
Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L (L-Mount)
Launch MSRP
$1,499- Weight
- 1,206g
- Filter
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.32m
- Max mag.
- 0.18×
- Formula
- 21E / 18G
- Released
- 2024
Specification sheet
Optical construction
- 6x ED
- 3x HR
- 2x Aspherical
- 1x Hybrid Aspherical
- UMC Coating
- Aperture range
- f/2–2.8 — f/16
Physical & ergonomics
- Weight
- 1,206g
- ⌀ × length
- 92.8 × 155.4mm
- Filter
- ⌀82mm
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- No
Autofocus actuator
- 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)
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.
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
- 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.
Technical specifications
| Mount | L-Mount (FF) · full frame |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 35–150mm |
| Category | Telephoto |
| Maximum aperture | f/2–2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 |
| Construction | 21 elements in 18 groups |
| Special elements | 6x ED · 3x HR · 2x Aspherical · 1x Hybrid Aspherical · UMC Coating |
| Aperture blades | 9 |
| Focus type | Autofocus |
|---|---|
| Drive | Linear STM |
| Minimum focus | 0.32m |
| Max magnification | 0.18× |
| Stabilisation | None (uses body IBIS) |
| Teleconverters | Not supported |
| Weight | 1,206g |
|---|---|
| Diameter × length | 92.8 × 155.4mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀82mm |
| Weather sealing | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No |
| De-clickable aperture | No |
| Release year | 2024 |
| Launch MSRP | $1,499 USD |
Sources
Verified 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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