Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC

The Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC is an affordable tilt-shift lens that's available in several mounts. It's an excellent value when compared with others of its type.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC 1

Product details

  • 24mm focal length; maximum aperture f/3.5
  • angle of view: 83.5 degrees on full frame and 59.9 degrees on APS-C
  • Construction: 16 elements in 11 groups with 2 aspherical lenses
  • Maximum tilt amount of ±8.5°, Maximum shift amount of ±12mm; 90° right and left mount rotation with click stops for each 30° step; Manual focus
  • Constructed for full frame cameras but can also work on APS-C; Takes 82mm Filter Size

PROS

+ Wide-angle field of view.
+ Full-frame coverage.
+ Very affordable.
+ Shift, tilt, and rotation adjustment.

CONS

- Some barrel distortion.
- Should be stopped down for best image quality.
- Flare can be an issue.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on April 16, 2015
The Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC is an affordable tilt-shift lens that's available in several mounts. It's an excellent value when compared with others of its type.
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