Quick answer
The Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 24mm at f/24.0 for the Sony E mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8: a wide-angle prime lens with a 24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 24mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/24.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Optical construction
- 7 elements in 7 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.24 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.13x
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
- Length
- 37 mm
- Diameter
- 61.8 mm
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8?
At 24mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 24mm | 73.7° | 84.1° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 36mm | 53.1° | 62° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 use?
It uses the Sony E mount, so it fits Sony E cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8?
It is a fixed 24mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/24.0. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 24mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/24.0.
What is the Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 36mm on full frame, with a 53.1° horizontal and 62° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 fit?
Any Sony E-mount camera, including Sony A1, Sony A3000, Sony A5000, Sony A5100, and Sony A6000 and 28 more.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
