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Another Great 24mm Tiny Lens with Useful Features

Nic Taylor

Photographer from UK


Samyang kick off 2021 with yet another release to their widely successful "Tiny" range. This time it's another 24mm lens and following on from their last couple of lens releases for Sony Full-frame E-mount this new Autofocus 24mm lens follows suit with similar size and design to the AF 35mm F1.8 FE and AF 75mm F1.8 FE lenses. Again adding a custom button to the lens which comes in very handy especially for video use, Samyang have added another feature with a Focus Hold button which allows photographers to set the infinity focus point, a great feature for astrophotographers. 

 

Suited mainly for landscape, street photography and architectural shots, to say that 24mm is a popular focal length is a bit of an understatement. When it comes to third party brands there's no fewer than five 24mm prime lenses and three zoom lenses. That's a total of eighteen full frame autofocus lenses that are capable of the 24mm focal length including the native Sony lenses. So there is a lot of competition there at this focal length. Even more if you go further and include manual focus lenses.

 

As with the AF 35mm f1.8 FE and the AF 75mm f1.8 FE before that, the custom switch has two modes labelled "Mode 1" and "Mode 2". If the switch is set to Mode 1 then as you’d expect you can alter focus using the focus ring (if the camera is set to MF or DMF). However, if the switch is set to Mode 2 then you can adjust the aperture using the focus ring instead of the dial on the camera body. 



At just 71.5mm in length and weighing in at a tiny 230g/270g (without lens cap or hood/with lens caps and petal shaped hood) this lens features a construction of 11 elements in 8 groups. Samyang utilises 2 aspherical elements, 3 high-refractive lenses, plus Ultra Multi Coating in the lens which are capable of capturing crisp, contrasty images with low chromatic aberration and minimal distortion. Similar to both the AF 75mm and the AF 35mm F1.8 it has nine aperture blades for smooth bokeh, a 58mm filter thread and quite a close minimum focus distance of 0.19m (0.62ft). It has a 83.7° angle of view on full frame, 60.9° on APS-C (cropped sensor) cameras. As with all Samyang's AF lenses this lens doesn't include a distance or depth of field scale. However, it does feature weather sealing with a rubber gasket on the metal lens mount. This lens has a slightly different and more matte finish/coating to the body of the lens itself as opposed to the other Samyang lenses which have a more shiny finish. After using this lens for a while I think I prefer this new look and feel.

 

Size in hand (I have smallish hands)

 

The AF 24mm F1.8 FE lens incorporates a Linear Stepping Motor (STM) for fast, smooth and accurate focusing. Focusing is via focus by wire and is near silent. Eye AF works very well and is able to track movement. Low-light performance of the AF is great too. As with all of Samyang's "Tiny" lenses I love how compact and lightweight this lens is. This lens is definitely a great addition to Samyang's lens line-up and a lens that will appeal to a wide range of photographers.

 


 

 

Image to the left features Samyang's latest lenses for Sony E-Mount. From left to right, the brand new AF 24mm F1.8 FE, AF 35mm F1.8 FE, AF 75mm F1.8 FE. Note the size difference between the three lenses and the different (matte) finish on the AF 24mm F1.8 FE.

 

Due to the work and sort of images I shoot, a 24mm lens is a focal length that I rarely useI usually shoot food so the lenses I mainly use are my Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FE, Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE and a macro lens. I also shoot interiors so a 24mm for this sort of shoot would not be quite wide enough. For interiors, I usually use a 16-35mm on my Sony A7RIII or my Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 FE for really wide angles for smaller spaces to get as much in the shot as possible. Having said that, the size of this 24mm lens is relatively small, and it doesn't add much weight to add to a bag of camera gear. Also, the minimum focus distance allows you to get quite close to your subject so I was surprised to see that I was able to shoot a couple of food shots with this lens and they came out pretty well. Covid-19 has certainly limited the amount I've been able to get out and shoot with this lens as the UK has been in lockdown throughout the time I've had it. As such I haven't shot as many sample images as I would've liked especially in terms of landscape images which this lens would be ideally suited for. Also a comparison with the smaller Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE would be great as I have that lens too but just haven't been able to get out and shoot with the two. Maybe that would be an article for another time. To sum up, my overall conclusion of the lens so far is that it has a very similar build and size to the AF 75mm F1.8 which I love as it feels like it gives a great balance to the camera I use. It's not too big or too small. I really like the newer finish/coating to the body of the lens itself. Weather sealing, the custom switch and the new AF Hold button all make this a very appealing lens. The AF Hold button would be great for astro shooters but I haven't been able to test this out yet. AF is very responsive and accurate. Images are sharp and detailed as you can see from the samples below. Another great lens from Samyang!

 

 

 

All sample images shot with a Sony A7RIII 


 

1/160th sec, f4, ISO 64

 

 

1/160th sec, f5, ISO 100

 

 

 

1/160th sec, f5, ISO 50


 

1/160th sec, f5, ISO 50

 

1/160th sec, f5, ISO 50

 

1/160th sec, f10, ISO 125

 

 

1/160th sec, f10, ISO 125

 

1/800th sec, f4, ISO 80

 

1/4000th sec, f1.8, ISO 100

 

1/160th sec, f4, ISO 80

 

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Samyang’s Guide to Achieving the Optimal Angle of View

The perfect spacing and distance are always necessary when shooting all kinds of subjects, including people, to give them a proper relationship with the beautiful space around them. So, what’s the exact distance that helps you best appreciate a work of art, or a photo?

