Nando Harmsen

Samyang's first zoom lens: the AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE

Friday 22 October 2021, 14:28 by | 2,966 views | 1 comment

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Samyang announces the AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE. This professional zoom lens is specially designed for Full-Frame and APS-C cameras with the Sony E-mount. Samyang calls it the most versatile and universal lens ever. Several functions have been optimised and added to the AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE specifically for video recording.

Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE


Par-Focal keeps the subject in focus while zooming in and out. Cinematic Video AF ensures a gradual change in focus, so it does not happen too abruptly. Linear MF Focus Control provides better control when focusing manually.

Finally, there is the Cine Kit, a separate accessory set with focus gear, follow focus and a tripod mount. Samyang will announce more information about the Cine Kit at a later date.

The Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE has an aperture made up of 9 blades. The maximum aperture of f/2.8 and the ASP and ED lens elements provide soft and natural-looking bokeh.

Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE


The lens uses a silent Linear STM (Stepping Motor). This allows you to focus quickly and accurately. The quiet AF system is particularly important for videographers.

The Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE has a custom switch that allows the focus ring to be switched to an aperture ring. If you have a Samyang Lens Station, you can set the function of the custom switch to suit your preferences.

The lens will be available from the end of October for 899.99 euros. For now, it is only available for the Sony E-mount.

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Nando Harmsen

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Nando Harmsen has been photographing for more than 40 years. He specialises in wedding photography and landscape photography. Nando also gives talks, workshops, masterclasses and photo trips, and regularly reviews new and interesting equipment.

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1 comment

  1. René Sutter
    René Sutter wrote on Tuesday 26 October 2021 at 19:23  | reply

    Goed om te lezen dat Samyang deze lens voor de Sony camera's maakt. Echter ik heb 6 maanden geleden de Nikon Z6II gekocht in de hoop dat partijen zoals Samyang, Tamron en Sigma lenzen voor de Nikon Z serie gaan leveren (Nikon lenzen zijn namelijk erg kostbaar). Kan iemand mij vertellen of er wat in de pijplijn zit?

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