Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FEvsSigma 24mm F2 DG DN Contemporary
AF 24mm F2.8 FE
24mm / F2.8
—
24mm F2 DG DN Contemporary
24mm / F2
—
Which to choose
When the AF 24mm F2.8 FE suits you better
- Weight267g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 24mm F2 DG DN Contemporary suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF 24mm F2.8 FE37mm long × 61.8mm diameter
- 24mm F2 DG DN Contemporary74mm long × 70mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE | Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN Contemporary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 24mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 24mm | 24mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 24cm | 25cm | −0.01m |
| Max magnification | 0.12× | 0.15× | −0.03x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 9blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 93g | 360g | −267g |
| Length | 37mm | 74mm | −37mm |
| Diameter | 61.8mm | 70mm | −8.2mm |
| Filter size | 49mm | 62mm | −13mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2022 | −3year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 24mm F2.8 FE relative to 24mm F2 DG DN Contemporary.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
AF 24mm F2.8 FE
ADLinks to Amazon, MPB, Wex Photo Video, Park Cameras, eBay are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you.Links to London Camera Exchange are not affiliate links.Links marked “Search results” go to that retailer’s search page for this lens name.Check price and availability on the retailer’s own site.
24mm F2 DG DN Contemporary
ADLinks to Amazon, MPB, Wex Photo Video, Park Cameras, eBay are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you.Links to London Camera Exchange are not affiliate links.Links marked “Search results” go to that retailer’s search page for this lens name.Check price and availability on the retailer’s own site.
AF 24mm F2.8 FE in detail24mm F2 DG DN Contemporary in detailAll E-mount lenses