Samyang
Samyang SYIO24AF-E 24mm f/2.8 E-Mount Lens
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Capture the World with a Compact Wide AngleThe Samyang AF 24mm F/2.8 lens is a compact, lightweight prime lens designed for Sony E mount cameras. Delivering exceptional image quality with a wide angle of view, it's perfect for landscape, astrophotography, and street photography. With a fast and q...
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Overview
Capture the World with a Compact Wide Angle
The Samyang AF 24mm F/2.8 lens is a compact, lightweight prime lens designed for Sony E mount cameras. Delivering exceptional image quality with a wide angle of view, it's perfect for landscape, astrophotography, and street photography. With a fast and quiet autofocus system, this lens ensures you capture every moment with precision and clarity.
- Focal Length: 24mm
- Aperture: F/2.8
- Mount: Sony E
- Format: Full Frame
- Autofocus: Yes
- Optical Construction: 7 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical, 2 high refractive index)
- Minimum Focusing Distance: 9.5 inches
Key Features
Compatible with all Sony E-Mount Mirrorless cameras, including full frame
Glass is ultra multi-coated (UMC) and Lens is constructed of 7 elements in 7 groups
Minimum focusing distance of 9.5 inches and has a filter size of 49mm
Specifications
Focal Length
24mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Lens Mount
Sony E
Compatibility
Sony E-Mount Mirrorless (Full Frame included)
Optical Construction
7 elements in 7 groups
Lens Coating
Ultra Multi-Coated (UMC)
Minimum Focusing Distance
9.5 inches
Filter Size
49mm
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Features an ultra multi-coated (UMC) glass to help reduce flare and ghosting.
- Constructed with 7 elements in 7 groups for optimized optical performance.
- Compatible with all Sony E-Mount mirrorless cameras, including full-frame models.
- Offers a close minimum focusing distance of 9.5 inches, allowing for detailed close-up shots.
- Designed to accept a 49mm filter size, which is a common and accessible filter size.
👎 Cons
- The fixed 24mm focal length means it is not a zoom lens and offers no versatility in perspective without moving.
- The f/2.8 maximum aperture, while good, is not as wide as some f/1.8 or f/1.4 prime lenses for extreme low light.
- Specific details on autofocus speed or motor type are not provided within the features.
- There are no mentions of weather sealing or a dedicated aperture ring on the lens.
- The lens is designed for Sony E-Mount only, limiting its use to that specific camera system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What cameras is the Samyang SYIO24AF-E lens compatible with?
This lens is compatible with all Sony E-Mount Mirrorless cameras, including models that feature full-frame sensors.
What is the closest focusing distance for this 24mm lens?
The Samyang SYIO24AF-E lens has a minimum focusing distance of 9.5 inches, allowing for fairly close-up photography.
Does this lens feature any special coatings on its glass?
Yes, the glass elements in this lens are ultra multi-coated (UMC), which helps to minimize flare and ghosting for clearer images.
How many optical elements are used in the construction of this lens?
The lens is constructed with 7 elements arranged in 7 groups to optimize optical performance and image quality.
What is the filter thread size for this lens?
The Samyang SYIO24AF-E lens accepts filters with a 49mm diameter.
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