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Samyang AF 60-180mm F2.8
5 stories tracked since 30 Apr 2026 — latest 22 Aug 2026. This page updates itself as new coverage lands.
30 Apr 2026 · Lens News
LK Samyang's 14-24mm F2.8 Lands on L-Mount at Half the Weight of Sigma
L-mount shooters finally have a serious alternative to the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8, and the weight difference alone makes this worth your attention. LK Samyang's version comes in at 441g versus Sigma's 795g. That's 354g you're not carrying through a construction site or a three-hour corporate walkabout. The front filter thread is the other thing that matters. Every other 14-24mm F2.8 on L-mount uses rear sheet filters because of the bulbous front element. Rear filters are fiddly, proprietary, and annoying. A standard 77mm front thread means your existing filter system works out of the box. For architecture, landscape, and real estate shooters on Lumix S or Leica SL bodies, this is a genuinely practical option shipping right now, not a roadmap promise.
13 June 2026 · Lens News
Samyang x Schneider-Kreuznach AF 60-180mm f/2.8 Full Reveal Incoming
Samyang posted an Instagram teaser pointing to the full reveal of the AF 60-180mm f/2.8 zoom lens, a collaboration between Schneider-Kreuznach and LK Samyang that first appeared at CP+ in Japan in late February. Pricing, mount options, and availability are still unconfirmed.
26 June 2026 · Lens News
Samyang/Schneider-Kreuznach AF 60-180mm f/2.8 Full-Frame Zoom Lands
Samyang and Schneider-Kreuznach have officially announced the AF 60-180mm f/2.8 full-frame telephoto zoom, completing what the two brands are calling a compact f/2.8 trinity. First shown at CP+ in February, the lens is now confirmed — pricing and mount availability not yet specified in the announcement.
1 Aug 2026 · Industry News
Sony Proposes Full Tamron Buyout; Plus New Voigtlander, Schneider and More
Sony has proposed a full buyout of Tamron, per PhotoRumors — unconfirmed but significant if it proceeds. Elsewhere: the Voigtlander Apo-Skopar 75mm f/2.8 in M-mount is open for orders, Schneider Kreuznach x LK Samyang's AF 60-180mm f/2.8 for L-mount ships August 27, and Metabones has announced TruePDAF technology for Micro Four Thirds adapters.
22 Aug 2026 · Lens Review
Samyang AF 60-180mm F2.8 E-mount: Sample Gallery and First Impressions
LK Samyang's AF 60-180mm F2.8 is a 730g telephoto zoom for E-mount, with L-mount availability confirmed for next week. Developed alongside Schneider-Kreuznach, it's the lightest option in its class. The zoom ring is stiff and inconsistent, and the build is plastic throughout, but DPReview's sample gallery is now up for anyone assessing real-world optical performance.