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Samyang 24mm T1 5 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£450Lens mount:Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Micro Four ThirdsMaximum focal length:24 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):1.5Optical image stabilization:noMaximum angle of view:84.1 °

Samyang 24mm T1 5 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Camera lenses category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera lens's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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Score components

80%

6.3

Technical score

20%

7.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 61% of camera-lenses
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

35%

7.8

Optics & Aperture

24%

5.7

Build & Handling

20%

6.3

Focus & Controls

10%

?

Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

â–¼Worse than 59% of camera-lenses
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on 116 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 75% of camera-lenses
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Technical Specifications of camera lens Samyang 24mm T1 5 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

35%

7.8

Optics & Aperture

24%

5.7

Build & Handling

20%

6.3

Focus & Controls

10%

?

Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

6.3
User score
User score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on 116 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Popularity:
Samyang 24mm T1 5 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II has a popularity score of 6 points, which is lower than 65.6% of camera lenses.
6.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera lens's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

8.1

Price

7.1
Lens type
prime
Lens mount
Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds
Sensor format coverage
Full-frame
Filter thread size
77 mm
Teleconverter compatibility
no
Teleconverter compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera lens does not support teleconverters. 15.3% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
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Minimum focal length
24 mm
Maximum focal length
24 mm
Optical zoom
N/A
Maximum angle of view
84.1 °
Minimum angle of view
84.1 °
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Focus motor
N/A
Minimum focus distance
0.25 m
Minimum focus distance
0.25 m
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 0.25 m, which is closer than 65.6% of camera lenses and equal to 8.1% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.189xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.189x
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 0.189x, which is higher than 45.8% of camera lenses and equal to 5% of camera lenses.
Full-time manual focus
no
Full-time manual focus
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
Internal focusing
yes
Internal focusing
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This camera lens supports internal focusing. 83.6% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
This camera lens does not support optical image stabilization. 29.1% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
N/A
Weight
640 g
Weight
640 g
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
This camera lens weighs 640 g, which is heavier than 63.5% of camera lenses and equal to the weight of 0.2% of camera lenses.
Lens length
123.5 mm
Lens length
123.5 mm
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 123.5 mm long, which is longer than 76.7% of camera lenses and equal to the length of 0.2% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
83 mm
Lens diameter
83 mm
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 83 mm, which is wider than 64% of camera lenses and equal to that of 2.8% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This camera lens does not support weather sealing. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Metal mount
yes
Metal mount
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This camera lens uses a metal lens mount. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
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DxOMark overall score
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DxOMark sharpness score
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DxOMark transmission
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DxOMark distortion
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DxOMark vignetting
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Samyang 24mm T1 5 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II vs the average camera lens

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  • 1.3 lower f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    1.5
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a brighter maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/1.5 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    1.5 vs 2.8
  • Has aperture ring
    Aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This camera lens has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.3% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
    De-clicked aperture ring.
  • Has de-clickable aperture ring
    De-clickable aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This camera lens has a de-clickable aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 18.3% of camera lenses support a de-clickable aperture ring.
    De-clickable aperture ring.
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • 2 more low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    4
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has more low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (4 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    4 vs 2
  • 0.05 m shorter minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.25 m
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.3 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.25 m vs 0.3 m
  • 1.3 lower f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    1.5
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a brighter maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/1.5 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    1.5 vs 2.8
  • 2 more low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    4
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has more low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (4 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    4 vs 2
  • Has aperture ring
    Aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This camera lens has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.3% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
    De-clicked aperture ring.
  • Has de-clickable aperture ring
    De-clickable aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This camera lens has a de-clickable aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 18.3% of camera lenses support a de-clickable aperture ring.
    De-clickable aperture ring.
  • Has focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • 0.05 m shorter minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.25 m
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a lower minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.3 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.25 m vs 0.3 m
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
  • No rounded blades
    Rounded aperture blades
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This camera lens does not use rounded aperture blades, the average camera lens does. 87.8% of camera lenses use rounded aperture blades.
    8 rounded blades.
  • 1 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    8
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (8 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    8 vs 9
  • 31.25 mm longer lens
    Lens length
    123.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is longer than the average camera lens (123.5 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    123.5 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 130 g heavier
    Weight
    640 g
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is heavier than the average camera lens (640 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    640 g vs 510 g
  • 6 mm wider lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    83 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is wider than the average camera lens (83 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    83 mm vs 77 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2014
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released earlier than the average camera lens.
    2014 vs 2016
  • 5.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    Samyang 24mm T1 5 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II
    the average camera lens
    Samyang 24mm T1 5 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II has a lower user score than the average camera lens (7.91 vs 8.360).
    7.91 vs 8.36
  • 21.5% less popular
    Samyang 24mm T1 5 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II is less popular than the average camera lens (6 vs 7.3).
    6 vs 7.29
  • No rounded blades
    Rounded aperture blades
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This camera lens does not use rounded aperture blades, the average camera lens does. 87.8% of camera lenses use rounded aperture blades.
    8 rounded blades.
  • 1 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    8
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (8 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    8 vs 9
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • 31.25 mm longer lens
    Lens length
    123.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is longer than the average camera lens (123.5 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    123.5 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 130 g heavier
    Weight
    640 g
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is heavier than the average camera lens (640 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    640 g vs 510 g
  • 6 mm wider lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    83 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is wider than the average camera lens (83 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    83 mm vs 77 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2014
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released earlier than the average camera lens.
    2014 vs 2016

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Third-party reviews

Based on 116 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Samyang 24mm T1 5 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II

  • Exceptional value for money, often costing a fraction of professional cine alternatives
  • Fast T1.5 aperture allows for excellent low-light performance and shallow depth of field
  • Smooth, de-clicked aperture and geared focus rings are ideal for follow-focus systems
  • Solid build quality with a metal chassis and internal focusing that prevents lens length changes
  • Very sharp in the center, especially when stopped down to f/4-5.6
  • Excellent control over chromatic aberration and distortion

What we don't like about Samyang 24mm T1 5 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II

  • Fully manual lens with no autofocus or electronic communication with the camera
  • Noticeable softness at the edges when shooting wide open at T1.5
  • Heavy vignetting at the maximum aperture on full-frame sensors
  • Manual focusing can be challenging on DSLRs without modern aids like focus peaking
  • Plastic outer housing parts feel less premium than higher-end cinema brands
  • No hard stop for infinity focus, which can complicate certain shots

Verdict

The Samyang 24mm T1.5 VDSLR ED AS IF UMC II is a wide-angle cinema prime lens designed for full-frame sensors, featuring a fast T1.5 aperture and a complex optical construction of 13 elements in 12 groups, including four extra-low dispersion (ED) and two aspherical (ASP) elements. Its main characteristics include industry-standard 0.8 MOD gearing on 'de-clicked' aperture and focus rings, dual-side focus and T-stop scales for easy reading, and Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) to reduce flare and ghosting. Pros include its exceptional low-light performance, smooth iris pulls for video, high-strength aluminium alloy build, and a close minimum focusing distance of 0.25m. However, common cons involve its entirely manual operation with no electronic communication to the camera, significant vignetting when wide open, and a tendency for images to appear slightly soft at the maximum T1.5 aperture.

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