Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE Review

Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE Verdict

We seem to have gone full circle and classic prime lenses, once the only choice, are seemingly being rediscovered and once again becoming highly sought after. Compact, high quality and reasonable priced it is not difficult to see why. The optical designs have in some cases benefited from modern technologies and glasses and they can comfortably surpass the performance of their predecessors.

This is where we find the Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 lens – superb performance, compact size, excellent price and a compelling focal length to use. There's nothing to dislike, everything to like and an obvious Editor's Choice.

Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE Pros

Excellent sharpness centre and edge
Virtually no distortion
Highly corrected for CA
Compact and light
Fast and accurate AF
Quality manufacture
Classic, useful focal length

Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE Cons

No distance or DOF scales
Some flare with strong backlighting

Features: 4/5

Handling: 5/5

Performance: 5/5

Value: 5/5

Overall Verdict

5/5

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