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Samyang SYTS24-N 24mm

★★★★★ 4.5 (9)

The 16-element optical design with two aspherical and two ED elements delivers sharp, aberration-controlled images, while the +/-12mm shift and +/-8.5º tilt provide precise perspective correction on full-frame Canon bodies. Its manual focus and 680g build offer a straightforward, affordable entry into tilt-shift photography without electronic complexity. This lens is best for architecture and product photographers who need to control converging lines and depth of field on a budget.

Focal length 24mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Nikon F
Weight 680 g
af type manual focus only
lens type tilt-shift
Samyang SYTS24-N 24mm lens
32 Overall Score
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Snapshot

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How owner sentiment changed over time

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78/100Our AI sentiment readmedium confidence · 11 sources · May 2026
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Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 13.3
Bokeh 18.3
Build 42.2
Macro 83.7
Optical 87.3
Aperture 20.2
User Sentiment 30
Versatility 33.6
Social Proof 38.2
Stabilization 36.8

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type Tilt-shift
Focal Length Min 24
Focal Length Max 24
Elements 16
Groups 11
Aspherical Elements 2
ED Elements 2
Coating UMC

Aperture

Max Aperture f/22
Min Aperture f/3.5
Constant Yes
Diaphragm Blades 8

Build

Mount Nikon F
Format full-frame
Weight 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs
Filter Thread 82

AF & Stabilization

AF Type manual focus only
Stabilization No

Focus

Min Focus Distance 200

vs Competition

Spec Samyang SYTS24-N 24mm Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Focal Length 24mm 28-300mm 18-50mm 17-28mm 12-35mm 18-135mm
Max Aperture f/22 f/4 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/3.5
Mount Nikon F Sony E Sony E Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Stabilization false true false false true true
Weather Sealed false true true true true false
Weight (g) 680 590 290 450 306 326
AF Type manual focus only VXD linear motor stepping motor Stepping Motor Autofocus Linear motor
Lens Type tilt-shift zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AFBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureUser SentimentVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Samyang SYTS24-N 24mm 13.318.342.283.787.320.23033.638.236.8
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare 9877.965.185.896.76691.297.755.782.4
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare 86.881.88691.782.283.980.978.689.836.8
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare 86.88775.185.888.283.991.26869.636.8
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare 53.981.885.45186.583.963.780.685.496.9
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare 9875.472.440.378.577.344.795.889.882.4

Price

Value & Pricing

From CA$882 2 offers across 2 retailers
B&H Photo 1 offer From CA$882
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$1,124

Price History

CA$800 CA$900 CA$1,000 CA$1,100 CA$1,200 May 1Jul 19Aug 12Oct 1 CA$1,124

Usage Scores

Macro (62)Overall (31.8)Budget (26.6)Street (28.1)Travel (22.2)Portrait (26.7)Landscape (39.2)Professional (35.2)Video Cinema (29.4)Wildlife Sports (21.2)

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