New Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF: 20-50mm f/2, 28-85mm f/2, 200mm f/1.8, 28-135mm f/2.8, 60-180mm f/2.8, and 300mm f/4 at CP+ 2026
Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang showed off four prototype lenses at CP+ 2026 the 20-50mm f/2, 28-85mm f/2, 200mm f/1.8, and 300mm f/4. Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang lenses are sold under the Rokinon or Samyang name in America. It would be nice if they used the Schneider Kreuznach name they purchased.
Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang 20-50mm f/2 FE
- Focal length & aperture: 20-50 mm f/2 (constant)
- Mount: Sony E (FE)
- Key points: Brighter and wider than the existing AF 24-60 mm f/2.8; expected to be bulkier and heavier
- Status: Very early development (possible 2028–2029 launch to avoid cannibalising the 24-60 mm)
- No further specs (elements/groups, size, weight, etc.) available yet
Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang 28-85mm f/2-2.8 FE
- Focal length & aperture: 28-85 mm f/2-2.8 (variable aperture; originally planned constant f/2 but adjusted for size)
- Mount: Sony E (FE)
- Key points: Slightly larger than the new AF 24-60 mm f/2.8; no built-in stabilisation
- Status: Early concept; possible late-2027 or spring-2028 release if feedback is positive
- No further specs released
Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang 28-135mm f/2.8
- Focal length & aperture: 28-135 mm f/2.8 (constant)
- Mount: Sony E (FE)
- Key points: New linear VCM autofocus motor (faster and quieter than previous stepper motors, ideal for video/action); more versatile range than competing 28-105/35-100 mm f/2.8 zooms
- Status: Already in production; prototype shown at IBC 2025; earliest release late 2026
- No detailed optical formula, size or weight figures yet
Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8
- Focal length & aperture: 60-180 mm f/2.8 (constant)
- Mount: Sony E (FE)
- 77mm filter thread
- Minimum focus distance: 0.35–0.78m (depending on zoom position)
- Controls seen: AF/MF switch, customizable function button, zoom lock switch
- Sometime in the second half of 2026
- No detailed optical formula, size or weight figures yet
Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang 200mm f/1.8 FE OIS
- Focal length & aperture: 200 mm f/1.8
- Mount: Sony E (FE)
- Key points: Bright prime with integrated OIS; technological showcase to compete with Laowa/Sigma 200 mm f/2 options
- Status: Early development (only one of the two telephoto primes may eventually be produced to avoid internal competition)
- No further specs released
Schneider Kreuznach × LK Samyang 300mm f/4 FE OIS
- Focal length & aperture: 300 mm f/4
- Mount: Sony E (FE)
- Key points: First Samyang lens with optical image stabilisation (OIS); built-in 1.4× teleconverter (becomes 420 mm f/5.6); multiple custom controls; positioned as a lighter/cheaper wildlife/sports alternative to 70-200 mm f/2.8 zooms
- Status: Early development; competitive pricing targeted
- No further specs available
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