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The LK Samyang / Schnider Craznach AF 24-60 mm F2.8 Fe Photo: LK Samyang / Nalnullotos |
LK Samyang has announced an autofocus 24-60 mm F2.8 full-frame zoom for Sony’s e-mount. The German lensmaker is the second lens co-developed with Schnider Craznach.
AF 24–60 mm F2.8 14–24 mm F2.8 is announced earlier this year. There was a 24-60 mm mockup CP+ is shown in trade show In Japan, in February.
The company has not provided full specifications of the lens, but the images of the product show it to be relatively compact, possibly from its short-to-normal access, helping it to its long end. On 102 mm long and 500 grams, it sits directly between Sony’s large, heavy 24–70 mm F2.8 GM II and its small, light 24–50 mm F2.8 lenses.
The lens will be formally unveiled at the International Broadcasting Conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands on 12 September. We will add more details with being available.
Press release:
LK Samyang Schneider-Kreuznach to unveil the second co-developed zoom lens-IBC 2025 in AF 24-60mm F2.8 Fe
5th IBC Participation I mark strengthening compact high-demonstration zoom lineup
Seoul, 12 September 2025 – LK Samyang, earlier known as Samyang Optics, is the only optical company in Korea that designs, manufacture and marketing interchangeable lenses under its own brand. With more than 50 years of Korean optical heritage, LK Samyang has created a reliable reputation to give innovative and high quality lenses worldwide.
Along with its photographic lens business, the company also operates Xeen, a dedicated cinema lens brand that celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Together, two brands symbolize vision:
“Lk Samyang & Xen – reliable technology, empowering creators worldwide.”
In IBC 2025 in Amsterdam (12–16 September), one of the world’s major exhibitions for broadcasting and film equipment, LK Samyang will officially unveil its latest innovation: AF 24–60mm f2.8 Fe. Co-developed with the famous optical manufacturer of Germany, Schnider-Creznach, it marks the second colleague Zoom lens of the release company and highlights the 5th partnership of LK Samyang in the IBC, which shows its commitment to carry out optical solution for photographers and creators worldwide.
Earlier this year, LK Samyang and Schneider-Kreuznach launched the world’s first front-filter-wort super-wise zoom lens, AF 14-24mm F2.8 Fe for Sony e Mount, which gained strong global recognition. Construction on this success, the new AF 24–60 mm F2.8 fees the lineup to the standard zoom range, which offers unconnected optical quality in a compact and light design for both photography and video production.
AF 24-60 mm F2.8 fee major features
- Versatile Standard Zoom: Cover the required 24-60 mm range
- Constant f2.8 aperture: exceptional low-light performance and creative depth of the field saves
- Compact and Lightweight: Designed for portability without renunciation of professional performance
- Manufacturer-centered design: perfect for photography, videography, Vlogging and versatile material manufacture
With AF 14-24mm F2.8 Fe, the new AF 24-60mm f2.8 Fe LK offers the philosophy of “compact high-performance zooms” to the philosophy, which completes a strong zoom lens lineup, which empowers photographers and creators to see new attitude and story.
Mr. Pete Thiele, Head of Photo / Cine in Schnider-Kreznach, said: “
At the beginning of the year, we designed a successful foundation for our partnership with LK Samyang with AF 14-24mm F2.8 Fe. With the new AF 24–60 mm F2.8 Fe, we are now following our cooperation quickly and taking the next steps: a versatile zoom lens that gives creative minds to feel your thoughts and discover new views. ,
LK Samyang CEO Mr. Bonwuk Ku commented:
“AF 24-60mm F2.8 Fe, the second zoom lens co-developed with schneider-kreuznach and our zoom lens represents an important milestone in completing the portfolio. It will bring this to continue with optical expertise with our optical expertise with our cooperation with the shinnider.”
AF 24–60 mm F2.8 Fe will officially unveil the IBC Amsterdam on September 12, 2025, and will be made available in global markets after the exhibition.
