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Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens Review - Specifications

Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 FE Specifications

Manufacturer	Samyang
General
	Lens Mounts	Sony E Mount Sony FE Mount
Lens
	Focal Length	35mm
	Angle of View	No Data
	Max Aperture	f/1.8
	Min Aperture	f/22
	Filter Size	58mm
	Stabilised	No Data
	35mm equivalent	52.5mm
	Internal focusing	No Data
	Maximum magnification	0.17x
Focusing
	Min Focus	29cm
Construction
	Blades	9
	Elements	10
	Groups	8
Box Contents
	Box Contents	Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 FE lens
Dimensions
	Weight	210g
	Height	650mm

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Comments

OGee 4

23 Sep 2020 5:47PM

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Thanks for the informative review. This Samyang or a used Sony FE 1.8/35mm for a few quid more? Thoughts?!

MarcM

25 Sep 2020 7:41PM

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Thanks for the review, as always one of the first (if not the first) to be published.
How it compares to the Samyang f1.4? Do you think the f1.4 it's worth the extraq size and weight over the f1.8 (and 100€ more where I live)?

johnriley1uk Plus

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25 Sep 2020 8:46PM

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@OGee - I haven't reviewed the Sony lens so can't really comment on that.

@MarcM - The cost difference is for 1/3 stop and the weight and bulk increase needs to be offset against that. It really depends on whether the individual needs the extra speed and that justifies the extra cost and bulk. I know what I would do, but that's not really saying anything about what your own requirements are. These things are such a personal choice.

MarcM

25 Sep 2020 10:38PM

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Thanks for your reply.
Well, if the image quality is about the same overall (specially bokeh quality), then i would have no doubt, i would go for the f1.8. I don't care for the 1/3 of stop difference. Thing is I don't want to trade too much image quality to go lighter... On the other hand, I'm assuming the autofocus is better in the f1. 8, am I correct?

I recently bought the Samyang 35mm F1.4, and I'm reasonably happy with it, but I still can return it and buy the new f1.8 if it's the better option.

johnriley1uk Plus

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26 Sep 2020 12:34AM

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@MarcM - I doubt that you will see much difference in image quality between the two lenses nor do I think there's much difference in AF between the two. They are both generally excellent. Hope that helps you decide!