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AF 24mm F1.8 FE

Sony E · Prime · FULL FRAME

AF 24mm F1.8 FE — 24mm f/1.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the samyang lineup.

$399

Launch price

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Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Focal Length

24 mm

Max Aperture

f/1.8

Mount

Sony E

Coverage

Full Frame

Stabilization

No

Weight

230 g

Min Focus

25 cm

Filter Size

58 mm

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Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · f/1.8 aperture gives excellent subject isolation
  • · 9-blade rounded diaphragm creates creamy out-of-focus highlights

Sports & Action

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · Constant fast f/1.8 aperture allows fast shutter speeds
  • · Equipped with high-speed silent AF motor for fast action tracking

Video & Hybrid

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · Internal focusing keeps lens length constant and stops rotation
  • · Fast prime aperture offers cinematic shallow depth of field

Landscape

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · Wide-angle focal length (24mm) is great for landscape photography
  • · Relatively light weight (230g) is easy to hike with

Travel

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · Ultralight (230g) — perfect for all-day carry without fatigue

Wildlife

Limited
1.0/ 10
  • · Fast tracking AF motor helps track moving birds/animals

Macro & Close-up

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Short focus distance of 25 cm allows close shooting

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day
  • Native Sony E mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE

Optical Design

Focal length (Min)24 mm
Focal length (Max)24 mm
Max aperture (Wide)f/1.8
Max aperture (Tele)f/1.8
Elements8
Groups6
Special elements2 Aspherical, 1 HR, 1 ED

Focus System

Min focus distance25 cm
Max magnification0.13 ×
Autofocus motorLinear STM
Internal focusYes

Image Stabilization

Optical stabilizationNo
OIS effectiveness0 stops

Physical Specs

Weight230 g
Length70.5 mm
Diameter65 mm
Filter thread size58 mm
Weather sealingNo
Diaphragm blades9

Compatibility

Lens mountSony E
Format coverageFull Frame

Features

Control ringNo
Custom function buttonNo