Thypoch Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 Review: First Autofocus Zoom from Chinese Lens Maker

Thypoch, known for boutique manual-focus M-mount lenses, has released its first autofocus zoom lens, the Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8, for Sony E-mount at $649. The lens is compact, weather-sealed, and features a 67mm filter thread, weighing 450 grams. Autofocus uses a stepping motor for smooth, quiet operation but is not fast enough for action photography. Sharpness is impressive at 24mm center, with good contrast when stopped down to f/5.6; corners at 50mm show smearing at f/2.8 but improve significantly at f/5.6. Bokeh rendering is subjective, with some harshness noted. The lens has minimal breathing and internal zoom, making it suitable for gimbal video work, though the aperture cannot be declicked. Macro capability is limited to 1:5 life-size. The Voyager offers strong value compared to the Sony 24-50mm f/2.8 G, which costs nearly double. Thypoch's debut zoom is recommended for travel and vlogging.