Mitakon 24 mm f/1.7 § 03 Head to head
Mitakon 24 mm f/1.7 vs SLR Magic HyperPrime 23 mm f/1.7
Mitakon 24mm f/1.7 has a longer reach. SLR Magic 23mm f/1.7 has a wider field of view.
The Mitakon 24 mm f/1.7 is a 24mm f/1.7 prime, and the SLR Magic HyperPrime 23 mm f/1.7 is a 23mm f/1.7 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 2 advantages each.
Mitakon 24 mm f/1.7 
SLR HyperPrime 23 mm f/1.7 01
Key differences
Why is the Mitakon 24 mm f/1.7 better than the SLR Magic HyperPrime 23 mm f/1.7?
- Longer reach (24mm vs 23mm)
- Newer design (2014 vs 2011)
Why is the SLR Magic HyperPrime 23 mm f/1.7 better than the Mitakon 24 mm f/1.7?
- Wider field of view (23mm vs 24mm)
- 5 mm shorter (50 mm vs 55 mm long)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the SLR Magic HyperPrime 23 mm f/1.7 has the edge: it goes wider, to 23mm against 24mm.
- architecture For architecture, the SLR Magic HyperPrime 23 mm f/1.7 has the edge: it goes wider, to 23mm against 24mm.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the SLR Magic HyperPrime 23 mm f/1.7 has the edge: it goes wider, to 23mm against 24mm.
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Specification
| Specification | Mitakon 24 mm f/1.7 | SLR HyperPrime 23 mm f/1.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24mm | 23mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 246 g (8.68 oz) | 240 g (8.47 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 61.5 x 55 mm | 61 x 50 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.15 m (5.91 inches) | 0.15 m (5.91 inches) |
| Image stabilization | — | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 12 | 12 |
| Optical construction | 9 elements / 8 groups | 8 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 49 mm | 49 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Released | 2014 | 2011 |
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Size
- A · Mitakon
- B · SLR
- 55 × 61.5 mm
- 50 × 61 mm
The Mitakon 24 mm f/1.7 is 5 mm longer and 6 g heavier than the SLR Magic HyperPrime 23 mm f/1.7.
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Mitakon 24 mm f/1.7 or the SLR Magic HyperPrime 23 mm f/1.7?
- The SLR Magic HyperPrime 23 mm f/1.7 weighs 240 g, 6 g less than the Mitakon 24 mm f/1.7 (246 g).
- Is the Mitakon 24 mm f/1.7 or the SLR Magic HyperPrime 23 mm f/1.7 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the SLR Magic HyperPrime 23 mm f/1.7 has the edge: it goes wider, to 23mm against 24mm.
- Is the Mitakon 24 mm f/1.7 or the SLR Magic HyperPrime 23 mm f/1.7 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the SLR Magic HyperPrime 23 mm f/1.7 has the edge: it goes wider, to 23mm against 24mm.