Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 - Sony E

Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 Sony FE - Relatively wide lens

The Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 Sony FE is a particularly compact and lightweight ultra-wide angle lens for Sony E/FE mounts.With a diagonal angle of view of 100 degrees (with cinema size sensors), it is particularly suitable for landscape, architectural, urban and close-up photography, thanks to its 25 cm close focusing distance.

Excellent travel lens
Although Samyang's new wide-angle lens is specifically designed for full-frame sensors, it is also suitable for Sony's A6xxx series cameras with smaller APS-C sensors. With the smaller sensor, its performance is closer to that of a wide-angle prime lens (28mm focal length) which is ideal for group shots, travel and urban photography.

Weighing only 145 grams, the Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE is also one of the lightest full-frame lenses in its class, making it an excellent choice when travelling limits the amount and size of your equipment - without compromising on image quality and functionality.

Fast, sharp and quiet
Thanks to the linear STM motor, the Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE focuses both quickly and silently, making it ideal for video shooting.

Although the lens has been designed with an emphasis on compact size, image quality has not been compromised one bit. The optical construction consists of 9 elements mounted in 8 groups. These include 3 aspherical elements that minimise distortion and ensure sharp focus from corner to corner, 2 high refractive index (HR) glass elements and 3 low dispersion (ED) elements that combat reflections and chromatic aberration (colour leakage).

The advanced anti-reflective UMC (Ultra Multilayer Coating) eliminates glare and ensures maximum contrast and brightness even in difficult lighting conditions.

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Key information

• Compact 18mm lens with Sony FE/E mounts
• Full-frame lens, also suitable for APS-C sensors
• Fast and quiet autofocus
• High-quality optical design with aspherical, HR and ED elements
• Short minimum focusing distance (25cm)

Technical specifications

• Burning distance 18mm
• Aperture f/2.8 - 22
• Sony E mount
• Full Frame compatible
• Viewing angle 100.1°
• Shortest focusing distance 25 cm
• Maximum magnification 0.09x
• Optical design 9 elements in 8 groups
• 7-leaf dimmer
• Automatic focus
• Filter thread 58 mm
• Size 63.5 x 60.5 mm
• Weight 145 g