Is the samyang af 24 70mm f 2 8 fe good for landscape?

Yes, it's a solid standard zoom for landscapes. On full frame it covers 24-70mm, which handles most scenes, and the landscape guide calls a standard zoom like this one a good general choice. It's not a wide zoom, though. If big skies and strong foregrounds are your main subjects, the guide's classic pick is around 16-35mm.

The f/2.8 aperture is more than landscape work needs. You'll usually shoot between f/8 and f/11, so the guide suggests f/4 zooms, which are lighter and cheaper. Its lack of stabilisation matters less here, since landscape shooting is slow and tripod-friendly.

If you already own it, it will serve you well. If you're buying for landscapes, check the Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE page for compatible Sony E bodies first.

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