Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC vs Zeiss Carl Distagon T 225

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC vs Carl Zeiss Distagon T 225to review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Our Winner: Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC over Carl Zeiss Distagon T 225

Focal Length – Wide	24mm vs 25mm	1mm Wider coverage
Diaphgragm Blades	8 vs	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Minimum Focus Distance	0.2m vs 0.25m	can focus closer to the subject

Pros Of Carl Zeiss Distagon T 225 over Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC

Focal Length – Tele	25mm vs 24mm	1mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture – Wide	2 vs 3.5	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	2 vs 3.5	Wider aperture at tele end
Weight	570g vs 680g	110g lighter
Diameter	71mm vs 86mm	15mm smaller in diameter
Length	95mm vs 112mm	17mm shorter
Filter Thread	67mm vs 82mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Max Magnification	0.17x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Cons Of Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC and Carl Zeiss Distagon T 225

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 T-S 24mm f3.5 vs Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25 All Features

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

General	Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5	Carl Zeiss Distagon T2/25
Brand	Samyang	Zeiss
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Perspective Control Prime	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	24mm	25mm
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	F3.5	F2
Min Aperture	F22.0	F22
Aperture Ring	Yes	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	8	unknown
Optics
Optical Elements	16	11
Optical Groups	11	10
Special Elements	2 aspheric elements	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.2m	0.25m
Max Magnification	unknown	0.17X
Autofocus	No	No
AF Motor Type	None	None
Full Time Manual	N/A	N/A
Focus Method	Unknown	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Unknown
DoF Scale	Yes	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Unknown
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	680g	570g
Diameter	86mm	71mm
Length	112mm	95mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	No	Unknown
Filter Thread	82mm	67mm
Filter Notes	–	–
Hood Supplied	Unknown	Unknown
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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