Samyang 24-70mm F2.8 AF

Samyang 24-70mm F2.8 AF

Professional zoom lens with constant f/2.8 aperture, weather sealing, advanced optics for Portrait, landscape, event photography.

Standard zoom lens f/2.8
Portrait
Portrait
Landscape
Landscape

Lens Review: Samyang 24-70mm F2.8 AF

The Samyang 24-70mm F2.8 AF is a standard zoom lens designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. It offers a versatile focal length range from wide-angle to short telephoto, suitable for various types of photography including portraits, landscapes, and events. The constant f/2.8 maximum aperture provides consistent performance throughout the zoom range and excels in low-light conditions. The lens features a complex optical design with aspherical, hybrid aspherical, high refractive index, and extra-low dispersion elements to minimize aberrations and deliver sharp, high-contrast images. The Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) reduces flare and ghosting, enhancing color fidelity. The lens includes weather sealing to protect against light rain and dust, ensuring reliability in various shooting environments.

Specifications

Lens type
Standard zoom lens
Max Format size
Full Frame
Focal length
24-70 mm
Image stabilization
No
Lens mount
Sony E
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Aperture ring
No
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Optical construction
17 elements in 14 groups (2 aspherical, 1 hybrid aspherical, 3 high refractive index, 3 extra-low dispersion elements)
Minimum focusing distance
0.35 m (13.8 in)
Maximum magnification
0.08x
Filter size
82 mm
Dimensions
88 mm (diameter) x 128.5 mm (length)
Weight
1,027 g (2.26 lbs)
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
Portrait, landscape, event photography

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