Rokinon AF IO2418-E 24mm
Its 24mm f/1.8 design packs UMC-coated optics with two ED and two aspherical elements, delivering sharp, flare-resistant images in a weather-sealed, 230g body. The fast STM autofocus pairs with a 9-blade aperture for quiet street shooting and smooth bokeh, while a dedicated astrophotography mode simplifies night sky focusing. This lens is best for Sony full-frame shooters wanting a compact, travel-friendly wide-angle that excels at environmental macro and low-light landscapes.
About This Lens
Its 24mm f/1.8 design packs UMC-coated optics with two ED and two aspherical elements, delivering sharp, flare-resistant images in a weather-sealed, 230g body. The fast STM autofocus pairs with a 9-blade aperture for quiet street shooting and smooth bokeh, while a dedicated astrophotography mode simplifies night sky focusing. This lens is best for Sony full-frame shooters wanting a compact, travel-friendly wide-angle that excels at environmental macro and low-light landscapes.
- Focal length 24mm
- Max aperture 22
- Mount Sony E
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 230
- Af type Linear STM
- Lens type wide-angle
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong macro (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong optical (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average social proof (21th percentile) 21th
- Below average aperture (24th percentile) 24th
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile) 28th
- Below average versatility (34th percentile) 34th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 24 |
| Focal Length Max | 24 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | UMC Ultra Multi-Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 1.8 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Linear STM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 190 |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.7 |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Rokinon AF IO2418-E 24mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Viltrox 13mm f1.4 F/1.4 | Nikon Nikkor 2166 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 13mm | 55-200mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Fuji X | L-Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon F |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 230 | 615 | 92 | 413 | 415 | 255 |
| AF Type | Linear STM | HLA | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | STM | Silent Wave Motor |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | macro | Wide-Angle | telephoto |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokinon AF IO2418-E 24mm | 86.9 | 28.2 | 88.1 | 83.9 | 70.7 | 24.4 | 34.1 | 20.8 | 36.1 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.1 | 58.9 | 86 | 98.9 | 76.7 | 99.6 | 89.3 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.6 | 96.7 | 87.8 | 74.5 | 76.7 | 99.2 | 67.7 | 81.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.6 | 74.4 | 71 | 91.2 | 71 | 95.7 | 89.3 | 99.4 |
| Viltrox 13mm f1.4 F/1.4 Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.2 | 89.5 | 82.5 | 96.3 | 34.1 | 64.6 | 81.4 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.5 | 69.3 | 77.2 | 81.4 | 66.6 | 71 | 85.4 | 67.7 | 92.7 |
Usage Scores
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