Samyang Announces 18mm F2.8 Auto Focus Full Frame E-Mount Lens

Samyang 18mm AF FE lens

Samyang announced the latest addition to their fullframe E-mount line-up. Available under the names Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE lens ($399) & Rokinon AF 18mm F2.8 FE lens ($399), it weighs in at just 145g yet offers a super wide 100 degree angle of view.

Featuring three aspherical, two high refractive and three low dispersion elements for a high level of sharpness, with low chromatic aberration and minimal distortion ideal for landscape, interior, travel and astro photography.

Samyang 18mm f2.8 optical construction

Specs:

Aperture Range: F2.8 ~ 22
Lens Optical Construction: 9 Elements in 8 Groups
Coating: UMC
Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.25m (0.82ft)
Magnification Ratio: x 0.09
Diaphragm Blades: 7
Filter Size: 58mm
Maximum Diameter: 63.5mm
Mount: Sony FE
Angle of View: 100.1 degrees
Length: 60.5mm
Weight: 145g
AF Motor: Linear STM

Pre-Order Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE lens from Adorama
Pre-Order Rokinon AF 18mm F2.8 FE lens from B&H Photo

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