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Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE Review

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The Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE is a large and heavy lens with some issues, but it has potential. It is well-suited for video work and offers quick and smooth autofocus. The image quality is good, especially when stopped down.

The Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE is a lens with some issues, but it also has potential. The build quality is impressive, but its size and weight may be a drawback for some users. The lens is well-suited for video work and offers quick and smooth autofocus, making it a good choice for videographers.

Pros
  • Good for video work
  • Quick and smooth autofocus
  • Impressive build quality
  • Good image quality when stopped down
Cons
  • Large and heavy
  • Issues with fringing
  • Some misleading claims about features
  • Soft image quality at wider apertures

The image quality is good, especially when stopped down. Overall, it's a good lens for work if you can live with its idiosyncrasies, and stills photographers will find it a good value for the money, despite some of its drawbacks.

The Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE is a lens with some issues, but it also has potential. The build quality is impressive, but its size and weight may be a drawback for some users. The lens is well-suited for video work and offers quick and smooth autofocus, making it a good choice for videographers. However, it does have some problems with fringing, both lateral and longitudinal aberration. On the positive side, the image quality is good, especially when stopped down. Overall, it's a good lens for work if you can live with its idiosyncrasies, and stills photographers will find it a good value for the money, despite some of its drawbacks.

The lens is well-suited for video work and offers quick and smooth autofocus, making it a good choice for videographers.

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