Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FEvsTamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
AF 24mm F2.8 FE
24mm / F2.8
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20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
20-40mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the AF 24mm F2.8 FE suits you better
- Weight272g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 17cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 20-40mm in a single lens
- 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
- 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD86.5mm long × 74.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE | Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 20mm | +4mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 24mm | 40mm | −16mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 24cm | 17cm | +0.07m |
| Max magnification | 0.12× | 0.26× | −0.14x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 9blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 93g | 365g | −272g |
| Length | 37mm | 86.5mm | −49.5mm |
| Diameter | 61.8mm | 74.4mm | −12.6mm |
| Filter size | 49mm | 67mm | −18mm |
| 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 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 24mm F2.8 FE
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20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
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