Samyang Optics celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2021 and is marking this landmark moment with its first Zoom model. Originally a manual focus lens specialist, Samyang expanded its product range to include autofocus models in 2016,
whilst celebrating its 45th anniversary. Samyang's new AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE lens is pitched as ‘the most versatile and universal lens of all time', delivering a wide angle of view and bright maximum aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range.
Some may consider that the market is filled with similar focal lengths already, however Samyang has taken additional steps to innovate: It has developed an all-in-one zoom lens, suitable for taking outstanding still images as well as video and added several
features, optimised for video shooting, to a photo zoom lens. Supporting video content creators, Samyang aims to capture the changing trend of users who prefer the flexibility of not only photo but also video shooting.
In addition to a zoom lens that reflects consumer needs for video shooting and video-specialised functions, Samyang's exclusive accessories allow users to enjoy functions available on existing professional Cine lenses with this new Samyang zoom lens.
Optimised for video shooting
Par-Focal This function maintains focus on the subject when zooming in and out. It is a feature optimised for video shooting and normally seen on very expensive cine zoom lenses.
Cinematic Video AF As the AF speed is carefully controlled during video recording, focus wobble is reduced, so very stable video recording is possible.
Linear MF Focus Control Provides convenience to video shooters by matching the torque of the focus ring as closely as possible to that of a manual focus lens when shooting video in manual mode.
Features
• Samyang's first ever zoom lens, featuring wide angle of view and optimisations for video shooting
• Bright F2.8 aperture throughout the entire zoom range
• Delivers superior sharpness and contrast in all areas of the image
• Perfectly matched for Sony FE full frame Mirrorless cameras
• Linear STM stepping motor for fast, quiet and accurate focusing with a close focus distance of just 35cm
• Custom Mode Switch allows different settings to be used which can be defined via the Samyang Lens Station, available separately
• UMC technology reduces flare and ghosting for clearer brighter images
• 9-bladed aperture provides wonderful circular bokeh in out-of-focus backgrounds
• Weather-sealing protects from dust, light rain and snow