IBC2025
At IBC 2025, LK Samyang will officially unveil its latest innovation, the AF 24-60mm F2.8 FE, which will be released globally after the show.
Co-developed with renowned German optics manufacturer Schneider-Kreuznach, this lens is the company’s second collaborative zoom lens and marks LK Samyang’s fifth IBC appearance, demonstrating the company’s commitment to advancing optical solutions for photographers and creators around the world.
Earlier this year, LK Samyang and Schneider-Kreuznach launched the AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE, the world’s first ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for Sony E-mount that supports a front filter, to global acclaim. Building on this success, the new AF 24-60mm F2.8 FE expands the lineup to the standard zoom range, offering uncompromising optical quality in a compact and lightweight design suited for both photography and video production.
Main features of the LK SAMYANG AF 24-60mm F2.8 FE
- Versatile standard zoom: covers the essential 24-60mm range
- Constant F2.8 brightness: Provides outstanding low-light performance and creative depth of field
- Compact and lightweight: Designed for portability without sacrificing professional performance
- Creator-centric design: Ideal for photography, videography, vlogging and versatile content creation
Together with the AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE, the new AF 24-60mm F2.8 FE completes an enhanced zoom lens lineup that embodies LK Samyang’s philosophy of offering “compact, high-performance zooms” and empowers photographers and creators to explore new perspectives and storytelling possibilities.
“At the beginning of the year, we laid the foundation for our successful partnership with LK Samyang with the AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE,” Pete Thiele, Head of Photography/Cinema at Schneider Kreuznach, said. “With the new AF 24-60mm F2.8 FE, we are now rapidly moving our collaboration to the next level and taking the next step. This is a versatile zoom lens that gives creative talent even more freedom to realize their ideas and discover new perspectives.”
“The AF 24-60mm F2.8 FE is our second zoom lens co-developed with Schneider-Kreuznach and marks an important milestone in completing our zoom lens portfolio,” Bong-Wook Koo, CEO of LK Samyang, said.
“Combining our more than 50 years of optical expertise with the proven experience gained from working with Schneider, we will continue to deliver innovative solutions that inspire creators around the world. We are proud to launch this lens at our fifth IBC appearance and look forward to the excitement it will bring.”
