The Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE is a compact wide-angle prime lens for Sony FE full-frame E-mount with an 18mm focal length and F2.8 aperture in a lightweight body. It features a stepping motor AF system suitable for street photography, travel, and video. The lens belongs to Samyang's compact AF FE full-frame prime series.
Product released: September 1, 2019
Latest firmware version
Version 9, released December 10, 2020
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 06:29 UTC
What's new in version 9
Improved Operational Stability with the Sony α7 V(a7M5)
- Enhanced stability and reliability for AF-S mode and overall lens operation
The Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE is a compact wide-angle prime lens for Sony FE full-frame E-mount with an 18mm focal length and F2.8 aperture in a lightweight body. It features a stepping motor AF system suitable for street photography, travel, and video. The lens belongs to Samyang's compact AF FE full-frame prime series. It was originally released on September 1, 2019.
What is the latest firmware version of Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE?
The latest firmware version of Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE is 9. It was released on December 10, 2020.
What changed in Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE firmware version 9?
Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE firmware version 9 includes the following changes: Improved Operational Stability with the Sony α7 V(a7M5)
- Enhanced stability and reliability for AF-S mode and overall lens operation