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Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE : Specifications and Opinions

The Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE is a wide-angle lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2019. The focus is done by Stepper Motor, it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 320 €;

25 users have given it an average vote of 9.4 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Sony E: this lens is compatible with mirrorless fullframe and APS-C Sony.

Specifications
Focal lenght	18 mm
Angle of view	100.4°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2.8
Aperture blades	7
Lenses/Groups	9 elements in 8 groups
Min. focus distance	0.25 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.09x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Stepper Motor
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	58 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	No
Weight	145 g
Dimensions	63 x 60 mm
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Bedwardk

sent on March 29, 2022

Pros: Light, Sharp

Cons: Rounded aperture blades

Opinion: Love this small little lens. Sharp across most of the frame by F4 and sharp to corners by F5.6. CA is pretty low and handles flare well enough to shoot against the light. Only thing I don't like is the rounded aperture blades. For a wide lens like this, I prefer straight blades for better defined sunstars like you see with Voigtlander lenses. Sunstars aren't bad with this lens but not very defined until F11 and even then they're a little diffuse.

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Simoneerba

sent on February 23, 2024

Pros: Size, Weight, Price

Cons: Sharpness, especially at the edges

Opinion: Used for a year on A7C. Super portable and cheap, good AF, but shots with a somewhat disappointing performance in terms of sharpness at the edges. I may have stumbled upon an unfortunate copy, but it's the worst of the 3 small Samyang lenses in my kit (18 f2.8, 45 f1.8 and 75 f1.8). In terms of focal length and performance, it is suitable for indoor and architectural shots.

Rupa13

sent on September 01, 2023

Pros: Sharp, compact, lightweight

Cons: Yield at the extreme edges questionable. Strong "crushing" of the image. Problems connecting to the camera

Opinion: It would be a gem, but the one I bought on Amazon, mounted on Sony A7RIII, opened and closed the aperture sometimes incorrectly, over- or underexposed, and only by recomposing the image or pressing the shutter button again you arrived after a few attempts to have the correct exposure. Returned to Amazon who refunded me the price without batting an eyelid.

Gian Carlo F

sent on April 05, 2023

Pros: sharp, small and lightweight, price.

Cons: A ridiculous hood

Opinion: Just taken and immediately tried on Sony A7rII, I was amazed by the sharpness already high at full aperture, between f4 and f11 is excellent, has a very slight drop to f16, more perceptible to f22 due to diffraction (but what optics does not have any?). Beautiful colors, good contrast, I still have to try it in critical conditions, but the premises I would say are definitely positive. When I have used it a little, maybe I will update these impressions.

Maverik96

sent on January 27, 2023

Pros: Weight, autofocus and overall quality

Cons: lens hood, lens cap

Opinion: Spectacular lens, low weight, excellent autofocus and little distortion. I consider it perfect for landscape photography. With this lens I took many pleasant photos. The weight is the fundamental part because those like me who go to the mountains or otherwise walk a lot having a light and performing lens (even maybe with some defect) is more than fine. Great for video. Negative note certainly the hood useless or almost and the lens cap that does not hook well (maybe it's only in mine but I have to put it and remove it several times because it is well fixed) Ps. Update the firmware to the last released so it will make the most

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Photos taken with Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE

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