LK Samyang unveiled the brand-new Schneider-Kreuznach LK SAMYANG AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE lens for Sony E-Mount full-frame cameras. This lens is designed to be able to fit normal mounts, despite being a relatively wide angle lens, a first in the industry. Details are within this article.
The new LK SAMYANG AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE is a wide-angle zoom lens that was created through a collaboration between the optical technology of Germany’s Schneider-Kreuznach, known for lenses such as “Xenon” and “Super-Angulon,” and respected South Korean manufacturing technology.
Although this lens is an ultra-wide-angle lens with a focal length starting at 14mm, it can also accommodate a lens filter (77mm) on the front. Filters of a wide range of sizes can be attached, allowing you to combine a variety of filter works with the beautiful image quality of the lens.
SUPER-WIDE Ultra-wide angle zoom lens
This lens is an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens with a focal length starting at 14mm, delivering excellent performance in all situations while maintaining a compact body design.
Ideal use cases are for taking beautiful photos of landscapes, cityscapes, night skies, architecture, interiors and portraits.
Incredibly light at just 445 grams
This noticeably smaller small lens is specially designed for full-frame E-mount. It weighs just 445g, which is significantly lighter than other full-frame zoom lenses of the same focal length. It’s perfect for travel and outdoor photography, as you can focus on shooting without having to worry about carrying it around.
Crisp, clear images even in the dark
It delivers excellent resolution from the center to the periphery of the composition. The advanced optical design of 15 elements in 11 groups delivers extremely sharp images even at the maximum aperture of F2.8. It effectively corrects chromatic aberration and coma aberration, making it the perfect lens for taking breathtaking nightscape and astronomical photographs.
Macro performance
The minimum focusing distance is 0.18m across the entire focal range, and the maximum magnification is 0.26x. The ultra-wide perspective enhances the sense of scale in your photos, making nearby subjects stand out while beautifully blurring the background.
Quiet, fast and accurate autofocus
Equipped with SAMYANG’s unique linear stepping motor, this lens achieves fast and quiet autofocus performance, while accurate focus tracking ensures sharp images even with fast-moving subjects.
Useful features of the lens
User-friendly design
The easy-to-use focus and zoom rings have been designed with operability in mind, and the side of the lens barrel is equipped with an AF/MF switch and custom button, so settings can be changed instantly even while shooting.
Supports firmware updates via USB
Equipped with a USB Type-C port, it is possible to seamlessly update firmware and change settings directly via a USB cable.
Weather sealing
Weather sealing is used on various moving parts to protect the lens from water droplets, light rain, snow, dust, etc. However, this does not guarantee dustproof or water-resistant performance.
Schneider-Kreuznach LK SAMYANG AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE lens Specifications
| Aperture | 2.8–22 |
| Optical system: Lens configuration | 15 elements in 11 groups |
| Optical system: Special lens | 5 x HR lenses, 3 x ASP lenses, 3 x ED lenses |
| coating | UMC (Ultra Multi Coating) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.18m |
| Maximum magnification | Wide-angle end: 0.17x (1:5.84) Telephoto end: 0.26x (1:3.92) |
| Number of aperture blades | 9 sheets |
| Filter Size | φ77mm |
| Maximum diameter | φ84mm |
| Angle of view (full size) | Wide-angle end: 114.2° Telephoto end: 84.1° |
| Angle of view (APS-C) | Wide-angle end: 91.7° Telephoto end: 62° |
| full length | Wide-angle end: 98.63mm Telephoto end: 88.8mm |
| Weight (excluding lens cap and hood) | 445g |
| Weathershilling | Equipment |
| AF/MF mode switch | mounted |
| AF motor | Linear STM |
| Lens mount | Sony E-mount (full size) |
