Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the HD Pentax DA 21mm F3.2 AL Limited vs Samyang 24mm f1.4 ED AS UMCto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Pentax 21mm F3.2 AL L Top Features
- 21mm Focal Range
- F3.2 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 49mm
- Max Format: APS-C / DX
- Pentax KAF Mount
- Weight: 134g.
- Diameter: 63mm
- Length: 25mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.2m
- Max Magnification:0.17x
Samyang 24mm f1.4 Top Features
- 24mm Focal Range
- F1.4 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 77mm
- Max Format:
- Pentax KAF Mount
- Weight: 580g.
- Diameter: 83mm
- Length: mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.25m
Our Winner: HD Pentax DA 21mm F3.2 AL Limited over Samyang 24mm f1.4 ED AS UMC
Focal Length – Wide
21mm
vs
24mm
3mm Wider coverage
Diaphgragm Blades
7
vs
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus
Yes
vs
No
Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight
134g
vs
580g
446g lighter
Diameter
63mm
vs
83mm
20mm smaller in diameter
Filter Thread
49mm
vs
77mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance
0.2m
vs
0.25m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
0.17x
vs
x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Focal Length – Tele
24mm
vs
21mm
3mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
1.4
vs
3.2
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
1.4
vs
3.2
Wider aperture at tele end
Aperture Ring
Yes
vs
No
able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Max Sensor Coverage
35mm FF
vs
APS-C / DX
covers larger sensors
Length
mm
vs
25mm
25mm shorter
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Pentax 21mm F3.2 AL L vs Samyang 24mm f1.4 All Features
General
Pentax 21mm F3.2 AL L
Samyang 24mm f1.4
Brand
Pentax
Samyang
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
CHECK PRICE
CHECK PRICE
Lens Type
Wideangle Prime
Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount
Pentax KAF
Pentax KAF
Max Format
APS-C / DX
35mm FF
Focal Range
21mm
24mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Black, Silver
Black
Zoom Method
No Zoom
No Zoom
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F3.2
F1.4
Min Aperture
F22.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
No
Yes
Diaphragm Blades
7
unknown
Optics
Optical Elements
8
13
Optical Groups
5
12
Special Elements
High-grade multi-layer HD (High Definition) Coating
4 ED glass elements, 2 aspherical elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.2m
0.25m
Max Magnification
0.17X
unknown
Autofocus
Yes
No
AF Motor Type
Screw drive from camera
None
Full Time Manual
Yes
N/A
Focus Method
Unknown
Unknown
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
134g
580g
Diameter
63mm
83mm
Length
25mm
Unknown
Materials
Unknown
Unknown
Weather Sealing
Unknown
No
Filter Thread
49mm
77mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Yes
Unknown
Hood Code
MH-RBB43
Unknown
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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