7Artisans AF 24mm F1.8 vs Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE
Key differences
- —The AF 24mm F2.8 FE is 331g lighter (93g vs 424g).
- —The AF 24mm F1.8 is faster: f/1.8 vs f/2.8 (≈1.3 stops more light).
- —At launch the AF 24mm F1.8 cost $70 less ($329 vs $399).
- —For close-ups the AF 24mm F2.8 FE reaches 0.13× vs 0.09×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 24mm
- 24mm
- Max aperture
- F1.8◆
- F2.8
- Weight
- 424g
- 93g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 72.0 × 92.0mm
- 61.8 × 37.0mm
- Volume
- 375 cm³
- 111 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.13 g/cm³
- 0.84 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀62mm
- ⌀49mm
- Min focus
- 0.32m
- 0.24m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.09×
- 0.13×◆
- Elements / groups
- 14 / 11
- 7 / 7
- Aperture blades
- 11◆
- 7
- Focus drive
- STM
- Stepping Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- —
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- —
- Released
- 2025
- 2018
- MSRP (USD)
- $329◆
- $399
- Sharpness
- 7.6◆
- 7.5
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.0◆
- 6.6
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.4◆
- 7.1
- Flare Resistance
- 6.5
- 7.2◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.0◆
- 6.7
- Value / Size
- 8.2
- 8.4◆
Performance overlay
- AF 24mm F1.8
- AF 24mm F2.8 FE
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.