Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE § 03 Head to head
Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE vs Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24 mm f/1.8 ZA
Samyang 24mm f/1.8 is weather sealed. Sony 24mm f/1.8 is 9 mm shorter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE is a 24mm f/1.8 prime, and the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24 mm f/1.8 ZA is a 24mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE 
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24 mm f/1.8 ZA 01
Key differences
Why is the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE better than the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24 mm f/1.8 ZA?
- Is weather sealed
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
- Newer design (2021 vs 2011)
Why is the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24 mm f/1.8 ZA better than the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE?
- 9 mm shorter (63 mm vs 71.5 mm long)
- Focuses 3 cm closer (0.16 m vs 0.19 m)
- Smaller filter thread (49 mm vs 58 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE has the edge: it is weather sealed.
- travel For travel, the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE has the edge: it is weather sealed.
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE | Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24 mm f/1.8 ZA |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Wide-angle prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | APS-C |
| Weight | 230 g (8.1 oz) | 225 g (7.94 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 65 mm (diameter) x 71.5 mm (length) | 65.5 x 63 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.19 m (7.5 in) | 0.16 m (6.30 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 0.21x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes ◆ | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) ◆ | 7 |
| Optical construction | 11 elements in 8 groups | 8 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 49 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Released | 2021 | 2011 |
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Size
- A · Samyang
- B · Sony
- 71.5 × 65 mm
- 63 × 65.5 mm
The Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE is 9 mm longer and 5 g heavier than the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24 mm f/1.8 ZA.
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Sample frames
Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE or the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24 mm f/1.8 ZA?
- The Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24 mm f/1.8 ZA weighs 225 g, 5 g less than the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE (230 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE or the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24 mm f/1.8 ZA?
- The Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24 mm f/1.8 ZA focuses down to 0.16 m, against 0.19 m for the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE.
- Do the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE and the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24 mm f/1.8 ZA have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE or the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24 mm f/1.8 ZA better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE has the edge: it is weather sealed.
- Is the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE or the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24 mm f/1.8 ZA better for travel?
- For travel, the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE has the edge: it is weather sealed.
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