Samyang’s New AF 24-60mm f/2.8 FE Lens

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Samyang has announced development of a new AF 24-60mm f/2.8 lens, its second collaboration with German optics maker Schneider-Kreuznach. The lens follows last year’s AF 14-24mm f/2.8 FE, which stood out as the first front-filter-compatible ultra-wide zoom for Sony E-mount. With the new 24-60mm, Samyang is moving into the standard zoom range, where it will go up against similar lenses already available for other mounts.

Details are still pretty limited, but Samyang says the 24-60mm f/2.8 will strike a balance between portability and performance, aiming to stay compact and lightweight without cutting corners on image quality. The company is pitching it as part of its “Compact High-Performance Zooms” philosophy, pairing it with the 14-24mm f/2.8 to form a more rounded lineup for photographers and video shooters who want bright, versatile zooms without carrying too much bulk. With Schneider-Kreuznach involved again, expectations are high for great optics and solid build quality.

There is no word yet on pricing or availability. Samyang will show the lens publicly for the first time at this week’s IBC Amsterdam expo, much like they did with the 14-24mm earlier this year at CP+. That lens wasn’t officially announced until a month later and didn’t reach Europe and America until mid-summer under the Rokinon brand. If Samyang follows a similar timeline, the AF 24-60mm f/2.8 likely won’t hit shelves until late 2025, but we will see!

You can see full details and the press release on dpreview’s website here