Samyang AF Compact SYIO2418-E 24mm
Weighing just 230g with full weather sealing, this 24mm f/1.8 prime combines a fast aperture with specialized optics including 2 aspherical and 2 ED elements for controlled aberrations. Its linear STM motor drives quiet autofocus, while the 190mm minimum focus distance and 9-blade diaphragm enable close-up shots with smooth bokeh. This lens is best for landscape and astrophotography shooters needing a lightweight, wide-angle prime for Sony E-mount bodies.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong macro (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong optical (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average aperture (23rd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (26th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 23 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 24 |
| Focal Length Max | 24 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | UMC Ultra Multi-Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Linear STM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 190 |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.7 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samyang AF Compact SYIO2418-E 24mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 230 | 450 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | Linear STM | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samyang AF Compact SYIO2418-E 24mm | 87 | 26 | 89.2 | 86.3 | 71.5 | 22.6 | 33.6 | 64 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.7 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 68.1 | 64.5 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.3 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 83 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.4 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 69.1 | 68.7 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.2 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 93.1 | 63.4 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 26 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 77.2 | 87.8 | 98.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offer From CA$553
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$521
Price History
Usage Scores
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