Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC vs Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro 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 Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macroto 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
Sony Alpha Mount
Weight: 680g.
Diameter: 86mm
Length: 112mm
Min Focus Distance:0.2m

Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG Top Features

28mm Focal Range
F1.8 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 77mm
Max Format:
Sony Alpha Mount
Weight: 500g.
Diameter: 84mm
Length: 83mm
Min Focus Distance:0.2m

Our Winner: Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC over Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro

Focal Length – Wide	24mm vs 28mm	4mm Wider coverage

Pros Of Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro over Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC

Focal Length – Tele	28mm vs 24mm	4mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture – Wide	1.8 vs 3.5	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	1.8 vs 3.5	Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs 8	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus	Yes vs No	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight	500g vs 680g	180g lighter
Diameter	84mm vs 86mm	2mm smaller in diameter
Length	83mm vs 112mm	29mm shorter
Filter Thread	77mm vs 82mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find

Cons Of Samyang T-S 24mm f3.5 ED AS UMC and Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro

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 Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG 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	Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG
Brand	Samyang	Sigma
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Perspective Control Prime	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Sony Alpha	Sony Alpha
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	F1.8
Min Aperture	F22.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	Yes	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	8	9
Optics
Optical Elements	16	10
Optical Groups	11	9
Special Elements	2 aspheric elements	2 aspherical elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.2m	0.2m
Max Magnification	unknown	unknown
Autofocus	No	Yes
AF Motor Type	None	Micromotor
Full Time Manual	N/A	Yes
Focus Method	Unknown	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	680g	500g
Diameter	86mm	84mm
Length	112mm	83mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	No	Unknown
Filter Thread	82mm	77mm
Filter Notes	–	–
Hood Supplied	Unknown	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	petal type hood
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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