Samyang

Samyang SYIO24AF-E 24mm f/2.8 E-Mount Lens

Name: Samyang SYIO24AF-E 24mm f/2.8 E-Mount Lens
Brand: Samyang
SKU: SYIO24AF-E

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

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.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 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.