Samyang
AF 24mm F1.8 FE
Sony E Mount
AF 24mm F1.8 FE — 24mm f/1.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the samyang lineup.
$399
Launch priceReleased Sep 2020
Sony
FE 24mm F2.8 G
Sony E Mount
FE 24mm F2.8 G — 24mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$699
Launch priceReleased Oct 2019
AF 24mm F1.8 FE is 1 year newer.
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Wins
AF 24mm F1.8 FE
Wins
FE 24mm F2.8 G
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAF 24mm F1.8 FE has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- AAF 24mm F1.8 FE has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- BFE 24mm F2.8 G has lower Weight (162 g vs 230 g)
- AAF 24mm F1.8 FE has lower Min focus distance (25 cm vs 30 cm)
- BFE 24mm F2.8 G has higher Max magnification (0.15 × vs 0.13 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareAF 24mm F1.8 FE
⌀65 × 71 mm
230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 24mm F2.8 G
⌀70 × 73 mm
162 g (0.36 lb / 5.71 oz)
AF 24mm F1.8 FE is 3mm shorter and 5mm narrower than FE 24mm F2.8 G.
AF 24mm F1.8 FE is 68 g heavier than FE 24mm F2.8 G.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the AF 24mm F1.8 FE
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Aspherical, 1 HR, 1 ED
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
25 cm vs 30 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
65 mm vs 70 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
70.5 mm vs 73 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 24mm F2.8 G
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Weight
162 g vs 230 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.15 × vs 0.13 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
AF 24mm F1.8 FE
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
FE 24mm F2.8 G
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE
Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.