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Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF E Mount Review

Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF

Main Features

  • 24-70mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 82mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 1,027g / 2.26 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 88mm x 129mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.35m
  • Max Magnification: 0.27x
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Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF Overview


Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with E Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsAverage
PortraitVery Good
TravelVery Good
StreetVery Good
WeddingVery Good
Walk AroundVery Good
VloggingVery Good
LandscapeVery Good
MacroAverage

Lenses in Sony E Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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35mm FF 695gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
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35mm FF 886gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art Lens Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art
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35mm FF 835gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
AF/MF Switch on Lens
Mode Switch on Lens
Hood supplied
Fast Aperture at Wide end
Fast Aperture at Tele end
Constant f2.8 aperture throughout the range
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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CONs
Lens Extents while zooming
Heavy


Lens Mount

Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A7C Mark II, Sony A7CR and Sony A6700.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF has a maximum diameter of 88mm and total length of 129mm when not extended. It weighs 1027g / 36.2 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF and Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art (Sony E mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF vs Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF and the Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art Size and Weight

Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF has a filter thread of 82mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF:

  • 82mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 82mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 82mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm.



Weather Sealings

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Weather Sealings of the Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF

The Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Sony A7C Mark II, Sony A7CR and Sony A6700.

Optical Image Stabilization

Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Sony FE 24-70mm F4 OSS in Sony E mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

Lenses Similar to Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF With Optical Image Stabilization
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Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
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35mm FF 426gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Lens Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
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35mm FF 295gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF MTF Charts

Below you can find the MTF chart of Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF which would give an idea of the its contrast and resolution from the center to its edges.


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MTF Chart of the Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF

Zoom Method

Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.27x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.35m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.27x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Standard Zoom type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G: 0.39x - (Compare)
  • Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2: 0.37x - (Compare)
  • Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C: 0.36x - (Compare)

Aperture

Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 24mm all the way to the 70mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
24mm F2.8 F22
70mm F2.8 F22

Optical Formula

Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF's optical formula consists of 17 elements in 14 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 2 ASP
  • 1 H-ASP
  • 3 HR
  • 3 ED

https://cameradecision.com/lenses/img/other/Samyang-24-70mm-f2.8-AF-E-Mount-optical-structure.jpg
Optical Construction of the Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF

Lens Hood

Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF comes with a removable petal shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

https://cameradecision.com/lenses/img/other/Samyang-24-70mm-f2.8-AF-E-Mount-hood.jpg
Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF Lens Hood


Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF Official Video


Body Colour

Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF Lens
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Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art Lens Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art
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35mm FF 835 g / 1.84 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD Lens Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD
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35mm FF 550 g / 1.21 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
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35mm FF 886 g / 1.95 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
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35mm FF 540 g / 1.19 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C Lens Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C
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35mm FF 470 g / 1.03 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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35mm FF 695 g / 1.53 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
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35mm FF 426 g / 0.94 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
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APS-C / DX 525 g / 1.16 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF Alternatives in Sony E Mount
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Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 Lens Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9
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35mm FF 980 g / 2.16 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 695 g / 1.53 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G Lens Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
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Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 Lens Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6
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35mm FF 167 g / 0.37 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Lens Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
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APS-C / DX 214 g / 0.47 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
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35mm FF 426 g / 0.94 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Lens Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
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35mm FF 295 g / 0.65 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
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35mm FF 886 g / 1.95 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art Lens Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art
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35mm FF 835 g / 1.84 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD Lens Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD
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35mm FF 550 g / 1.21 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
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APS-C / DX 525 g / 1.16 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 17-50mm f4 Di III VXD Lens Tamron 17-50mm f4 Di III VXD
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35mm FF 460 g / 1.01 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C Lens Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN C
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35mm FF 470 g / 1.03 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
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35mm FF 540 g / 1.19 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
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APS-C / DX 290 g / 0.64 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Samyang
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Sony E
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 24-70mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock No
Zoom Ratio 2.9X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 17
Optical Groups 14
Special Elements 2 ASP, 1 H-ASP, 3 HR, and 3 ED

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.35m
Max Magnification 0.27X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Linear STM
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 1027g
Diameter 88mm
Length 129mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 82mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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