Samyang Sony E mount Standard zoom
Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8
Quick answer
The Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 is a standard to telephoto zoom lens covering 60-180mm at f/2.8 for the Sony E mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
- Full frame
- APS-C (90–270mm equiv.)
- 52 Sony E cameras
- Focal
- 60–180mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 730g
- Filter
- 77mm
- Min focus
- 0.35m
- AF motor
- Linear motor
What 60-180mm sees
- Full frame crop 1.0×
- 13.7–39.7° 11.4–33.4° horizontal
- APS-C crop 1.5× → 90–270mm
- 9.2–27° 7.6–22.6° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 60mm (and 180mm). Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorSamyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 60-180mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Format coverage
- Full frame
- Optical construction
- 17 elements in 14 groups
Focus
- Autofocus motor
- Linear motor
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.35 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.26×
Physical
- Weather sealing
- Yes
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 730 g
- Length
- 149 mm
- Diameter
- 86.7 mm
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8?
At 60-180mm this is a standard to telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang AF 60-180mm 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 60-180mm f/2.8?
It zooms across 60-180mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 60-180mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 90–270mm on full frame, with a 7.6–22.6° horizontal and 9.2–27° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 fit?
Any Sony E-mount camera, including Sony A1, Sony A3000, Sony A5000, Sony A5100, and Sony A6000 and 47 more.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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