Samyang 24mm f1.4 ED AS UMC vs Zeiss Carl Distagon T 228

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Samyang 24mm f1.4 ED AS UMC vs Carl Zeiss Distagon T 228to review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Our Winner: Samyang 24mm f1.4 ED AS UMC over Carl Zeiss Distagon T 228

Focal Length – Wide	24mm vs 28mm	4mm Wider coverage
Max Aperture – Wide	1.4 vs 2	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	1.4 vs 2	Wider aperture at tele end
Length	mm vs 93mm	93mm shorter

Pros Of Carl Zeiss Distagon T 228 over Samyang 24mm f1.4 ED AS UMC

Focal Length – Tele	28mm vs 24mm	4mm more Tele coverage
Weight	520g vs 580g	60g lighter
Diameter	64mm vs 83mm	19mm smaller in diameter
Filter Thread	58mm vs 77mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.24m vs 0.25m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	0.21x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Cons Of Samyang 24mm f1.4 ED AS UMC and Carl Zeiss Distagon T 228

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Autofocus	No vs No	Slow and less accurate focusing
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Samyang 24mm f1.4 vs Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28 All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Samyang 24mm f1.4	Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/28
Brand	Samyang	Zeiss
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Wideangle Prime	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	24mm	28mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Black	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F1.4	F2.0
Min Aperture	F22.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	Yes	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	unknown	unknown
Optics
Optical Elements	13	10
Optical Groups	12	8
Special Elements	4 ED glass elements, 2 aspherical elements	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.25m	0.24m
Max Magnification	unknown	0.21X
Autofocus	No	No
AF Motor Type	None	None
Full Time Manual	N/A	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	580g	520g
Diameter	83mm	64mm
Length	Unknown	93mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	No	No
Filter Thread	77mm	58mm
Filter Notes	–	–
Hood Supplied	Unknown	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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