We hope Samyang releases a manual focus version of this lens eventually. Regardless, it’s nice to see competition in the 24-70mm range, and the fact this lens is parfocal should make it stand out to filmmakers.
Key specifications:
- 17 elements, 14 groups
- 9 different special lens elements (aspherical, ED, HR, HB)
- Linear STM autofocus motor
- $999 or less price
- 9 bladed rounded aperture
- 82mm filter
- 0.35M closer focus
- Parfocal
- Custom mode switch on lens
- For Sony FE