
- 110 g lighter (570 g vs 680 g)
- 21 mm shorter (86.7 mm vs 108 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (72 mm vs 82 mm)
Why is the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC better than the Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L?
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.2 m vs 0.3 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- Newer design (2013 vs 1991)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L has the edge: it is 110 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L has the edge: it is 110 g lighter to carry.
- street For street photography, the Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L has the edge: it is 110 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L has the edge: it is 110 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L | 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 | 570 g (20.11 oz) ◆ | 680 g (1.5 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 78 x 86.7 mm | 86 mm (diameter) x 108 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.3 m (11.81 inches) | 0.20 m (7.87 in) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | Not specified |
| Image stabilization | — | No |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 8 | 8 |
| Optical construction | 11 elements in 9 groups | 16 elements in 11 groups |
| Filter size | 72 mm ◆ | 82 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony A, Sony E |
| Released | 1991 | 2013 |
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Size
- A · Canon
- B · Samyang
- 86.7 × 78 mm
- 108 × 86 mm
The Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC is 21 mm longer and 110 g heavier than the Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L.
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Sample frames
Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L
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 or the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC?
- The Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L weighs 570 g, 110 g less than the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC (680 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L 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 0.3 m for the Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L.
- Is the Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L or the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L has the edge: it is 110 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L or the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Canon TS-E 24 mm f/3.5L has the edge: it is 110 g lighter to carry.
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