Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE : Specifications and Opinions

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Seaman88

sent on 02 Marzo 2023

Pros: Cost, weight, silent AF

Cons: Low photo quality, slow AF.

Opinion: I tried this lens on a Sony A6000, I have other lenses and I could compare. The merits of this samyang take a back seat because the quality of the images is very bad, never seen such a low quality. If you make videos and you settle ok try it, for photographers avoid like the plague.

user213929

sent on 15 Aprile 2021

Pros: It costs little, quiet and precise af great for video and unbeatable weight.

Cons: It is not a lens for photography, image quality, loss of contrast in the backlights, resolve of 10 mpx, completely obscene colorimetry, afc not precise in action photography.

Opinion: A lens to make good quality videos, for the photo is to be binned, justifies the purchase of the wide-ranging wide-angle focal point for videos, but there is always the 18 mm sammy that x vlogging does better in everything even in the photographic sector. Grade 1 , because it made me vomit the image quality , I do not do lomograph but at least I would have expected to diaphragm closed a mediocre quality but not even this , the fact that it is pocket on my a7iii is a pro for videos that at the moment I need for self-production , as soon as I have two lire I take some interesting fixed wide angle such as the 14 mm art 1.8 , I crave it insanely more than the 35 f1.2 art which has a spectacular rendering although it is a boring and monotonous classic as a choice of every photographer to complete

Claustu

sent on 25 Giugno 2020

Pros: Small, light, A.F. fast and accurate, price

Cons: plastic, non-tropicalized, manual focus adjustment difficult,

Opinion: Purchased recently, I did some tests and I must say that I was satisfied. Of course it is an economic perspective in its construction, however, if used correctly in harmony with the room, it offers quality video and photographic results. Two defects in particular that I immediately encountered are a discreet vignette at full aperture of the diaphragm, and a certain difficulty of precise focus in manual. For the rest, taking into account the price, a "dignified" lens.

Mario Loconte

sent on 26 Aprile 2020

Pros: Colors, sharpness, cost, AF-C, AF video inaudible.

Cons: Ta vignette, AF-S

Opinion: Cute optics, tiny, beautiful colors, good ability to close up, bokeh limited by the nature of the focal but very pleasant. Nitdissima at 2.8 with a if: If I use the AF-S tends to stop the fire slightly forward, instead it splits the pixel if it is in continuous AF. I don't know why, I have an a7-3 and no other lens makes me this trick. The problem is imperceptible but there is. I took it for video, to use on the gimbal. That's what I wanted! Pictured I use it in AF C and I feel great anyway.

Mario Loconte

Hoversky

sent on 06 Novembre 2019

Pros: Price, size, weight,general image quality.

Cons: Vignetting.

Opinion: Recommended optics if you want a great fixed 2.8 without spending a fortune. Mounted on A7III behaves very well. Satisfactory autofocus. I use it mainly in videos and I'm happy about it. The only new vignette is present enough when used at max aperture. From 3.5 is a splinter is sharpness is good. At this price it is difficult to find better and in any case Samyang has done a great job.

Francesco La Rosa

sent on 27 Luglio 2019

Pros: Weight, image quality and size.

Cons: Heavy vignettes at 2.8, a little soft at full opening.

Opinion: Obviously a wide angle at this price for FullFrame is not easy to find. I was skeptical for 250 euri but I thought again, great from f3.5! Of course, autofocus without firmware update does not faville... but for this price. ! I also find the colors quite good, in line with what I expected, not at the level of the 35 1.4 that tried was better, but a great lens for the price!

Geryko84

sent on 12 Luglio 2019

Pros: Size, weight, overall image quality.

Cons: Appearance seems a little too delicate.

Opinion: I have been in this position for almost a year and I am extremely satisfied with it. A one-of-a-kind goal. Small, light and with amazing quality. The autofocus is fast and precise that it "forced" me to sell its brother AF35 2.8 for its Zeiss so much that it was clear the difference. The quality is really great for those who, like me, love a bit of vignette (removable easily in postproduction) and it's not going to split the pixel to appreciate the quality on the edges. The merits far outweigh the flaws, portability and price make it a must have for Sony mirrorless owners. For those who are not convinced, I recommend trying it.

Nic7

sent on 12 Ottobre 2018

Pros: weight, price, Colors

Cons: Important vignetting at f/2.8

Opinion: I bought this lens because I was looking for a lightweight 24mm with autofocus and it didn't cost a heresy to mount on my Sony A7II. After trying it in various situations, now it has become the lens that is always mounted on my camera! I find it pretty sharp from f/5.6 up and with good color rendition (slightly warmer than the Samyang 35mm). Fast and precise Autofocus (with installed firmware version 2). Only flaw the vignetting at full aperture that must be removed with a minimum of Post-production.

Expr346

sent on 03 Agosto 2018

Pros: Price, weight

Cons: Sharpness

Opinion: I tried this lens for twenty shots and I have to say that I was expecting something better from the point of view of sharpness. Tested from 2.8 to 5.6 and at the corners I never seemed really sharp, good (but not excellent) in the middle. Good resistance to flare and backlighting. Less saturated colors than the 14 f2.8. To review. For now I vote 8.

Giovanni Soligo

sent on 13 Luglio 2018

Pros: Price, weight, sharpness

Cons: Vignetting at full aperture

Opinion: Tried fast on the A7 smooth. First impressions are great. Upload some photos no processing, single conversion from raw to JPG. I'll add more info in a couple of days. I will try it mostly at night and in backlight. The AF seemed silent and fast. The vignetting is quite obvious at full aperture.