
Sony E Autofocus
Samyang 24-70MM F2.8 AF
- Focal length
- 24–70 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 1027 g
- Filter diameter
- 82 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 35 cm
- Length
- 128.5 mm
At a Glance
This standard zoom for Sony E-Mount and full frame covers 24-70 mm at a constant f/2.8 and is weather sealed. It reaches 0.27x magnification at a 35 cm minimum focus distance. At 1 kg it is heavy. Autofocus uses a linear STM drive, and the zoom is parfocal. Everyday shooting, travel and events suit it.
Good for
- Everyday
- Travel
- Events
Worth knowing
- At 1 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 24 mm
- Max. focal length
- 70 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 17
- Groups
- 14
- Weight
- 1,027 g (2.26 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 82 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 35 cm (13.78 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:3.7 (0.27×)
- Length
- 128.5 mm (5.06 in)
- Diameter
- 88 mm (3.46 in)
- Announced
- October 2021
Manufacturer data: lksamyang.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Samyang 24-70MM F2.8 AF fit?
The Samyang 24-70MM F2.8 AF is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 36-105 mm in full-frame terms.
Sony E-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
- APS-C:
- Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3
Samyang 24-70MM F2.8 AF compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Samyang 24-70MM F2.8 AF | Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art | Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art | Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24-70 mm | 24-70 mm | 24-70 mm | 24-70 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 1,027 g | 830 g | 735 g | 886 g |
| Filter diameter | 82 mm | 82 mm | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 35 cm | 18 cm | 17 cm | 38 cm |
| Length | 128.5 mm | 125 mm | 122.2 mm | 136 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Samyang 24-70MM F2.8 AF: FAQ
Does the Samyang 24-70MM F2.8 AF have autofocus?
Yes, the Samyang 24-70MM F2.8 AF has autofocus.
Does the Samyang 24-70MM F2.8 AF have image stabilization?
No, the Samyang 24-70MM F2.8 AF has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Samyang 24-70MM F2.8 AF weigh?
The Samyang 24-70MM F2.8 AF weighs 1,027 g. It is 128.5 mm long with a diameter of 88 mm.
What filter size does the Samyang 24-70MM F2.8 AF use?
The Samyang 24-70MM F2.8 AF takes 82 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Samyang 24-70MM F2.8 AF focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Samyang 24-70MM F2.8 AF is 35 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Samyang 24-70MM F2.8 AF a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Samyang 24-70MM F2.8 AF covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 36-105 mm in full-frame terms.
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Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
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Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II | Art
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Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary
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