We were amazed by the Schneider-Kreuznach LK Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 when we reviewed it at the end of last year. Full-frame fast wide-angle zooms like this are usually bulky affairs - but this one was much smaller and lighter, and has the distinct bonus of a removable lens hood. The perfect all-in wide option for travel - except that it was aonly available in Sony FE mount. Now, at last, more photographers can take advantge with the announcement that this autofocus zoom will now be available in L-mount - for use on Panasonic, Sigma and Leica full-frame mirrorless cameras.
The result of a design collaboration between Samyang Optics and the legendary German optical pioneer Schneider-Kreuznach, the constant f/2.8 aperture wideangle zoom weighs just 441g / 0.97lb. And its size is epitomized by the fact that the front filter mount is a modest 77mm - facilitating the use of polarizers, NDs and other filters.
Mount options |
L-mount, or Sony E (FE) |
Lens construction |
15 elements in 11 groups |
Angle of view |
142.2 to 84.1 degrees |
Diaphragm blades |
9 |
Minimum aperture |
f/22 |
Minimum focus distance |
0.18m / 0.59ft |
Maximum magnification |
0.26x |
Filter size |
77mm |
Dimensions |
84x88.8mm / 3.31x3.5in |
Weight |
441g / 0.97lb |
The new mount option will be available in May, priced at £1,050.
As usual, the lens will be sold under the Rokinon brand in North America.
Read our full Schneider-Kreuznach LK Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 review
