Samyang has launched a fast AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE zoom for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. It is the second zoom lens in the South Korean firm's autofocus lens range - following on from the Samsung AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE which went on sale last year. As is usual, the new lens will be sold under the Rokinon brand in North America.
The focal range of the 35-150mm lens is a slightly unusual one - but is a range that has been previously produced by Tamron, most recently with the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD. The zoom range, and the maximum aperture offers a great all-in-one compromise to carrying both a 24-70mm f/2.8 and a 70-200mm f/2.8, making it appeal to portrait and wedding photographers. It doesn't have quite the same reach, but makes up for this with a wider maximum aperture at the wide-angle lens - and the obvious increased convenience and reduction in weight.
