Samyang / Rokinon AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE

Focal length: 14–24 mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Weight: 441 g
Filter diameter: 77 mm
Min. focus distance: 18 cm
Length: 96.6 mm

Overview

The Samyang / Rokinon AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE is a compact autofocus ultra wide zoom for Sony E-mount full frame cameras. It was developed jointly with Schneider-Kreuznach and released in April 2025 (sold as Rokinon in the United States). It suits landscape, architecture, interiors and astrophotography.

Optical design

The lens has 15 elements in 11 groups. According to the maker, it includes three aspherical, five high refractive and three ED elements, a UMC coating and a 9 blade diaphragm. The aperture runs from F2.8 to F22. The minimum focus distance is 18 cm across the zoom range, with a maximum magnification of 0.26x at 24 mm. Samyang says the three aspherical elements reduce coma for night sky work.

Autofocus and handling

Autofocus uses a linear STM motor. The lens has focus and zoom rings, an AF/MF switch, a customizable button preset to focus lock and a USB port for firmware updates. Samyang says the focus ring can act as an aperture ring in autofocus mode when using the Samyang Lens Manager. There is no stabilizer.

Build and size

The lens weighs 445 g (without cap and hood), has a maximum diameter of 84 mm and measures 98.6 mm at the wide end and 88.8 mm at the tele end. It takes 77 mm front filters, which Samyang highlights as unusual among super wide zooms of this class. It has weather sealing against dust and light rain, though not guaranteed under all conditions.

Where it fits

It competes with the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art, the Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM and the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II. Samyang's own primes in this range include the Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 FE and Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE.

Pros and cons

Pros

Light at 445 g for a 14-24 mm F2.8
77 mm front filter thread
18 cm close focus over the whole range
Weather sealing and USB firmware updates

Cons

No lens stabilization
Zoom range tops out at 24 mm

Verdict

The AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE aims at users who want a bright ultra wide zoom with filter support and low weight. The data show a strong focus on size and practical features, which makes it an interesting option for travel and astrophotography.

Technical Specifications

min focal length: 14 mm
max focal length: 24 mm
max f (min zoom): f/2.8
max f (max zoom): f/2.8
min. aperture: f/22
Elements: 15
Groups: 11
Weight: 441 g (0.97 lb)
Filter diameter: 77 mm
min focus distance: 18 cm (7.09 in)
Length: 96.6 mm (3.8 in)
Diameter: 84 mm (3.31 in)

Simulate depth of field and angle of view

Which cameras does the Samyang / Rokinon AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE fit?

The Samyang / Rokinon AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE is a full-frame lens for L-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 21-36 mm in full-frame terms.

L-Mount cameras

Full frame:: Leica SL3-P, Leica SL3-S, Sigma BF, Panasonic Lumix S1II, Panasonic Lumix S1IIE, Panasonic Lumix S1RII, Leica SL3, Panasonic Lumix S9, Blackmagic PYXIS 6K, Panasonic Lumix S5II, Panasonic Lumix S5IIX, Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K, Panasonic Lumix BS1H, Leica SL2-S, Panasonic Lumix S5, Sigma fp L, Leica SL2, Panasonic Lumix S1, Panasonic Lumix S1R, Panasonic Lumix S1H, Sigma fp, Leica SL (Typ 601)
APS-C:: Leica CL, Leica TL2, Leica TL, Leica T (Typ 701)