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A 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is the workhorse of choice for a lot of creatives, offering a wide maximum aperture and a versatile range of focal lengths. However, they are often rather expensive. Samyang’s new 24-70mm f/2.8 AF Zoom comes in at a price significantly lower than many first-party options zoom and telephoto lens.
The new Samyang 24-70mm f/2.8 AF Zoom lens. At $999( 529,470 Naira), the 24-70mm f/2.8 is much cheaper than first-party options, but it still comes with a range of advanced features, including:
- 17 elements in 14 groups
- Weather-sealed body
- Parfocal design, making the lens especially useful for video work
- Three high-refractive elements for increased resolution
- Two aspherical elements for reduced distortion and increased sharpness
- One HB element
- Three extra-low dispersion elements
- UMC coating for reduced flares and ghosting and increased contrast
- Linear Sonic Motor for quick autofocus
- Manual focus override
- Minimum focusing distance of 13.8 inches (35 cm)
- Torque of focus ring specifically designed to match that of a manual focus lens when shooting video in manual focus mode
- Nine diaphragm blades
- Custom switch for switching manual focus ring to aperture control
- Cine Kit available separately with focus gearing, follow focus, and tripod mount
So far, it looks like Samyang may have another winner on their hands. Check out the video below for the full rundown from YouTube by Sison’s
