Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Canon EF 28mm f2.8 vs Samyang 24mm f1.4 ED AS UMCto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Canon 28mm f2.8 Top Features
- 28mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 185g.
- Diameter: 67mm
- Length: 43mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.3m
- Max Magnification:0.13x
Samyang 24mm f1.4 Top Features
- 24mm Focal Range
- F1.4 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 77mm
- Max Format:
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 580g.
- Diameter: 83mm
- Length: mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.25m
Our Winner: Canon EF 28mm f2.8 over Samyang 24mm f1.4 ED AS UMC
Focal Length – Tele
28mm
vs
24mm
4mm more Tele coverage
Diaphgragm Blades
5
vs
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus
Yes
vs
No
Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight
185g
vs
580g
395g lighter
Diameter
67mm
vs
83mm
16mm smaller in diameter
Filter Thread
52mm
vs
77mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Max Magnification
0.13x
vs
x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Focal Length – Wide
24mm
vs
28mm
4mm Wider coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
1.4
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
1.4
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at tele end
Aperture Ring
Yes
vs
No
able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Length
mm
vs
43mm
43mm shorter
Minimum Focus Distance
0.25m
vs
0.3m
can focus closer to the subject
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Canon 28mm f2.8 vs Samyang 24mm f1.4 All Features
General
Canon 28mm f2.8
Samyang 24mm f1.4
Brand
Canon
Samyang
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Wideangle Prime
Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Canon EF
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
28mm
24mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Black
Black
Zoom Method
No Zoom
No Zoom
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F2.8
F1.4
Min Aperture
F22.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
No
Yes
Diaphragm Blades
5
unknown
Optics
Optical Elements
5
13
Optical Groups
5
12
Special Elements
unknown
4 ED glass elements, 2 aspherical elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.3m
0.25m
Max Magnification
0.13X
unknown
Autofocus
Yes
No
AF Motor Type
Micromotor
None
Full Time Manual
No
N/A
Focus Method
Unit
Unknown
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
185g
580g
Diameter
67mm
83mm
Length
43mm
Unknown
Materials
Plastic barrel, metal mount
Unknown
Weather Sealing
No
No
Filter Thread
52mm
77mm
Filter Notes
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–
Hood Supplied
Unknown
Unknown
Hood Code
EW-65II
Unknown
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
Hard Case LH-B9 Soft Case ES-C9/LP811
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