LK Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 Lens for Sony FE

Key Features

• Jointly developed with Schneider-Kreuznach
• A combination of German optical expertise and advanced manufacturing
• Compact and lightweight at 88.8 x 84.0mm and 445g
• The world's first super-wide zoom lens for Sony E, featuring a focal length of 14-24mm, that allows for the use of front filters
• Minimum focus distance of 0.18m with 0.26x magnification
• Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture
• Accepts front 77mm filters
• Advanced optical design with 15 elements in 11 groups
• Fast, quiet linear stepping motor AF system
• Custom button and AF/MF switch for greater control
• Focus ring doubles as aperture ring via Lens Manager software
• USB firmware updates and weather-sealed construction

LK Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 Lens for Sony FE Summary

The LK Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 Lens for Sony FE is a full-frame autofocus zoom lens with an ultra-wide 14-24mm zoom range in a remarkably compact and lightweight design. Made exclusively for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, this ultra wide lens combines premium performance, with precise focusing, and the convenience of being able to use regular front 77mm filters, which is a world-first for this type of Sony E mount lens.

It is jointly developed between LK Samyang and the German optics brand Schneider-Kreuznach, in order to deliver superb sharpness and optical quality across the frame, even wide open at f/2.8. The result is an extremely versatile lens for landscape photography, architectural work, astro photography, environmental portraits, and much more. It also boasts a very close minimum focusing distance of just 0.18m, which is useful for creating bold perspectives and wide-angle close-up shots.

Sample 01 @17mm. Camera settings: 1/5 sec. f/8. ISO 100

With comprehensive weather sealing, a customisable focus hold button, and the option to use the focus ring as an aperture ring via Samyang’s Lens Manager software, the lens offers endless creative versatility. Autofocus is powered by Samyang’s tried-and-tested linear stepping motor that offers fast, quiet and accurate performance for both stills and video.

Despite this level of high performance, the Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 Lens for Sony weighs just 445g and measures under 89mm in length, which is perfect for photographers and creators who travel, hike and journey to their locations.

LK Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 Lens for Sony FE in More Detail

Versatile Ultra-Wide Zoom

Spanning a favoured 14-24mm range on full-frame E-mount cameras, with a field of view of 114.2º - 84.1º, this lens delivers an expansive field of view, which is perfect for a variety of subjects including landscapes, interiors, and architecture. It offers a constant f/2.8 aperture throughout the range, which allows for consistent exposure and control over depth of field throughout the zoom.

Compact and Travel-Ready

Despite its ultra-wide focal length, the lens weighs just 445g, and measures only 88.8mm in length, which is ideal for handheld use, travel photography, and gimbal-mounted video recording.

Sample 02 @24mm. Camera settings: 13 sec. f/8. ISO 100

Outstanding Image Quality

Having been jointly developed with Schneider-Kreuznach, the optical construction features 15 elements in 11 groups, including 3 aspherical, 5 HR lenses and 3 ED. The result is superb sharpness across the entire image area, along with excellent correction for chromatic aberration and sagittal coma, cementing this as a great option for astrophotography and any type of low-light situation.

Close Focusing and Creative Flexibility

With a minimum focus distance of just 0.18m and up to 0.26x magnification, the lens is well-suited for wide-angle super close-up compositions. Subjects can be placed in the foreground for strong, engaging compositions, especially when combined with the high magnification.

Sample 03 @14mm. Camera settings: 1/8 sec. f/11. ISO 100

User-Friendly Features

As a first in its category, a 77mm front filter thread allows for greater creative control with regular threaded polarising or ND filters. This means that you can easily use landscape kits such as the LEE Filters LEE100 Filter System Landscape Kit or the Kase Armour Entry Kit 100mm System, which is rare on lenses this wide. Additional convenient features include customisable focus hold button and AF/MF switch for manual control, while the focus ring can be reassigned to control aperture when using Samyang’s Lens Manager software.

Reliable and Future-Proof

Firmware updates are quick and easy with a built-in USB port, and weather sealing helps to protect the lens against light rain, snow, and dust when working outdoors. These ensure reliable performance in a variety of conditions and extend the lens’s durability when used in demanding environments.

Sample 04 @22mm. Camera settings: 1/60 sec. f/8. ISO 100

Read our Samyang AF 14-24mm F/2.8 Lens Review, which includes more sample images, and hands-on experience with this compact zoom.

LK Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 Lens for Sony Specifications

What's in the Box

• Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 Lens for Sony FE
• Lens Caps
• Lens Hood
• Lens Pouch

Specifications