Sigma 24mm f2 vs Samyang 24mm f1.8

[@switchunboxing]

I really love how organized the review is. This is perfect for my brain and how it works.

[@JoATTech]

The best channel doing comparison videos. Thx.

[@kevinkrause5798]

I hope you reach your goal of 2k subs soon, but don’t be discouraged either way. You have a good thing going here. I watch all the camera KZbinrs, and you can hold your own with anyone. You have a great sense of humor and unique delivery. I look forward to all of your videos and appreciate your analysis. Best wishes! 👍🏼🙏

[@CharlieVN]

much appreciated, thanks for the moral support

[@johansphoto]

Samyang is by far the best value option where I live. Only 55% of the price of the Sigma. Sure the Sigma has better build, but optically the Samyang is even better. And I love light weight lenses as long as they don't compromise on sealing and IQ. I also much prefer a plastic hood that breaks when you drop it. Just like a car that deformation zone can protect the lens from breaking, while a metal hood transfers the force right into the lens making it more likely to break.

[@bijosn]

Sigma renders better and is better optically. You are only trying to justify your purchase at a lower price😂

[@aj_past]

Your videos are great and I enjoy watching them. Hope you reach 20k, 200k and more.

[@CharlieVN]

thanks, if you have some critical feedback, let me know, always looking to improve. as a long time photographer, video doesn’t come to me as naturally, but is my latest passion, hence the channel 🙂

[@marknathan7744]

Great video i subscribed three times😊the samyang has weather sealing all the way through the sigma dosnt which is rubbish when you see the exterior build of the sigma.

[@jayson6143]

Thank you for the comparison. It is a tough choice. Looks vs practicality. I am thinking about the sigma to pair with my A7c, just beautiful lenses.

[@frankfeng2701]

5:23 Samyang also has 1/3 stop advantage wide open for shallower DOF.

[@chirsd666]

Great comparison. Thanks!

[@GaryReedUnfrequentedWorld]

Love the sense of humour. I have come to watch a few of your videos and enjoyed them all.. Keep doing you and you'll be at 10,000 subs before long. Stay funny!

[@davidmcc6666]

Thanks, mate. Just the video I was looking for.

[@Mark-tx6im]

how do you only have 2k subs, been watching for a while keep it up.

[@ChrisFlores22]

dude thanks for this video! I have been thinking of getting a 24mm lens and don't have the GM budget so after many reviews on the samyang your comparisons, I'm definitely comfortable getting the samyang. Thanks!

[@CharlieVN]

Glad I could help!

[@AR-vf7vg]

..and you can envisage their 45mm on the same reasoning (albeit we probably both prefer the Sigma build concept of these 'budget series'.)

[@lazhar_captures]

Great video. Just subbed. One thing though: the water background, what's that all about ? :)

[@thomasyang803]

I like your jumping in and out when testing focus. LoL.

[@Kunal0915]

Does the Samyang have reliable weather sealing? I don't intend to shoot in a blizzard, but will it withstand a bit of rain? I am considering this for my Sony A6400 as a 35mm equivalent lens.

[@CharlieVN]

I got caught in a torrential storm once and it was ok, otherwise I haven’t tested beyond that.

[@FarrukhPitafi]

You missed the distortion. IMO, focus breathing and distortion control on Samyang is way better . Sigma has crazy barrel distortion and horrible focus breathing issues. Samyang is a clear winner here. I own one :)

[@CharlieVN]

I could have sworn I mentioned it, or could have imagined it 😂. Distortion is likely the reason why the samyang has better corner sharpness, because of the overcorrecting. For the sake of brevity, the sharpness comparison does take into account of distortion by default, but yeah, I did omit that as well as the coma aspect.

[@K5Doom]

How would they compare to the Batis 25mm f2 ?

[@jimmypresto6786]

Samyang for me on this one

[@switchunboxing]

GAHH I really don’t like that red stripe….time to get my Sharpie out

[@georgiosanthymosoglou3272]

Nice comparison!!!! Have you ever used the Samyang 24-70?

[@CharlieVN]

not yet, I am in talks with samyang, however due to supply chain issues, I doubt anything is coming soon

[@badfishinghabit5458]

Hey guy. Thanks for the comparison but I’m confused… in your Samyang vs Sony F/2.8 comparison, the Samyang crapped out during the video AF test. Can you comment what happened there? In this vid and the vs GM video, the Samyang seemed fine. Really want this lens for video use due to minimal focus breathing but wanna make sure the AF is solid. Thanks in advance.

[@CharlieVN]

it was in an extremely dim light scenario, and for reference, both tamron and sigma have failed similar tests, so I dont like to perform it knowing they would fail 😅. I think it was ISO 12800, f1.8, 1/25? somewhere around there, it will start to fail and sony will continue on. With a newer body like the A7iv, A7siii, and A1, it can go even beyond those light levels. if you have any sort of kicker light, even something ridiculously low like 4-5 lumens, it'll pick up AF right away. Samyang would be my pick for video, the breathing control is quite good. there is a small amount of motor noise, very faint, not an issue if you use external mics. Even internal, you probably wont even pick it up.

[@badfishinghabit5458]

@@CharlieVN thanks so much. I just got an A7C and am building my first full frame lens collection. Just bought the Samyang 35 F/1.8 & 85 F/1.4 and lens station so the 24mm makes sense for me. I’m not a pro but I think they are less clinical looking than the native Sony lenses. Guess we’ll see. Cheers and keep up the good work. Just subbed.

[@switchunboxing]

Looks like the Sigma is $800 and Samyang is $400 at half the price

[@taeilkim127]

Good video

[@someoneelse242]

Omg that last joke!

[@KevinZJR]

Weight is so important. This is a KO from Samyang.

[@helenatome]

❤

[@galaxystars6409]

That watery background give me nausea

[@CharlieVN]

sorry will change it up next time

[@NDPics]

@@CharlieVN I concur, that part didn't add anything 🙂 Good video !

[@janvanroekel6787]

sigma is now 550 on amazon

[@anulearntech]

I don't understand sigma philosophy here using metal body and not having internal seals. bit weird.

[@GilbertTV]

i think the samyang is over priced so Sigma has no chance.. haha

[@CharlieVN]

the Samyang is discounted $50 here in the US. getting to a sweet spot by the same time next year, it’ll be a lot off.

[@GilbertTV]

@@CharlieVN its probably me , if your wealthy 450 dollars is chicken feed . Samyang should of priced it the same as the other lenses but thats capitalism I guess

[@AR-vf7vg]

?

[@marioplumber3564]

I think the sigma will keep you from wasting too much time in post, correcting the images you shoot & last longer in terms of build quality. As well as being better for video overall. BUT.... Samyang is ABSOLUTELY too good to pass up for the price, that's across their whole line up. I would only get the Sigma if I were just starting out and couldn't reshoot my portfolio. If I'm not getting paid and can reshoot my work, I'd go with the Samyang until the money started to roll in. Most of your work will be viewed online anyway, so nobody will be able to see the $300 difference you paid.

[@CharlieVN]

interestingly, the sigma distortion is likely the reason why it loses out in the far corners and performs better mid and centrally where there's minor distortion issues. The samyang elements are physically bigger if you watch the side by sides, which I found interesting. With the sigma, you are buying for a reputation, you are buying a finely made product from the heart of japan, you are buying a lens that will last forever........... it'll last a lot longer than my constant search for the perfect gear 😅