Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8
Samyang · 14–24 mm · f/2.8
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What We Like
+Exceptional compactness and lightweight (445g) for an ultra-wide f/2.8 zoom—significantly lighter than competitors
+77mm front filter thread uncommon in ultra-wide zooms, enabling use of standard ND and polarizing filters
+Excellent astrophotography performance with minimal coma correction and sharpness at f/2.8
+Versatile 14-24mm range with consistent f/2.8 aperture throughout and 0.18m close focus across entire range
+Fast, silent linear stepping motor autofocus with customizable function button and USB-C firmware updates
+Collaborative Schneider-Kreuznach optical design combining German precision with Korean manufacturing
Worth Knowing
−Flare resistance issues with noticeable ring flare and veiling flare at certain angles, especially at 14mm setting
−Corner sharpness softness at f/2.8, requiring stopping down to f/8 for optimal edge-to-edge performance
−Uncovered USB-C port vulnerable to dust and moisture despite overall weather sealing claim
−Non-parfocal design requires focus adjustment when changing focal length
General | |
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About This LensLK Samyang's first super-wide angle autofocus zoom lens for Sony Full-Frame E-mount, the AF 14-24mm f/2.8 FE is a compact and lightweight super-wide-angle zoom measuring 88.8mm in length and weighing only 445g developed with Schneider-Kreuznach. It is the world's first ultra-wide zoom lens that allows for the attachment of front filters, offering 77mm filter compatibility. The lens performs well for nightscapes and astrophotography and replaces three popular lenses in a small, light and reasonably compact package, though veiling flare can be a problem at certain angles, and for a lens released in 2025 this is not great performance, showing more issues than the nearly two-decade-old Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G. | |
| Brand | Samyang |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). | |
Lens Mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. | Sony E |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Sony E |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. | |
Physical | |
| Lens Weight | 445 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 84 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 88.8 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. | |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 77 mm |
Optics | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 14–24 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 2.8 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 114.2°–84.1° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 18 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture | |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 9020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | |
Zoom Mechanism ⓘSystem enabling zoom function | |
Zoom Ring ⓘIf zooming is adjusted using a zoom ring | |
Zoom Type ⓘThe design or approach to zooming | |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 18 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.26x |
| Autofocus Mode | |
| Manual Mode | |
| Manual Focusing Ring | |
Features | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. | |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. | No |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type | |
Zoom Lock ⓘZoom lock allows the zoom ring to be locked at the desired focal length | No |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 15 |
| Groups | 11 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 3 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 3 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. | |