Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE § 03 Head to head
Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE vs TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8
Samyang 24mm f/1.8 has a longer reach. TTartisan 23mm f/1.8 has a wider field of view.
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 TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8 is a 23mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE 
TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8 01
Key differences
Why is the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE better than the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8?
- Longer reach (24mm vs 23mm)
- Focuses 11 cm closer (0.19 m vs 0.3 m)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
Why is the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8 better than the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE?
- Wider field of view (23mm vs 24mm)
- 20 g lighter (210 g vs 230 g)
- 5 mm shorter (67 mm vs 71.5 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 58 mm)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2021)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8 has the edge: it goes wider, to 23mm against 24mm.
- architecture For architecture, the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8 has the edge: it goes wider, to 23mm against 24mm.
- street For street photography, the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8 has the edge: it is 20 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8 has the edge: it is 20 g lighter to carry.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8 has the edge: it goes wider, to 23mm against 24mm.
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE | TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24mm | 23mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Wide-angle prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | APS-C |
| Weight | 230 g (8.1 oz) | 210 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 65 mm (diameter) x 71.5 mm (length) | 74 x 67 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.19 m (7.5 in) ◆ | 0.30 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.21x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 9 |
| Optical construction | 11 elements in 8 groups | 11 elements in 9 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 52 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Price | — | $127 list price |
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Size
- A · Samyang
- B · TTartisan
- 71.5 × 65 mm
- 67 × 74 mm
The Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE is 5 mm longer and 20 g heavier than the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8.
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Sample frames
Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE
TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE or the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8?
- The TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8 weighs 210 g, 20 g less than the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE (230 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE or the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8?
- The Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE focuses down to 0.19 m, against 0.3 m for the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8.
- Do the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE and the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8 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 TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8 has the edge: it goes wider, to 23mm against 24mm.
- Is the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE or the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the TTartisan AF 23 mm f/1.8 has the edge: it goes wider, to 23mm against 24mm.
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