Samyang
Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 Sony FE
The Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 Sony FE lands as a entry-level camera lense, built around Sony E.
51/100
Sony E
£599best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Scores 51/100
- Built for the job
- No constant aperture (zoom)
- No in-lens stabilisation
Score profile
Scored against the camera lenses classWhere the Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 Sony FE wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Mount and format
MountSony E
Optics
Focal length min24 mm
Focal length max70 mm
Design and build
Weight1027 g
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSamyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 Sony FE vs Canon Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM
Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 Sony FECanon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM
| SamyangSamyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 Sony FEThis page | CanonCanon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51 /100 | 51 /100 |
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Weight | 1027 gBetter | 1070 g |
Who it's for
Is the Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 Sony FE right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable camera lense for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need constant aperture (zoom), in which case a higher-tier camera lense is the better call.
Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
okay
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 Sony FE worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 51/100 against other camera lenses, a entry-level result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 Sony FE?
Its overall 51/100 rating against the rest of the camera lenses class.
How does it compare to the Sony Alpha 7 IV with 28-70mm Lens?
The Sony Alpha 7 IV with 28-70mm Lens scores 52/100 versus this one at 51/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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