Rokinon AF 60-180mm f/2.8
Announced June 25, 2026
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Rokinon AF 60-180mm f/2.8 is a lightweight, cost-effective telephoto zoom that offers impressive image quality and a constant f/2.8 aperture for wedding and event photography. While it lacks some of the premium build features and optical stabilization found in more expensive alternatives, it remains a highly portable and capable option for Sony E-mount and L-mount users.
Weighted from 5 reviewer scores
Pros
- Extremely compact and lightweight design
- High-quality optics with excellent sharpness, contrast, and color separation
- Useful features including weather sealing, minimal focus breathing, and close-focusing capabilities
- Reliable and fast autofocus performance
- Competitive pricing compared to standard 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses
Cons
- Absence of built-in optical image stabilization
- Extending barrel design and plastic build quality
- Limited reach and lack of teleconverter compatibility
- Optical issues including pincushion distortion, lens flare, and edge softness at the long end
- Autofocus limitations during zooming or continuous tracking
- Launch price $999 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 60-180mm f/2.8
- Mount & coverage Sony E, L-Mount Full-Frame
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 35.1–78.9 cm (0.26x)
- Filter thread 77mm
- Autofocus motor Linear motor
- Weight & size 730g (1 lb 9.7 oz) · 86.7 x 149 mm (3.41 x 5.87 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 5 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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I think this lens would be a good value proposition if you're shooting on a 24 or 33 megapixel Sony camera where it will be sharp enough to provide impressive results for your money.
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The desirable combination of telephoto zoom range and reasonably fast, constant f/2.8 aperture make the lens well suited to wedding and event photography, and a whole lot more. All in all, it’s an impressive lens at a competitive price.
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The LK Samyang AF 60-180mm F2.8 is not the best F2.8 tele zoom you can put on an L-Mount body. It is the one you will actually take to a lake on a gray day, and then into a street where nobody is waiting for you to change lenses.
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For others, this is an excellent alternative that combines portability, performance and value, making it one of the most compelling lightweight telephoto zooms for Sony E-mount.
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Coming in at $1,199, this lens definitely packs a punch and I love the fact that this lens is extremely lightweight. The image looks really good. The flaring is pleasing. The performance overall is really great.
