Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE

Samyang first made its name by producing inexpensive manual focus lenses that rapidly gained a reputation for punching well above their weight in terms of optical quality. But over the past few years it has expanded its ambitions, and has begun to produce a range of autofocus lenses for both DSLRs and full-frame mirrorless cameras. The AF 24mm f/2.8 FE is its latest offering in the latter category, and follows on from last year's AF 35mm f/2.8 FE in being a compact, lightweight prime that's also very affordable, costing just £279.

The ‘FE' in the lens's name designates that it's made for Sony's full-frame mirrorless cameras, and