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Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L (L-Mount) — Three-quarter front view
Three-quarter front view© LK Samyang
Samyang/RokinonAF

Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L (L-Mount)

L · ZOOM
35-150mm
APERTURE
1:2-2.8
AFWR

Launch MSRP

$1,499
Weight
1,206g
Filter
⌀82mm
Min focus
0.32m
Max mag.
0.18×
Formula
21E / 18G
Released
2024
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Specification sheet

Optical construction

21
Elements
18
Groups
6 LD · 3 ASPH
9 rounded blades
  • 6x ED
  • 3x HR
  • 2x Aspherical
  • 1x Hybrid Aspherical
  • UMC Coating
Aperture range
f/2–2.8 — f/16

Physical & ergonomics

AF
Weight
1,206g
⌀ × length
92.8 × 155.4mm
Filter
⌀82mm
Weather sealed
Yes
Aperture ring
No

Autofocus actuator

Linear STM
Autofocus
Stabilisation
Body IBIS
Teleconverter
Not supported
AF speed score
7.4 / 10

Close-up performance

Min focus distance
0.32m
Max magnification
0.18× (1:5.4)
0.18×
0×0.25×0.5× half macro1.0× macro
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Optical character

Samyang's first L-Mount lens brings its fast all-rounder zoom to Panasonic, Leica, Sigma and other L-Mount bodies, covering 35mm to 150mm with f/2 at the wide end and f/2.8 at 150mm. For portraits and events it stands in for a 35mm, 50mm, 85mm and 135mm prime in one lens.

Twelve of its 21 elements are special glass, including six ED, three high-refractive and three aspherical elements. The L version weighs 1,206g and is 155.4mm long at 35mm, with a metal barrel, weather sealing, a zoom lock, two focus hold buttons that also store a focus position in MF, and a custom switch that turns the focus ring into an aperture control or enables a dolly-zoom video mode. Close focus is 0.32m at 35mm, and the lens is parfocal in MF.

Reviewer consensus

Tests of the optically identical Sony FE version found very good to exceptional centre sharpness across the range, with low longitudinal colour, well-controlled lateral colour, moderate distortion and little focus breathing. One review found the frame uniform from f/4 and called the rendering contrasty with a smooth transition into the blur.

The weak points are edge quality at the longest focal lengths, distinct vignetting on full frame, flare when the sun is in the frame, and a light zoom ring that can creep. Autofocus is quiet and fairly fast but was found less consistent than the Tamron 35-150mm's. Overall reviewers see it as a sensible, cheaper alternative with similar resolution.

Owner sentiment

Owner feedback will appear once we have verified real-world reports for this lens.

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Strengths, weaknesses & performance

Strengths

  • +f/2 at 35mm, f/2.8 at 150mm
  • +Very good centre sharpness across the range
  • +Moderate distortion and low colour fringing
  • +Focus hold buttons, zoom lock, dolly-zoom mode
  • +Weather-sealed metal barrel

Weaknesses

  • −1,206g, 82mm filters
  • −Weaker edges at the long end
  • −AF less consistent than the best rivals
  • −Zoom ring can creep

Six-axis rating

SHARPBOKEHAFFLAREBUILDVALUE
Sharpness
8.3
Bokeh Rendering
8.3
Autofocus Speed
7.4
Flare Resistance
7.3
Build / Sealing
8.2
Value / Size
8.3

Editorial 0–10 ratings synthesised from published reviews.

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Technical specifications

Optics
MountL-Mount (FF) · full frame
Focal length35–150mm
CategoryTelephoto
Maximum aperturef/2–2.8
Minimum aperturef/16
Construction21 elements in 18 groups
Special elements6x ED · 3x HR · 2x Aspherical · 1x Hybrid Aspherical · UMC Coating
Aperture blades9
Focus
Focus typeAutofocus
DriveLinear STM
Minimum focus0.32m
Max magnification0.18×
StabilisationNone (uses body IBIS)
TeleconvertersNot supported
Body
Weight1,206g
Diameter × length92.8 × 155.4mm
Filter thread⌀82mm
Weather sealingYes
Aperture ringNo
De-clickable apertureNo
Release year2024
Launch MSRP$1,499 USD
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Sources

Verified 2026-10-25 against the pages below. Specifications come from the maker; summaries only reflect reviews and owner reports we actually read.

Specifications

  • lksamyang.com› en/product/product-view.php
  • lksamyang.com› en/about/notice-view.php
  • newsshooter.com› 2024/06/04/samyang-af-35-150mm-f2-2-8-l/
  • digitalcameraworld.com› news/samyang-launches-its-first-ever-l-mount-lens

Launch price

  • digitalcameraworld.com› news/samyang-launches-its-first-ever-l-mount-lens

Professional reviews

  • lenstip.com› 683.10-Lens_review-Samyang_AF_35-150_mm_f_2-2.8_FE_Summary.h
  • digitalcameraworld.com› reviews/samyang-af-35-150mm-f2-28-review
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    WT
    413g
    FLT
    ⌀67mm
    MFD
    0.14m
    MSRP
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    20–200mmF3.5–6.3
    WT
    550g
    FLT
    ⌀72mm
    MFD
    0.17m
    MSRP
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    28–105mmF2.8
    WT
    995g
    FLT
    ⌀82mm
    MFD
    0.40m
    MSRP
    $1,499
    AFWRRING·DC