Samyang AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE
Samyang · 24–60 mm · f/2.8
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
69
SCORE /100
What We Like
+Remarkably lightweight at 494g for a constant f/2.8 standard zoom—one of the lightest in its class
+Exceptional optical quality with tight distortion control and minimal chromatic aberration across the zoom range
+Versatile 24-60mm focal range with generous 24mm wide-angle perspective and strong close-focus capability approaching macro distances
+Co-developed with legendary German optics manufacturer Schneider-Kreuznach for technical credibility
+Innovative USB-C firmware update port for convenient lens updates without requiring a docking station
+Excellent value proposition—claimed as the least expensive f/2.8 standard zoom on the market at launch
Worth Knowing
−Limited telephoto reach at 60mm rather than traditional 70mm—requires reliance on in-camera automatic distortion corrections
−Requires camera with IBIS (in-body image stabilization) as the lens lacks optical stabilization
−Sharpness noticeably falls off at 60mm; smaller apertures required for critical edge-to-edge sharpness at tele end
−Strong barrel distortion at 24mm that relies on JPEG in-camera correction; no Lightroom profile available, requiring manual correction in RAW files
General | |
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About This LensLaunched in fall 2025, the Samyang AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE is co-developed with German optician Schneider-Kreuznach and features a truncated focal range at the long end, which it compensates for with a reduced form factor and price tag. At 494 grams for a full-frame zoom with constant f/2.8 aperture, this is simply remarkable by comparison with modern 24-70mm f/2.8 zooms typically weighing between 600 and 800g. For a zoom in this price range and form factor, the optical performance of the Samyang AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE is very commendable, while showing some predictable limitations at the long end. | |
| Brand | Samyang |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
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. |  Full Frame |
Physical64/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 494 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 78 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 126 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. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 72 mm |
Optics81/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 24–60 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 | 84.07°–39.6° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 18 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
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 |  Yes |
Zoom Mechanism ⓘSystem enabling zoom function |  Manual |
Zoom Ring ⓘIf zooming is adjusted using a zoom ring |  Yes |
Zoom Type ⓘThe design or approach to zooming |  Rotary |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 18 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.27x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features52/100 | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. |  Yes |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal |
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 |
Construction54/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 14 |
| 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 | 2 |
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. |  Yes |