Samyang expands Prima Series with AF 16mm F2.8 P FE and AF 85mm F1.8 P FE lenses

Samyang announces the launch of two new additions to its Prima Series lineup: the AF 16mm F2.8 Prima Sony FE and the AF 85mm F1.8 Prima Sony FE. Designed for hybrid content creators and photography enthusiasts, these lenses continue the Prima Series tradition of delivering outstanding image quality in a compact, lightweight form.

Building on the success of the AF 35mm F1.4 Prima released in 2024, the new lenses complete the Prima Series trio. With focal lengths spanning Ultra wide (16mm), wide (35mm), and short-telephoto (85mm), the series now offers a versatile toolkit to meet the creative demands of diverse shooting environments.

The perfect choice for those beginning your photography and videography journey.

These two new additions to the Prima Series feature a compact and lightweight design without sacrificing optical quality, making them perfect for hybrid creators and beginners.

• AF 16mm F2.8 P FE: A compact and lightweight wide prime lens with an F2.8 aperture, optimised for vlogging and landscape photography.
• AF 85mm F1.8 P FE: The lightest lens in its class*, it features a bright aperture and smooth bokeh, making it ideal for portrait photography.

*Based on LK Samyang’s internal research as of July 15, 2025

Both lenses are characterised by a compact format that excludes the conventional red ring. They are constructed from LK Samyang’s proprietary high-strength engineering plastic, achieving a lightweight yet sturdy construction that feels premium. Additionally, the newly designed focus ring showcases enhanced patterns and textures, thereby improving user experience and handling efficiency. 

AF 16mm F2.8 P FE — Compact Wide-Angle Lens for Everyday Use

At just 70.5mm long and 207g, this lightweight lens is ideal for on-the-go shooting. Its ultra-wide 16mm view, 0.12m minimum focus distance, and 0.33x semi-macro capability make it perfect for travel, landscapes, street, and close-ups. On APS-C cameras, it offers a 24mm equivalent view and up to 0.5x macro magnification for added versatility.

AF 85mm F1.8 P FE — Lightweight Telephoto for Stunning Portraits

With a bright F1.8 aperture and weighing just 272g, this 71.5mm lens is the lightest in its class (as of July 15, 2025, per LK Samyang research). Its advanced optical design—featuring three ED elements and a 9-blade rounded aperture— delivers sharp resolution and smooth, creamy bokeh, making it ideal for expressive, high-impact portraits.

Craig Harrison, Senior Product Manager, Holdan, commented: “These new optics perfectly compliment the existing Prima AF 35mm F1.4 to make a compact, lightweight set of fast prime lenses that are amazing value.  All of the lenses share the same modern design and styling, and what’s more, they all include a USB-C connector for firmware updates on the fly without the need for a separate lens station.”