{
  "id": 11390813,
  "title": "Voice coil motor AF, a versatile zoom range and an f/2.8 aperture: could Samyang’s forthcoming 28-135mm lens almost seems too good to be true",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/voice-coil-motor-af-a-versatile-zoom-range-and-an-f-2-8-aperture",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-02T07:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Camera World",
    "slug": "digital-camera-world",
    "url": "https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/lenses/voice-coil-motor-af-a-versatile-zoom-range-and-an-f-2-8-aperture-could-samyangs-forthcoming-28-135mm-lens-almost-seems-too-good-to-be-true"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samyang, also known as Rokinon in the US, has announced the release date of its highly anticipated 28-135mm f/2.8 Sony FE full-frame standard zoom lens. The Korean budget lens manufacturer revealed the news on its Instagram account on September 30, followed by a second post detailing the technical specifications, which were first showcased at CP+ in February. This versatile zoom range and fast f/2.8 aperture combination make the lens a strong contender to enter the \"do-it-all\" focal-length segment of the market for the first time in a while. The lens’s maximum wide-angle of 28mm may be slightly narrower than the author's preferred Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G Master, but it still offers a wide range of shooting options and is designed to work well for \"every moment.\" Notably, the lens will feature a first-of-its-kind voice coil motor (VCM), known for its smooth and quiet performance, a crucial factor for wildlife and other fast-moving subjects. The lens will weigh 854g and is constructed with 20 elements in 16 groups. The announcement has generated excitement, as the lens might be a worthy replacement for the author's recently damaged Sony 24-105mm f/4 lens, provided it meets the expected build quality and pricing.",
  "summary": "The Korean manufacturer has unveiled what has the potential to be a genuine disruptor in the do-it-all focal-length segment, set for release in February next year",
  "key_points": [
    "Samyang releases 28-135mm f/2.8 Sony FE lens on September 30",
    "First lens with voice coil motor for smooth, quiet performance",
    "Weighs 854g with 20 elements in 16 groups construction"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}