Samyang AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE vs Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
Key differences
- —The AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE is 402g lighter (445g vs 847g).
- —At launch the AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE cost $1,801 less ($1,199 vs $3,000).
- —For close-ups the AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE reaches 0.26× vs 0.14×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 14–24mm
- 12–24mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 445g◆
- 847g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 84.0 × 88.8mm
- 97.6 × 137.0mm
- Volume
- 492 cm³◆
- 1025 cm³
- Density
- 0.90 g/cm³
- 0.83 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀77mm
- —
- Min focus
- 0.18m◆
- 0.28m
- Max magnification
- 0.26×◆
- 0.14×
- Elements / groups
- 15 / 11
- 17 / 14
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Linear STM
- XD Linear Motor (x4)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2025
- 2020
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,199◆
- $3,000
- Sharpness
- 8.1
- 9.2◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.0
- 7.8◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.0
- 9.2◆
- Flare Resistance
- 6.9
- 8.6◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.2
- 9.2◆
- Value / Size
- 8.7◆
- 7.2
Performance overlay
- AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE
- FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.