Samyang AF 24mm f1.8 Lens for Sony FE

The AF 24mm f1.8 lens from Samyang is a real game-changer for astrophotographers. It can be characterised as a compact autofocus wide-angle prime lens, compatible with Sony Full Frame and APS-C mount Mirrorless cameras. The lightning-quick f1.8 max aperture and 83.7° angle of view are well-suited to cityscape, landscape, and lifestyle photography. But when you point this 24mm lens to the night sky, you are guaranteed incredible edge-to-edge image quality even in super low-light situations. This lens also features an AF/MF custom switch and an intuitive Focus Hold button (with LED infinity focus indicator) - all packed within a compact, lightweight, and well-balanced wide-angle lens. This isn't just for night owls, however, with the quiet and accurate autofocus system and 19cm close focus distance benefiting both photographers and videographers alike. Other features of note include the 58mm front filter thread and advanced weather sealing technology.

Samyang AF 24mm f1.8 Lens for Sony E Key Features:

• Impressive wide-angle prime lens from Samyang
• Multi-use lens primarily for astrophotography
• Also great for landscape, cityscape, interior, and lifestyle photography
• Sizeable f1.8 aperture affords a clean-cut focus and shallow DoF
• Capable of stunning edge-to-edge resolution
• 11 elements in 8 groups (with 7 special lenses)
• Naturalistic and smooth bokeh by 9-blade circular aperture
• Minimal spherical aberration and coma - well suited to astrophotography
• Custom Mode enhances the astrophotography experience
• Tactile custom Focus Hold button
• Equipped with Samyang's intuitive Custom Switch
• Lightning-fast, quiet AF for stills and video
• An exciting addition the "Tiny but F1.8 Series"
• Lightweight and well-balanced contemporary design

Expanded Samyang AF 24mm f1.8 Lens for Sony E Key Features:

Impressive Wide-Angle Prime

The AF 24mm f1.8 integrates Samyang's advanced optical technology to enhance the overall performance of this large aperture wide-angle prime lens. You are guaranteed edge-to-edge high-resolution, even at the maximum f1.8 setting, with the internal optics consisting of 11 elements in 8 groups. Within this, 7 special lenses have been integrated to include 2 aspherical elements to improve colour contrast, 3 high refractive elements, and 2 extra-low dispersion elements to tackle chromatic aberrations. For the stargazers among us, it is worth noting that this Samyang lens has the ability to minimise spherical aberration and coma; key factors for astrophotography.

Further to this, the 24mm f1.8 FE features a lightning-fast f1.8 aperture that enables crisp focus, exquisite blurred backgrounds, and overall sharpness. This adds a certain depth to your images and is especially suited to creative shooting in natural light. Full control is granted over the depth-of-field of your frame, allowing you to isolate your subject from the background. In addition to this, the 9-blade circular aperture affords smooth, eye-catching, and natural-looking bokeh.

Reach for the Stars

When it comes to astrophotography, this 24mm lens has some serious tricks up its sleeve. The first being Custom Mode, which is operational via the tactile Focus Hold button located on the left side of the lens barrel. When you have entered this mode, the LED index will flash red, and the focus will auto-move to the infinity position (factory default setting value). You can then custom save your desired focal length and the lens will jump to this position on command. In short, this is a fantastic feature that will contribute to a smooth and efficient workflow when shooting for long periods in a dark environment. This same Focus Hold button can be customised via the camera menu and assigned a function that suits your image-making style. For example, you could select the Eye AF function and support the camera with the fingers on your right hand, whilst the left thumb can operate the Eye AF for a more balanced and stable shooting stance.

Lightning-Fast Auto Focus

Modern imagemaking has pushed the development of autofocus lenses to the max, with the emphasis placed upon speed and near-silent movement. The AF 24mm f1.8 FE incorporates the latest STM (Stepping Motor), allowing for heavier-set focus lens groups to be controlled more precisely and quietly. That being said, this 24mm lens is ideal for more intimate and closeup image-making within the realms of lifestyle, interior, product, and food photography/videography.

Contemporary Construction

The AF 24mm f1.8 from Samyang is a well-balanced, lightweight, and mobile prime lens that pairs perfectly with compact E-mount mirrorless cameras. The smart matt finish with laser-engraved font adds to the overall aesthetics, whilst weather sealing has been focused upon five key areas of the exterior lens barrel. This protects the 24mm f1.8 from light dust, rain, and even snow; giving you the ability to capture creative and innovative imagery in less than ideal conditions. Further to this, the tactile mounting index and textured focus ring have been streamlined to improve the user-experience.

What's in the box?

• 1 x Samyang AF 24mm f1.8 Lens
• 1 x Lens cap
• 1 x Lens hood
• 1 x Lens pouch
• 1 x User manual

Samyang AF 24mm f1.8 Lens for Sony E Sample Images:

FAQs:

What new features make this 24mm lens so suited to astrophotography?

The AF 24mm f1.8 Lens from Samyang features a new and improved "Custom Mode" that can be accessed via the Focus Hold button. This allows you to move the focus instantly to infinity, with an accessible LED indicator - ideal for astrophotographers who spend long periods in dark environments.

Why are 24mm lenses so popular?

24mm lenses such as this Samyang offer image-makers the ability to shoot at the wider end of the spectrum with minimal distortions to the final image. This is why they are so popular amongst astrophotographers, with Samyang also adding some refreshing new features.

Is this lens weather sealed?

This 24mm lens from Samyang features five key areas of weather sealant to protect from dust, rain, and snow - giving you the ability to capture stunning imagery even when the weather takes a turn for the worst.

Can you switch between AF and MF?

The Samyang 24mm f1.8 lens can easily switch between auto and manual focus modes to suit your individual needs.

How much does this lens weigh?

This lens weighs just 230g and can be characterised as a small, lightweight prime lens - ideally suited to compact APS-C mount mirrorless Camera systems.