Full leaked press text of the new Samyang 24mm f/2.8 FE lens

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UPDATE: A source (thanks!) sent me additional images which I embedded into this post

The lens will be officially announced tomorrow (June 11th). Here is the leaked press text:

Samyang AF 24MM 2,8 SONY E

Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE is designed specifically for Sony’s mirrorless system cameras and is compatible with full-frame sensors. But it can also be used with models of the A6xxx series that are equipped with the smaller APS-C sensor.

 

Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE is a perfect wide-angle lens for Sony photographers who want to keep their photo equipment as small and lightweight as possible without sacrificing functionality or optical quality.

The lens weighs only 93 grams and can be used for a vast range of subjects, from landscape, travel and architecture to street photography, group shots, and even sports!

Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE is designed specifically for Sony’s mirrorless system cameras and is compatible with full-frame sensors. But it can also be used with models of the A6xxx series that are equipped with the smaller APS-C sensor.

The lens has fast, silent and accurate autofocus, and thanks to a minimum focus of only 24 cm, it’s possible to get close to the subject and at the same include a part of the surrounding environment in the picture. A great feature when you want to capture cool detail photos on your holiday trip!

Despite its small and lightweight format, Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE contains 7 lens elements, divided into 7 groups. To minimize optical aberrations and ensure maximum sharpness all the way to the edges, the construction includes three aspherical lens elements and two made of HR (High Refractive) glass.

Samyang’s advanced Ultra Multi Coating ensures that the images show high contrast and brilliance as well as neutral color reproduction even in difficult lighting conditions.

Summary of important features

  • 24 mm wide angle with Sony FE / E mount
  • Full-frame compatible (can also be used with APS-C)
  • Compact and super light – only 93 grams!
  • Fast and silent autofocus
  • High quality optical construction with aspherical elements and HR glass
  • Short minimum focus, 24 cm

Soruce: FocusNordic Via: Nokishita

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This week SAR readers photos selection

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(UPDATED) Sony solved the star eating issue with the new A7III…or not?

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The A7III kit is in Stock at BuyDig (Click here).

Alan Dyer (article here) shared a good news. He tested the new A7III for Astrophotography and the conclusion is:

“The Star Eater is gone. Stars are not smoothed out in long exposures.”

UPDATE: Jim Kasson has just started testing the A7III spatial filtering. And while there is no final conclusion yet it looks like the A7III may has not fixed this issue once and for all:

There was a recent posting to the effect that the spatial filtering (aka “Star Eater”) present in many a7x cameras and firmware releases at shutter speeds of longer than 3.2 seconds has been “fixed” in the a7III. The spatial filtering is different, but it has not disappeared.

This means we have to hold off and wait until Jim has made the complete testing.

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via PetaPixel

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Sony Tidbits…

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Cheaper Batteries for your Sony a7III? | Wasabi Power | NP-FZ100

Sony a7III EDR in continuous bracketing mode (TheLastWord).
A Cheap Telephoto Zoom Lens for Sony a7III? | Sigma 100-400mm (That1CameraGuy).
NAB 2018: SmallHD FOCUS Monitor Kits to Work with Your Favorite Cameras (Explora).
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Review: Canon EF 2.8/200 L II on Sony a7rIII (Phillipreeve).

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Sigma 85mm and 50mm ART FE lens in Stock. A7III kit in Stock at BuyDig

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The A7III kit is in Stock at BuyDig (Click here).

And for the first time some of the new Sigma FE lenses are in Stock:
50mm f/1.4 FE lens is in Stock at Amazon, BHphoto and Adorama.
85mm f/1.4 FE lens is in Stock at Amazon and Adorama.

RX100VI:
Sony RX100VI at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon, FocusCamera, BuyDig and BestBuy. In EU at Calumet Germany and Wex UK.
Sony VCT-SGR1 Shooting Grip at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, BuyDig and BestBuy.

 

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