The New Samyang 14-24mm f/2.8 FE

credits: Samyang/Schneider

In a surprise team-up, German optics company Schneider-Kreuznach and Samyang just announced their first lens together—the Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 FE for Sony E-mount cameras. It blends Schneider’s legendary optics with Samyang’s modern tech, giving full-frame mirrorless shooters a new ultra-wide option.

What’s cool about it? Unlike most 14-24mm lenses, this one takes standard 77mm front filters—a big deal for landscape photographers. It’s also super compact at just 3.3 inches (84mm) long and 445g (0.98 lbs), way smaller and lighter than Sigma’s or Nikon’s versions. Plus, it can focus as close as 7.1 inches (0.18m), so you can get right up on your subject.

No word on pricing yet, but it’s dropping in April 2025. Oddly, there’s no L-Mount version (yet), even though Samyang is part of the L-Mount Alliance.

You can see full details on Schneider’s Website here