Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FEvsSigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary
AF 24mm F1.8 FE
24mm / F1.8
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24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary
24mm / F3.5
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Which to choose
When the AF 24mm F1.8 FE suits you better
- Brightness1.9 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 11cm
- 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 F1.8 FE71.5mm long × 65mm diameter
- 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary50.8mm long × 64mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE | Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 24mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 24mm | 24mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F3.5 | 1.9 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F3.5 | 1.9 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | — | F22 | No data |
| Min focus distance | 19cm | 11cm | +0.08m |
| Max magnification | 0.21× | 0.50× | −0.29x |
| Aperture blades | — | 7blades | No data |
| Weight | 230g | 230g | — |
| Length | 71.5mm | 50.8mm | +20.7mm |
| Diameter | 65mm | 64mm | +1mm |
| Filter size | 58mm | 55mm | +3mm |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 | — |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 24mm F1.8 FE relative to 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 24mm F1.8 FE
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24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary
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