The correct answer is the diagonal length of the full frame of a subject.

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The best standpoint from which to appreciate the full view of a subject is the distance of the diagonal length of the subject frame. This wider angle is superior to standing closer at a 50 degree angle to get a more detailed view. This notion of an ideal distance or view point is also applicable in the world of photography.

For still images, keeping a distance equal to the diagonal length of the full image surface is recommended. The full frame sensor of a digital camera is 36 x 24mm and the diagonal length is 43.26mm so any distance close to this number is nearer to the ideal than the currently accepted industry standard of 50mm.

Back when film cameras were common, 45mm was the industry standard and this continued as reflex cameras needed extra space to fit a mirror. However, as mirrorless cameras become more popular again, there has been a need to return to this industry standard…which is the impetus for the Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE. With less distortion than a 35mm lens and wider angles than a 55mm lens, the Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE is a perfect lens for portraits, landscapes, architecture photography, and pictures of pets.

What is Preset Aperture Control Function?

On the Preset Aperture Control function, the aperture blade operates smoothly like a "De-clicked lens", which is advantageous for video recording.
Fujifilm cameras are engineered to control the aperture according to the minimum exposure value(F-stop), so when the camera controls the aperture, it blinks momentarily to set the proper exposure.

AF 75mm F1.8 X intentionally disconnects the communication with the camera body and the lens itself on the Preset Aperture Control function, so it is possible to smoothly adjust the exposure without flickering. ISO and shutter speed are adjusted according to the changed exposure by controlling the aperture, so the exposure value can be changed even with the 1/2 F-stop.

What is Preset Aperture Control Function?

On the Preset Aperture Control function, the aperture blade operates smoothly like a "De-clicked lens", which is advantageous for video recording.
Fujifilm cameras are engineered to control the aperture according to the minimum exposure value(F-stop), so when the camera controls the aperture, it blinks momentarily to set the proper exposure.

AF 75mm F1.8 X intentionally disconnects the communication with the camera body and the lens itself on the Preset Aperture Control function, so it is possible to smoothly adjust the exposure without flickering. ISO and shutter speed are adjusted according to the changed exposure by controlling the aperture, so the exposure value can be changed even with the 1/2 F-stop.

What is Recommended Settings for Preset Aperture Control Function?

The Preset Aperture Control function operates only when shooting video(Movie mode) and the focusing mode of the camera is set to AF mode. Please set the aperture at f/1.8 before switching the "Custom Switch" to "Mode 2. It is recommended to set the "Exposure mode" as A mode (Aperture Priority AE) or M mode (Manual Exposure).

* How to use the “Preset Aperture Control” function?

1) Camera Body Setting
      AF Mode → Video Mode ('A' or 'M' mode) → Set the Aperture @F1.8
(2) Lens Setting
      Switch your "Custom Switch” to “Mode 2(M2)"
(3) Now, you're ready to use the Preset Aperture Control function with your focus ring

What is Recommended Settings for Preset Aperture Control Function?

The Preset Aperture Control function operates only when shooting video(Movie mode) and the focusing mode of the camera is set to AF mode. Please set the aperture at f/1.8 before switching the "Custom Switch" to "Mode 2. It is recommended to set the "Exposure mode" as A mode (Aperture Priority AE) or M mode (Manual Exposure).

* How to use the “Preset Aperture Control” function?

1) Camera Body Setting
      AF Mode → Video Mode ('A' or 'M' mode) → Set the Aperture @F1.8
(2) Lens Setting
      Switch your "Custom Switch” to “Mode 2(M2)"
(3) Now, you're ready to use the Preset Aperture Control function with your focus ring

[What is Dolly Shot? How to shoot easily]

[What is Dolly shot?]

A dolly shot, also referred to as a tracking shot or trucking shot, is a camera movement technique used by cinematographers to track and follow a subject in motion. To achieve this, the camera is mounted on a device called a "dolly," which facilitates smooth tracking movement. The dolly can move in front of, behind, or alongside the subject, which can be a person, a location, a product, or any other object of focus in the frame. Through this, you can control the emotional distance between the subject and the viewer by highlighting the audiovisual and dramatic effects.

[How to take a Dolly Shot simply by handheld]

Tip. If the moving distance is long, the camera may shake, so please shoot at a focal length between 35 and 100mm.
1. Stand at a distance of about 1.5 to 2 meters away from the subject.
2. Set the custom switch to MF and Mode 3 and adjust the focal length to about 100mm.
3. After focusing on the subject, set the aperture to F8~16.
4. Slowly turn the zoom ring to the left (towards the wide-angle end) while using your upper body and arms to move the camera toward your subject.
5. Dolly Shot complete!
※ When shooting from a farther distance from the subject, use a cart or gimbal for more stable shooting.

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