Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FEvsSony FE 24mm F2.8 G

AF 24mm F2.8 FE

24mm / F2.8

FE 24mm F2.8 G

24mm / F2.8

Which to choose

When the AF 24mm F2.8 FE suits you better

  • Weight69g lighter, so easier to carry

When the FE 24mm F2.8 G suits you better

  • 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

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  • AF 24mm F2.8 FE37mm long × 61.8mm diameter
  • FE 24mm F2.8 G45mm long × 68mm diameter

Specifications compared

Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE compared with Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G.The highlighted side is the better one for that specification.
SpecificationSamyang AF 24mm F2.8 FESony FE 24mm F2.8 GDifference
Focal length (wide)24mm24mm
Focal length (tele)24mm24mm
Max aperture (wide)F2.8F2.8
Max aperture (tele)F2.8F2.8
Min apertureF22F22
Min focus distance24cm24cm
Max magnification0.12×0.13×−0.01x
Aperture blades7blades7blades
Weight93g162g−69g
Length37mm45mm−8mm
Diameter61.8mm68mm−6.2mm
Filter size49mm49mm
Released20192021−2year
StabilizationNoNo
Weather sealingNoYesNo
MacroNoNo
AutofocusYesYes

The difference column reads as AF 24mm F2.8 FE relative to FE 24mm F2.8 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.

Check prices

AF 24mm F2.8 FE

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FE 24mm F2.8 G

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