The sharpest 24mm lenses I ever tested - updated for 2026!

Enjoy! ...and read these FAQs before commenting: 1) Remember: lens sharpness is not everything - far from it! We all know better than that. These videos are just for fun, more out of my own personal interest than anything else. 2) Why no Panasonic lenses on the list? They are the only company in the world who do not loan me equipment for testing, and I can only include lenses I've tested. 3) Why even consider corner sharpness on such bright aperture lenses? Well, despite your backgrounds being often out of focus, corner sharpness can still be important for nightscape shots or astrophotography; also, with all these lenses being so incredibly sharp in the middle of their images, it's the differentiator needed to make this list work. 4) The differences between the top lenses are so incredibly tiny that they could even be affected by sample variation. Another reason not to take this list TOO seriously. 5) Fanboy comments down below will be mercilessly called out ;-) Revisiting a list from 4 years ago: what are the sharpest 24mm lenses that have ever entered my 'test lab'? Full reviews and affiliate links (I earn a commission on purchases) (please don't use browser extensions such as Honey): 7: Meike 24mm f/1.4 ‘Mix’ Full review:    • Meike 24mm f/1.4 AF 'Mix' lens review   Find it here (NOT an affiliate link): https://meikeglobal.com/products/2414... 6: Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 Full review:    • Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 lens review with samp...   Find it here: B&H (USA): https://bhpho.to/4rfwTbu Amazon (Worldwide): https://geni.us/zeissbatis25mmf2 5: Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 Full review:    • Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE lens review with ...   Find it here: B&H (USA): https://bhpho.to/47u5efQ Wex (UK): https://wex.pxf.io/X4YKq5 Amazon (Worldwide): https://geni.us/Samyang24mm18FE 4: Canon RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM Full review:    • Full Review | Canon RF 24mm f/1.4 'L' VCM   Find it here: B&H (USA): https://bhpho.to/4sqqo6C Wex (UK): https://wex.pxf.io/YV9NRe Amazon (Worldwide): https://geni.us/CanonRF24 2/3: Nikon Z 24mm f/1.8 S Full review:    • Nikon Z 24mm f/1.8 S lens review with samp...   Find it here: B&H (USA): https://bhpho.to/4lhmP0u Wex (UK): https://wex.pxf.io/vDNgBv Amazon (Worldwide): https://geni.us/nikonz24mm18 2/3: Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN Full review:    • Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN 'C' lens review with ...   Find it here: B&H (USA): https://bhpho.to/3OSe3tG Wex (UK): https://wex.pxf.io/jRrB4P Amazon (Worldwide): https://geni.us/Sigma24f2 1: Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM Full review:    • Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM lens review with sam...   Find it here: B&H (USA): https://bhpho.to/4svE4xw Wex (UK): https://wex.pxf.io/NGkmyV Amazon (Worldwide): https://geni.us/SonyFE24mmGM 00:00 Introduction 02:10 Meike 24mm f/1.4 ‘Mix’ 02:57 Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 03:42 Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 04:24 Canon RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM 05:30 Nikon Z 24mm f/1.8 S / Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN 06:19 Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM Support me on Patreon!   / christopherfrost   ...or on YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/christopherfr... Equipment I use to make my videos (Amazon affiliate link - I earn a commission on purchases): Canon EOS R5: https://geni.us/CanonEOSR5Body Canon EF-RF Adaptor: https://geni.us/CanonEFtoRF Sigma 50mm f/1.4 'Art': https://geni.us/Sigma50mm14Art Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM: https://geni.us/CanonRF35mm18Macro Marumi Fit and Slim CPL Filter: https://geni.us/MarumiFitSlim77 AudioTechnica AT2020USB+ Microphone: https://geni.us/AT2020USBPlusMic Rode Smartlav+ Microphone: https://geni.us/RodeSmartLavalierPlus Rode SC3 adapter: https://geni.us/RodeSC3MicAdaptor Zoom H1n Recorder: https://geni.us/ZoomH1nMiniRecorder DJI Mini 2 Drone: https://geni.us/DJIMini2FlyMore As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Music: 'Opportunity Walks', Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...