Sony's Updated E-Mount Partner List Adds Samyang, Excludes Chinese Brands

Sony has published an updated official E-mount license partner list (as of July 2026), with Samyang appearing as a new addition. The list includes Carl Zeiss AG, Cooke Optics, Cosina, Fujifilm, and others — but notably excludes Chinese lens manufacturers. Official licensed partners get access to E-mount basic specifications from Sony, which affects native compatibility and full feature support with Sony bodies.