Samyang and Schneider-Kreuznach team up to create a compact ultra-wide zoom lens for Sony
Image: Samyang South Korean lens maker LK Samyang has partnered with German optics specialist Schneider-Kreuznach to launch its first co-branded lens: the AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE, designed for full-frame Sony mirrorless cameras. We covered the recent announcement at CP+, at the end of February, and now more details have emerged. Its lightweight at 445g (15.7oz), compact at 89mm (3.5") long and weather-sealed, this ultra-wide zoom is the only lens in its FE-mount class to support 77mm front filters, which is a bonus for photographers who rely on polarizers and ND filters. The lens also features a close minimum focusing distance for tighter compositions, along with a customizable button. The lens is made up of 15 elements in 11 groups, with three aspherical lenses, five high-refractive elements, and three ED elements. It has a nine-blade aperture, and a minimum focusing distance of 0.18m (7"). The 14-24mm focal length provides a 114.2º to 84.1º field of view, making it a strong pick for landscape images. The bright F2.8 aperture makes it suitable for nightscapes and astrophotography. This marks the first release of a collaboration between LK Samyang and Schneider-Kreuznach. Samyang says the 14-24mm was "co-developed" between the two companies, but the specifics of the relationship haven't been disclosed. Schneider has allowed its name to be used on other optics before, including versions of Pentax lenses sold for Samsung DSLRs. Known for its third-party lenses, Samyang has built a reputation for making affordable and capable lenses for Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm and the L-mount alliance. The Samyang AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE joins the company's expanding Sony FE lineup and is expected to be available in May 2025. There's currently no word on pricing. LK Samyang AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE specifications
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South Korean lens maker LK Samyang has partnered with German optics specialist Schneider-Kreuznach to launch its first co-branded lens: the AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE, designed for full-frame Sony mirrorless cameras. We covered the recent announcement at CP+, at the end of February, and now more details have emerged.
Its lightweight at 445g (15.7oz), compact at 89mm (3.5") long and weather-sealed, this ultra-wide zoom is the only lens in its FE-mount class to support 77mm front filters, which is a bonus for photographers who rely on polarizers and ND filters. The lens also features a close minimum focusing distance for tighter compositions, along with a customizable button.
The lens is made up of 15 elements in 11 groups, with three aspherical lenses, five high-refractive elements, and three ED elements. It has a nine-blade aperture, and a minimum focusing distance of 0.18m (7").
The 14-24mm focal length provides a 114.2º to 84.1º field of view, making it a strong pick for landscape images. The bright F2.8 aperture makes it suitable for nightscapes and astrophotography.
This marks the first release of a collaboration between LK Samyang and Schneider-Kreuznach. Samyang says the 14-24mm was "co-developed" between the two companies, but the specifics of the relationship haven't been disclosed. Schneider has allowed its name to be used on other optics before, including versions of Pentax lenses sold for Samsung DSLRs. Known for its third-party lenses, Samyang has built a reputation for making affordable and capable lenses for Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm and the L-mount alliance.
The Samyang AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE joins the company's expanding Sony FE lineup and is expected to be available in May 2025. There's currently no word on pricing.
