Thypoch Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 debuts as first ever Chinese full frame AF zoom

Lens manufacturer Thypoch has launched the Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8, claiming it is the first full-frame autofocus zoom lens developed by a Chinese optical brand. Available only in Sony’s E-mount at the moment, the 2x zoom costs £489/€569/$649. Other mount options will follow, and local retail availability should begin in early June 2026. According to Thypoch, the Voyager uses an internal zoom mechanism that keeps the barrel length fixed at 92.88mm across the entire focal range, while the maximum aperture of f/2.8 is also maintained from 24mm through 50mm. Thypoch says benefits of the fixed-length design include that it prevents lens creep when the camera is stowed face-down and that the absence of extending barrel sections enhances weather sealing. Gimbal operators benefit too - because the fixed barrel doesn't shift the centre of gravity as focal lengths change, so there's no need to rebalance when zooming. The post Thypoch Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 debuts as first ever Chinese full frame AF zoom appeared first on What Digital Camera.