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Samyang 24mm f/1.8 AF Compact Lens for Sony E

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Samyang 24mm f/1.8 AF Compact Lens for Sony E
Key Features
  • E-Mount Lens / Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
  • 2 ASPH, 3 HR Index, and 2 ED Elements
  • UMC Ultra Multi-Coating
Combining a wide-angle perspective with a fast maximum aperture, this 24mm f/1.8 AF Compact Autofocus Lens from Samyang is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 36mm equivalent focal length when used on an APS-C camera body. Two extra-low dispersion elements, three high refractive index elements, and two aspherical elements are incorporated into the lens construction to help to control aberrations and distortions for increased clarity and sharpness. Ultra Multi-Coating has also been applied to all lens elements to reduce lens flare and ghosting for increased contrast and color fidelity. The bright f/1.8 maximum aperture excels in difficult lighting conditions and enables greater control over depth of field and focus placement. The Linear STM autofocus motor provides fast, quiet focus, and the lens barrel incorporates a custom function switch and a focus hold button for optimal focus control. The nine-blade diaphragm to produce a quality of bokeh.
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Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 Overview

Combining a wide-angle perspective with a fast maximum aperture, this 24mm f/1.8 AF Compact Autofocus Lens from Samyang is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 36mm equivalent focal length when used on an APS-C camera body. Two extra-low dispersion elements, three high refractive index elements, and two aspherical elements are incorporated into the lens construction to help to control aberrations and distortions for increased clarity and sharpness. Ultra Multi-Coating has also been applied to all lens elements to reduce lens flare and ghosting for increased contrast and color fidelity. The bright f/1.8 maximum aperture excels in difficult lighting conditions and enables greater control over depth of field and focus placement. The Linear STM autofocus motor provides fast, quiet focus, and the lens barrel incorporates a custom function switch and a focus hold button for optimal focus control. The nine-blade diaphragm to produce a quality of bokeh.

This 24mm f/1.8 lens is designed for full-frame format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 36mm equivalent focal length when used on APS-C-format cameras.
Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture is ideal for working in low-light conditions and offers greater control over depth of field and focus position for selective focus applications.
Two extra-low dispersion elements, two aspherical elements, and three high refractive index elements are incorporated within the lens design and help to control chromatic aberrations as well as reduce color fringing for sharper, clearer imagery.
An Ultra Multi-Coating has been applied to all lens elements to suppress lens flare and ghosting for increased contrast and color accuracy.
The Linear STM autofocus motor and internal focus design maintains the overall length of the lens during use.
A non-rotating 58mm front filter mount enables the use of polarizing, graduated ND, and other filter types that require precise positioning.
Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out-of-focus quality when using selective focus or shallow depth of field techniques.
UPC: 084438767223

Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
24mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
58 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
83.7°
Minimum Focus Distance
7.48" / 19.00 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.21x
Optical Design
11 Elements in 8 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
9
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
58 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.6 x 2.8" / 65 x 71.5 mm
Weight
8.1 oz / 230 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.045 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7 x 5.2 x 5.1"

Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 Reviews

Product Shipped with OLD firmware

By Carmelo
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2025-04-21

While I’m happy with the sharpness and micro contrast of this lens, I’m extremely disappointed on the focus performance. It hunts in AFC with my A6700. It is doubly disappointing that B&H/Samyang ships me a lens in April 2025 with version 1 firmware. Looking at the Samyang site v3 of the firmware released in 2022 does not address the issue. It seems that Samyang release a “beta” firmware to address the issue in Oct 2023. I’m looking at their site and it seems they have not yet released an official version o fix the problem. To add insult to injury, I have to buy a lens station in order to update firmware just to see if it would fix the issue that should have been fixed BEFORE this product was shipped to me. Needless to say, I’m extremely disappointed that I have to go to these lengths to try to get a functional lens and buy a lens station to boot. I’m not normally one to return an item but if the firmware upgrade does not fix these issues, I will be giving B&H a call to return this item.

This is a great little lens!

By Tim
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-05-21

For the money you can't beat it. Plenty of features, very sharp, good flare control, and it's as small and light as many APS-C lenses. I keep hearing about copy variants with Samyang, this is my fourth Samyang/Rokinon and I have yet to experience any issues.

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Does this lens have a plastic outer shell?

Does this lens have a plastic outer shell?
Asked by: Louis
The cylinder is metal.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2021-07-15

Does this lens have the infinity focus indicator ...

Does this lens have the infinity focus indicator led?
Asked by: Sayyid Khalifa
This 24mm f/1.8 AF Compact Lens for Sony E would not have an LED focus scale on the barrel.
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2021-08-30

How is the autofocus when working when SONY FX ...

How is the autofocus when working when SONY FX series cameras (3, 6, 9)? Does it autofocus at one speed only, or is it variable, as the camera body menus allow for?
Asked by: Joseph
Autofocus works well on Sony FX series cameras. One can adjust the AF Transition Speed when using the Samyang 24mm f/1.8 AF Compact Lens for Sony E on Sony FX series cameras.
Answered by: Yaakov
Date published: 2021-12-01

what does the focus hold button do? eg if i focus ...

what does the focus hold button do? eg if i focus on something will it save that focus and go back to it whenever i push?
Asked by: Patrick
Yes. The lens offers a customizable focus hold button. Pressing this button on the lens will keep the lens locked to that focusing distance. The user can also assign other desired functions to the focus hold button through the menu setting on the camera body.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2022-02-22

Can this lens be used in manual focus mode?

Can this lens be used in manual focus mode?
Asked by: Sayyid Khalifa
Yes, Please keep in mind the unit features a custom mode switch with two different settings which can be configured to select various functions such as Aperture Control Mode or MF Mode.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2021-07-30
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