Thypoch Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8: first Chinese full-frame AF zoom at $619
Thypoch puts its first full-frame autofocus zoom on sale on May 14, 2026 at $619, half the price of the Sony 24-50mm f/2.8 G.
Thypoch announced on May 14, 2026 the immediate availability of the Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8, a constant-aperture full-frame zoom for Sony E-mount. The price is set at $619 in the United States and 569 euros in Europe, with shipping expected in early June 2026. It is the first full-frame autofocus zoom designed and sold by a Chinese manufacturer.
Thypoch has until now been known for its manual lenses in the Simera range, inspired by a cinematic rendering style. The Voyager marks a departure: it is the brand's first autofocus lens, and its pricing directly targets the Sony FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G, listed at around $1,200.
To place this zoom within the Sony E-mount ecosystem and compare it to Tamron and Sony alternatives, see our comparison tool. Thypoch confirms that other mounts (including L-mount) are planned, with no release date announced at this time.
Données
Key specifications
- Focal length and aperture: 24-50mm f/2.8 constant, 35mm full frame, Sony E-mount at this stage.
- Optical construction: 16 elements in 13 groups, including 2 aspherical lenses, 3 ED and 3 HRI elements.
- Weight and dimensions: 432 g, 92.88 mm long, with a filter diameter of 67 mm.
- Minimum focusing distance: 0.3 m across the entire focal range, maximum magnification 0.216x.
- Aperture: 10-blade circular iris, f/2.8 to f/22 range, internal zoom (fixed length).
- Connectivity and weather sealing: USB-C port for firmware updates, dust- and moisture-resistant construction.
Notre lecture
Spec → impact → verdict
Early independent evaluations (Christopher Frost, Sony a7CR 61 MP) report fast and silent autofocus, on par with native Sony lenses. 8, center contrast degrades, a flaw amplified by high-resolution sensors. 6 corrects most of these shortcomings, according to the same source.
The manufacturer claims a "cinematic" bokeh rendering and flare resistance thanks to nano-coatings, both to be verified in independent testing. **This zoom is aimed at travel and street photographers on Sony who accept optical compromises at wide open apertures in exchange for a price point half that of the Sony G reference.