Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE Lens For Sony E
Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE Lens For Sony E
Samyang AF 24mm F/1.8 FE Lens Summary
Samyang is no newcomer to producing high quality, affordable lenses for full frame Sony E-mount cameras and the addition of the AF 24mm f/1.8 FE Lens bolsters their line-up significantly. It is significant as it arrives with a number of innovative new features for wide-angle photographers including some dedicated to Astrophotography, These include a Custom Mode with an LED indicator to make shooting night scenes far easier with the click of a button sending the lens off to infinity automatically. The Samyang AF 24mm F/1.8 FE is definitely not a one trick pony however, with advanced optics including a number of special elements to draw out sharp details required for landscape photography, street, architecture and even documentary and portraits.
Features at a glance
- Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture
- New focus lock button and infinity focus indicator
- New AF/MF Mode Switch with a minimum focus distance of just 0.19m
- Comprehensive weather sealing
- 9-rounded diaphragm blades
- 11 elements in 8 groups with 2 Aspherical, 3 HR and 2 ED glass
- Tiny Series size and weight at 65mm x 71.5mm and just 230g.
Samyang AF 24mm F/1.8 FE Lens in More Detail
Samyang's AF 24mm F1.8 FE lens is a compact autofocus wide-angle lens, optimised and ideally matched to Sony Full Frame and APS-C E-Mount Mirrorless cameras. It offers the perfect solution for Landscape, Indoor and Astrophotography, with super fast F/1.8 maximum aperture and 83.7° angle of view.
Even wide-open at its F/1.8 maximum aperture, the AF 24mm F1.8 FE delivers superb image quality from centre to edge, during daytime or at night.
Unique features include an AF/MF Custom switch and a focus lock button, with LED infinity focus indicator. The new elegant design is compact and lightweight, measuring 65mm diameter, 71.5mm long and weighing in at just 230g.
The linear stepping-motor delivers fast, quiet and accurate autofocus, with a close focus distance of just 19cm.There is a 58mm front thread for convenient use of filters and advanced weather sealing allows shooting to continue in less than ideal weather conditions.
Optional Accessories
- Hoya 58mm Starscape Light-Pollution Filter - remove unwanted light pollution during any night scenes with this handy lens filter
- 58mm Tiffen variable ND filter - ideal for 2 to 8 stops of light control for photos and video
- Hoya REVO SMC 5- essential for landscapes, helping to cut down glare, reflections and adds blue saturation to skies
Samyang AF 24mm F/1.8 FE Lens Sample images
Mounted on Sony a7 III. Exposure: 10 seconds. f/1.8 ISO 1250
Mounted on Sony a7 III. Exposure: 10 seconds. f/1.8 ISO 3200
Mounted on Sony a7R III. Exposure: 1/160. f/5 ISO 100
Mounted on Sony a7 III. Exposure: 1/250. f/8 ISO 50
Specifications
| Offers: Price Drop |
| Autofocus: Yes |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Diameter (mm): 65 |
| Length (mm): 72 |
| Weight (g): 230 |
| Elements: 11 |
| Focal length: 24 mm |
| Groups: 8 |
| Hood supplied: Yes |
| Maximum focal length: 24 |
| Maximum magnification: 0.21 |
| Maximum aperture (number): 1.8 |
| Minimum focal length: 24 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 0.19 |
| Minimum aperture (number): 22 |
| Number of diaphragm blades: 9 |
| Special elements / coatings: 2 aspherical + 3 HR + 2 ED, UMC coating |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: Yes |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: Yes |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: Yes |
| Best For Astro: Yes |
| Best For Street: Yes |