Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC § 03 Head to head
Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC vs Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary
Samyang 24mm f/3.5 has a more aperture blades. Sigma 24mm f/3.5 is 455 g lighter.
The Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC is a 24mm f/3.5 prime, and the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary is a 24mm f/3.5 prime. On paper the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC 
Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary 01
Key differences
Why is the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC better than the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary?
- More aperture blades (8 vs 7)
Why is the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary better than the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC?
- 455 g lighter (225 g vs 680 g)
- 59 mm shorter (48.8 mm vs 108 mm long)
- Focuses 9 cm closer (0.11 m vs 0.2 m)
- Is weather sealed
- Smaller filter thread (55 mm vs 82 mm)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2013)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary has the edge: it is weather sealed.
- architecture For architecture, the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary has the edge: it is 455 g lighter to carry.
- street For street photography, the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary has the edge: it is 455 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary has the edge: it is 455 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC | Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Wide-angle tilt-shift lens | Wide-angle prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 680 g (1.5 lbs) | 225 g (7.9 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 86 mm (diameter) x 108 mm (length) | 64 mm (diameter) x 48.8 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.20 m (7.87 in) | 0.108 m (4.3 in) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | Not specified | 0.5x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes (dust and splash resistant) ◆ |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 8 ◆ | 7 (rounded) |
| Optical construction | 16 elements in 11 groups | 10 elements in 8 groups |
| Filter size | 82 mm | 55 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony A, Sony E | Sony E, L-Mount |
| Released | 2013 | 2020 |
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Size
- A · Samyang
- B · Sigma
- 108 × 86 mm
- 48.8 × 64 mm
The Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC is 59 mm longer and 455 g heavier than the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary.
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Sample frames
Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC
Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC or the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary?
- The Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary weighs 225 g, 455 g less than the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC (680 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC or the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary?
- The Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary focuses down to 0.11 m, against 0.2 m for the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC.
- Do the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC and the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC or the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary has the edge: it is weather sealed.
- Is the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC or the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary has the edge: it is 455 g lighter to carry.
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