The Future of Samyang: New f/2 Lenses, Optical Stabilization and the Wait for Nikon Z and Canon RF

If you are a photography enthusiast or a video creator looking for the next big leap in optics, the CP+ 2026 event has brought us exciting news. The South Korean manufacturer LK Samyang, in collaboration with Schneider Kreuznach, is preparing a revolution in its line of lenses. According to a recent interview with the brand's planning and product manager, Samyang is raising its technical standards to compete directly in the big leagues.

The expansion towards Nikon Z and Canon RF

One of the great unknowns of the market finally has an answer. Samyang has confirmed that they are now technically ready to adapt complex designs to the Canon RF and Nikon Z frames. However, they are currently waiting to receive official licenses from these Japanese manufacturers to begin marketing them. Meanwhile, the main focus remains on the Sony FE mount.

The new f/2 standard for zoom lenses

To differentiate itself from a market saturated with f/2.8 options, Samyang is betting heavily on ultra-bright zooms with f/2 aperture. Among the prototypes presented through 3D models is a massive 20-50mm f/2, ideal for gaining luminosity at wide angles, although it is expected to arrive between 2028 and 2029. They also showed a 28-85mm f/2-2.8, which had to adjust its aperture to maintain a manageable size and which could see the light of day at the end of 2027.

Pure innovation for videographers: VCM Engines and OIS

Video creators have a lot to celebrate. Samyang is transitioning from traditional stepper motors to new linear moving coil motors (VCM), which will ensure much faster autofocus and better tracking in action recordings. This technology will debut in the 28-135mm f/2.8, a lens classified as the "king of versatility" that is already in production and will arrive at the end of 2026.

As if that were not enough, the company is developing its own Optical Image Stabilization system (OIS). We will see this technology implemented in its new premium telephoto lenses aimed at sports and portraits: a 200mm f/1.8 and an innovative 300mm f/4. As a curious detail, for the 300mm f/4 they are considering including an internal 1.4x teleconverter (turning it into a 420mm f/5.6), an ingenious solution to evade licensing restrictions that prevent them from selling external teleconverters.

Without a doubt, the coming years promise to position Samyang not only as an economical alternative, but as a benchmark in optical innovation and professional performance.