Thypoch New Voyager 24-50mm f2.8 for E-Mount
The landscape for Sony E-mount users is expanding as Thypoch officially releases the Voyager 24-50mm f2.8. This lens is a significant milestone for the industry, representing the first autofocus zoom lens produced by a Chinese manufacturer. While Chinese brands have become established in the manual focus and af prime lens markets, this move into autofocus zoom territory marks a new level of technical competition.
New Thypoch New Voyager 24-50mm f2.8 for E-Mount is weather sealed
The Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 arrives as a direct alternative to Sony’s own FE 24-50mm F2.8 G (Compare). It follows a similar philosophy of prioritizing a compact form factor over a traditional 24-70mm reach. Weighing in at 15.2 oz (approximately 430g), it is designed for portability, making it a viable option for travel and street photography where a constant f/2.8 aperture is required without the bulk of a standard professional zoom.
Thypoch 24-50mm f2.8 vs Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G
On the technical side, the lens features an optical construction of 16 elements in 13 groups, including specialized elements like aspherical and extra-low dispersion glass to manage aberrations. It also includes physical controls that many photographers prefer, such as a dedicated aperture ring, a manual focus ring, and an AF/MF toggle switch. The 67mm filter thread is a standard size, allowing users to share filters across many other common E-mount lenses.
Thypoch 24-50mm f2.8 Key Specs
- 24-50mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Weather-sealed
- Filter Thread: 67mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Sony E Mount
- 16 Elements in 13 Groups
- 2 ASPH, 2 ED & 3 HRI
- 10-blade Diaphragm
- Weight: 432g
- Diameter x Length: 74mm x 93
- Min Focus Distance: 0.3m
- Max Magnification: 0.21x
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While the initial release is dedicated to the Sony E-mount system, the manufacturer has indicated that other mount options may follow. The lens is also weather-sealed, suggesting it is built to handle standard outdoor conditions.
Thypoch New Voyager 24-50mm f2.8 features 16 Optical Elements in 13 Ggoups
Price and Availability
The Thypoch Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 is available for purchase now at a retail price of $619 USD. It is currently compatible with Sony E-mount full-frame cameras.
| FEATURE and SPECS COMPARISON | |  |  |
| Model | Thypoch 24-50mm f2.8 | Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 24-50mm | 24-50mm |
| Max Format | 35mm FF | 35mm FF |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 10 | 11 |
| Optical Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Optical Groups | 13 | 13 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.3m | 0.18m |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 0.33x |
| Weight | 432g | 440g |
| Length | 93mm | 92mm |
| Diameter | 74mm | 75mm |
| Filter Thread | 67mm | 67mm |
| Weather Sealing | | |
| Aperture Ring | | |
| Price | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo |
