A versatile wide-angle prime for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, the Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE is an especially compact, lightweight lens well-suited for travel, landscape, and street photography. The optical design incorporates three aspherical elements and two high refractive index elements to suppress spherical aberrations, which help to realize a high degree of sharpness and clarity throughout the aperture range. An Ultra Multi-Coating has also been applied to control flare and ghosting for increased contrast when working in strong lighting conditions. The lens's autofocus motor works in conjunction with Sony cameras' AF systems for quick and precise focusing performance, and manual focus override is also available for more refined control.

E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22    Two HR and Three Aspherical Elements    Ultra Multi-Coating    Autofocus with Manual Focus Override    Seven-Blade Diaphragm

Compact wide-angle prime is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 36mm equivalent focal length.

Maximum f/2.8 aperture helps to achieve the slim, portable form factor while also remaining versatile for use in a variety of lighting conditions.

Three aspherical elements and two high refractive index elements help control spherical aberrations and distortions for improved sharpness, resolution, and clarity.

An Ultra Multi-Coating has been applied to individual elements in order to reduce flare and ghosting for increased contrast and a neutral color balance.

The integrated autofocus motor works in conjunction with Sony cameras' focusing systems for quick, accurate, and precise AF control. Manual focus override is also available for refining your focus position.

Internal focusing design maintains the overall lens length and prevents the front of the lens from rotating during use.

Seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.

Included lens hood helps to block stray light from causing flare and ghosting.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does it come with a lens cap that fits over the fixed hood? Or what are people using; OpTech?

A: Yes it comes with a lens cap that fits over the fixed hood.

Q: 2. is the autofocus as fast as the Sony lenses?

A: The auto focus is fast but not quite as fast as native Sony lenses.

Q: 3. Does anyone have experience with it shooting Infra-red? Any hotspots?

A: This lens was not created with Infrared shooting in mind.

Q: 4. Did it require any calibration with your Canon camera?

A: No, works great without any tweaking.

Q: 5. This Lense can use the adapter for Canon R5 ?

A: Using the Canon EF to RF adapter should work but it would be better to get the native RF version instead: https://bhpho.to/3P5mIVo

Q: 6. Is it compatible with original A7?

A: Yes, the Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE Lens for Sony E is compatible on the A7 version one.

Q: 7. It says manual focus override but only lists it as being autofocus. Is there a way to override the autofocus and how is it done?

A: When using this lens on a Sony E mount body, the manual focus is controlled in the camera's menu.

Q: 8. Lens weight?

A: The listed weight of the Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE Lens for Sony E, B&H # SASYIO14AFE, 1.11 lb (505 g), which is the weight of the lens including the front and rear lens caps.

Q: 9. What is the difference between this (Canon RF) and the one for Canon EF. Is it worth $200 extra just to avoid using an adapter?

A: If you have both systems go for the least costly and if you have the adapter, do the same.

Q: 10. What is the difference between the rockinon and samyang rf lens?

A: There is no difference. Samyang and Rokinon lenses are made in the same factory under both brand names.