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Samyang AF 35mm F/1.4 FE II Lens Review - Verdict

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Value For Money

The Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE II lens is priced at £636.00

Alternatives for full-frame Sony FE mount cameras might be:

Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC (MF), £427
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art, £749
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 Distagon T* ZA, £999
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM, £1499
Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 Nokton Classic, £639

That makes the Samyang excellent value indeed.

For more options have a look at our lens top lists which feature optics we've reviewed and compiled into easy-to-read lists so you can make more informed decisions.

Samyang AF 35mm F/1.4 FE II Verdict

It is well established that Samyang make excellent lenses and this new version of the already desirable 35mm f/1.4 continues that path of high quality and keen prices. To the original specification, we now have two modes added, as well as a focus lock switch, weather sealing and an optical performance that has kept pace with the general increase in MP counts. There is no vibration reduction built-in, but the Sony cameras have SteadyShot inside the camera bodies so that works very well.

Samyang has done it again, achieving an enviable balance between quality and cost that is a winning combination and duly receives the accolade of Editor's Choice.

Samyang AF 35mm F/1.4 FE II Pros

Excellent and very even sharpness
Low CA
Modest vignetting
Low flare
Smooth bokeh
High-quality construction
Optional Lens Station
Programmable mode and focus lock controls
Weather sealing against light rain, snow and dust
Keen pricing

Samyang AF 35mm F/1.4 FE II Cons

Some barrel distortion

Features4.5/5

Handling5/5

Performance4.5/5

Value5/5

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GEONYC 2

1 Jun 2022 10:58AM

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Why not a comparison test of the Samyang, Sigma, and all of the Sonys to see which is the sharpest and the picture quality of these lenses, at wide open, 2 stops down, and f8, for example?

johnriley1uk Plus

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1 Jun 2022 5:12PM

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It's a great idea. Logistics is what gets in the way as it is very difficult to ensure availability of all these lenses at the same time, plus of course the camera bodies to use them with. To make a proper comparison they would all need to be used on the same camera as well. Sometimes limted comparisons become possible, otherwise I'm afraid we just have the individual reviews to see what the performance of each lens is like.