§ 03 Head to head

Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24 mm f/3.5D ED vs Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC

Nikon 24mm f/3.5 has a more aperture blades. Samyang 24mm f/3.5 is 50 g lighter.

The Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24 mm f/3.5D ED 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 2 advantages each.

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Key differences

From manufacturer specifications

Why is the Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24 mm f/3.5D ED better than the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC?

  • More aperture blades (9 vs 8)
  • Smaller filter thread (77 mm vs 82 mm)

Why is the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC better than the Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24 mm f/3.5D ED?

  • 50 g lighter (680 g vs 730 g)
  • Newer design (2013 vs 2008)
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Which should you buy?

By use
  • landscape For landscape photography, the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC has the edge: it is 50 g lighter to carry.
  • architecture For architecture, the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC has the edge: it is 50 g lighter to carry.
  • street For street photography, the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC has the edge: it is 50 g lighter to carry.
  • travel For travel, the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC has the edge: it is 50 g lighter to carry.
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Specification

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SpecificationNikon Nikkor PC-E 24 mm f/3.5D EDSamyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC
Focal length24mm 24mm
Maximum aperturef/3.5 f/3.5
Minimum aperturef/32 f/22
Lens typePrime lens Wide-angle tilt-shift lens
FormatFull frame Full Frame
Weight730 g (25.75 oz) 680 g (1.5 lbs) ◆
Dimensions82.5 x 108 mm 86 mm (diameter) x 108 mm (length)
Minimum focusing distance0.21 m (8.27 inches) 0.20 m (7.87 in) ◆
Maximum magnification—Not specified
Image stabilization—No
Weather sealing—No
Aperture ringYes Yes
Aperture blades9 ◆8
Optical construction13 elements in 10 groups 16 elements in 11 groups
Filter size77 mm ◆82 mm
Lens mountNikon F Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony A, Sony E
Released2008 2013
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Size

Drawn to relative scale
  • A · Nikon
  • B · Samyang
  • 108 × 82.5 mm
  • 108 × 86 mm

The Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24 mm f/3.5D ED is 50 g heavier than the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC.

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Sample frames

Shot on each lens

Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24 mm f/3.5D ED

Sunrays at the wall
Sunrays at the wall by www.krall-photography.com
Blue stairs / Treppe Nr. 12
Blue stairs / Treppe Nr. 12 by www.krall-photography.com
Luminescent Panellus
Luminescent Panellus by Doug Ensel
Corona at Tower crossing 1664_Panorama-1 92 93
Corona at Tower crossing 1664_Panorama-1 92 93 by Hampshire Ant

Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC

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20240115-164701-GFX50S2 by YKevin1979
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20240115-155852-GFX50S2 by YKevin1979
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Video reviews

4 on YouTube
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Questions

Which is lighter, the Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24 mm f/3.5D ED or the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC?
The Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC weighs 680 g, 50 g less than the Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24 mm f/3.5D ED (730 g).
Which focuses closer, the Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24 mm f/3.5D ED 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 Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24 mm f/3.5D ED.
Is the Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24 mm f/3.5D ED 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 50 g lighter to carry.
Is the Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24 mm f/3.5D ED 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 50 g lighter to carry.
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