Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC Review
Even if it sold at its $1,299 MSRP, the Samyang T-S 24mm F3.5 ED AS UMC lens would be an excellent value when compared with first-party lenses like the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5 ED ($2,199.95) and the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II ($1,899). But the Samyang 24mm is regularly available for around $800, making it a compelling alternative for photographers in want of a lens that incorporates perspective correction. It's a tool that can be used for many types of photography, from precise architectural work to artistic applications of what many compact cameras mimic using a miniature effect filter. The lens needs to be stopped down a little to get the most out of it, but given its price point and an application that's best suited-for tripod use, that's a minor quibble.
The Samyang 24mm ($649.00 at Amazon) is a big lens. It measures 4.5 by 3.4 inches (HD), weighs 1.5 pounds, and supports 82mm front filters. Like all tilt-shift lenses, it's a manual focus design. The focus ring occupies t...
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.
Wide-angle field of view; Full-frame coverage; Very affordable; Shift, tilt, and rotation adjustment
Some barrel distortion; Should be stopped down for best image quality; Flare can be an issue