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Samyang VDSLR 24mm T1 5 MK2 Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£460Lens mount:Canon EF-M, Canon EF, Canon RF, Nikon F, Fujifilm X, Sony E, Micro Four ThirdsMaximum focal length:24 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):1.5Optical image stabilization:noMaximum angle of view:84.1 °

Samyang VDSLR 24mm T1 5 MK2 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.

7.1

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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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â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components

80%

7.0

Technical score

20%

7.6

User score

â–²Better than 62% of camera-lenses
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 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–² Better than 65% of models
Score components

35%

9.7

Optics & Aperture

24%

5.8

Build & Handling

20%

6.2

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

â–²Better than 65% of camera-lenses
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 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 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on 48 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 84% of camera-lenses
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Technical Specifications of camera lens Samyang VDSLR 24mm T1 5 MK2

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 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–² Better than 65% of models
Score components:

35%

9.7

Optics & Aperture

24%

5.8

Build & Handling

20%

6.2

Focus & Controls

10%

?

Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

7.0
User score
User score
7.6/ 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 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on 48 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
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.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
5.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.
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When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Popularity:
Samyang VDSLR 24mm T1 5 MK2 has a popularity score of 5.1 points, which is lower than 75.7% of camera lenses.
5.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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 75% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

8.1

Price

7.4
Lens type
wide-angle prime
Lens mount
Canon EF-M, Canon EF, Canon RF, Nikon F, Fujifilm X, 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
0.13xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.13x
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 0.13x, which is lower than 75.8% of camera lenses and equal to 5.5% 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.
Manual-focus-only lens.
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
649 g
Weight
649 g
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
This camera lens weighs 649 g, which is heavier than 63.9% of camera lenses and equal to the weight of 0.2% of camera lenses.
Lens length
121.9 mm
Lens length
121.9 mm
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 121.9 mm long, which is longer than 74.9% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
84 mm
Lens diameter
84 mm
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 84 mm, which is wider than 69.5% of camera lenses and equal to that of 2.4% 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 VDSLR 24mm T1 5 MK2 vs the average camera lens

246810TotalMount & FormatOptics & ApertureFocus & ControlsStabilizationBuild & HandlingLab Scores
  • 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
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2020
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    August 2020
    2020 vs 2016
  • 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
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2020
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    August 2020
    2020 vs 2016
  • 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.
    Manual-focus-only lens.
  • 29.65 mm longer lens
    Lens length
    121.9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is longer than the average camera lens (121.9 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    121.9 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 139 g heavier
    Weight
    649 g
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is heavier than the average camera lens (649 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    649 g vs 510 g
  • 0.06 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.13 x
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.1 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.13 x vs 0.192 x
  • 7 mm wider lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    84 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is wider than the average camera lens (84 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    84 mm vs 77 mm
  • 9.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samyang VDSLR 24mm T1 5 MK2
    the average camera lens
    Samyang VDSLR 24mm T1 5 MK2 has a lower user score than the average camera lens (7.62 vs 8.360).
    7.62 vs 8.36
  • 43.3% less popular
    Samyang VDSLR 24mm T1 5 MK2 is less popular than the average camera lens (5.08 vs 7.3).
    5.08 vs 7.29
  • 9.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samyang VDSLR 24mm T1 5 MK2
    the average camera lens
    Samyang VDSLR 24mm T1 5 MK2 has a lower user score than the average camera lens (7.62 vs 8.360).
    7.62 vs 8.36
  • 43.3% less popular
    Samyang VDSLR 24mm T1 5 MK2 is less popular than the average camera lens (5.08 vs 7.3).
    5.08 vs 7.29
  • 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.
    Manual-focus-only lens.
  • 0.06 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.13 x
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.1 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.13 x vs 0.192 x
  • 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.
  • 29.65 mm longer lens
    Lens length
    121.9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is longer than the average camera lens (121.9 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    121.9 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 139 g heavier
    Weight
    649 g
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is heavier than the average camera lens (649 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    649 g vs 510 g
  • 7 mm wider lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    84 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is wider than the average camera lens (84 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    84 mm vs 77 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 48 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Samyang VDSLR 24mm T1 5 MK2

  • Excellent value for budget-conscious filmmakers compared to expensive PL-mount alternatives.
  • Fast T1.5 maximum aperture allows for great low-light performance and shallow depth of field.
  • Smooth, de-clicked aperture and industry-standard 0.8 MOD geared rings ease follow-focus integration.
  • Decent, long focus throw with hard stops allows for precise manual focusing.
  • Upgraded MK2 features like unified gear positioning, weather sealing, and dual-side markings improve usability on set.
  • 9-blade rounded diaphragm produces soft, pleasing bokeh and attractive starburst effects when stopped down.
  • Internal focusing mechanism prevents changes to lens length and filter thread rotation during operation.

What we don't like about Samyang VDSLR 24mm T1 5 MK2

  • Noticeable image softness and a glow/mist effect when shooting wide open at T1.5.
  • Pronounced chromatic aberration and purple fringing, particularly around the edges of the frame.
  • Manual-only operation makes it difficult to hit fast focus via the camera's optical viewfinder without visual aids.
  • Inconsistent quality control with community complaints of element decentering or lens astigmatism.
  • Visible lens breathing can occur when pulling focus during video recording.
  • Slight color shifting or matching inconsistencies when using different focal lengths within the same lineup.

Verdict

The Samyang VDSLR 24mm T1.5 MK2 is a versatile wide-angle cine prime designed for full-frame sensors, featuring a fast T1.5 maximum aperture for superior low-light performance and shallow depth of field. This updated model includes a 9-blade iris for smoother, circular bokeh and 18-ray starburst effects, alongside an optical construction of 13 elements in 12 groups with Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) to reduce flare and ghosting. Key professional characteristics include industry-standard 0.8 MOD geared focus and de-clicked aperture rings, dual-side focus and T-stop scales for better visibility, and a weather-sealed mount for durability in varied conditions. Its main pros are its affordable cinematic quality, consistent gear positioning for easy lens swaps, and a relatively light weight of approximately 640g, making it ideal for gimbal and drone work. However, some cons include a lack of autofocus and image stabilisation, potential softness and chromatic aberration when shot wide open at T1.5, and a reliance on manual operation that may be challenging for solo shooters or fast-paced event coverage.

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