Samyang's cinema 24mm for Sony — the VDSLR Mark II with improved coatings.
The Samyang VDSLR 24mm T1.5 II for Sony E is the Mark II cinema version of Samyang's popular 24mm f/1.4. The Mark II improves coatings and focus ring mechanism. Geared focus ring for follow-focus. De-clicked aperture. T-stop marking. At 24mm T1.5, the essential wide-angle cinema perspective with fast speed. Sony E mount for mirrorless video.
Mark II improved coatings and focus mechanism over the original. Same proven 24mm optics. Fast T1.5 for low-light cinema. Geared focus for follow-focus. De-clicked aperture. The 24mm is essential for cinema — wide enough for establishing shots. The Mark II improvements are mechanical and coating — same optical formula.
Sony E mount. Filter thread 77mm. Weight approximately 680 grams. Manual focus with geared ring. The Mark II focus improvement is noticeable — smoother and better damped. The Sony E mount suits both cinema cameras (FX3, FX6) and hybrid bodies (a7S III). Same optical design across all Samyang 24mm T1.5 versions.
Budget pricing. The Mark II focus improvement justifies choosing over Mark I. Check geared ring smoothness. A functional cinema 24mm for Sony FE. The XEEN version offers better cinema build. Best for indie and content creation on Sony mirrorless.