Ultrawide reach in a surprisingly small package: LK Samyang 14-24mm F2.8 sample gallery

When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Photo: Abby Ferguson Earlier this year, LK Samyang announced an L-mount version of its 14-24mm F2.8 lens. The lens marked the company's first co-branded lens with German optics specialist Schneider-Kreuznach, and offered a compact take on an ultrawide zoom. We've had the opportunity to test it out to see what it's like, and provide some samples taken with the lens as well. Impressions The front element is nearly flat, and the lens accepts traditional front filters as a result.Photo: Abby Ferguson In terms of build, the LK Samyang lens has a few things working in its favor. First, unlike similar ultrawide zoom lenses, it doesn't have a bulbous front element. As a result, it's the only 14-24mm F2.8 for L-mount that can accept front filters (77mm), which makes it much more convenient to add things like ND or polarizing filters. LK Samyang's 14-24mm F2.8 is also noticeably smaller than other len