Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC vs Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f2.8D Side By Side Comparison

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 Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f2.8Dto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 Top Features

24mm Focal Range
F3.5 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 82mm
Max Format: 35mm FF
Nikon F (FX) Mount
Weight: 680g.
Diameter: 86mm
Length: 112mm
Min Focus Distance:0.2m

Nikon 28mm f2.8D Top Features

28mm Focal Range
F2.8 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 52mm
Max Format:
Nikon F (FX) Mount
Weight: 205g.
Diameter: 65mm
Length: 45mm
Min Focus Distance:0.25m

Our Winner: Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC over Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f2.8D

Focal Length – Wide	24mm vs 28mm	4mm Wider coverage
Diaphgragm Blades	8 vs 7	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Minimum Focus Distance	0.2m vs 0.25m	can focus closer to the subject

Pros Of Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f2.8D over Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC

Focal Length – Tele	28mm vs 24mm	4mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture – Wide	2.8 vs 3.5	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	2.8 vs 3.5	Wider aperture at tele end
Autofocus	Yes vs No	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight	205g vs 680g	475g lighter
Diameter	65mm vs 86mm	21mm smaller in diameter
Length	45mm vs 112mm	67mm shorter
Filter Thread	52mm vs 82mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find

Cons Of Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC and Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f2.8D

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 vs Nikon 28mm f2.8D 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	Nikon 28mm f2.8D
Brand	Samyang	Nikon
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	28mm
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	F2.8
Min Aperture	F22.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	Yes	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	8	7
Optics
Optical Elements	16	6
Optical Groups	11	6
Special Elements	2 aspheric elements	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.2m	0.25m
Max Magnification	unknown	unknown
Autofocus	No	Yes
AF Motor Type	None	Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual	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	680g	205g
Diameter	86mm	65mm
Length	112mm	45mm
Materials	Unknown	Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	No	No
Filter Thread	82mm	52mm
Filter Notes	–	–
Hood Supplied	Unknown	No
Hood Code	Unknown	HN-2
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	Lens case CL-0715
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