Samyang FE 35mm f/1.8 AF : Specifications and Opinions

The Samyang FE 35mm f/1.8 AF is a wide-angle lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2020 to 2026 (discontinued). The focus is done by Stepper Motor, it does not have image stabilization. The average price was 392 €;

18 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	35 mm
Angle of view	63.4°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/1.8
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	10 elements in 8 groups
Min. focus distance	0.29 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.17x
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	Yes
Weight	210 g
Dimensions	65 x 63 mm
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Photo_Da.Ma

sent on 28 Maggio 2024

Pros: Price, Lightweight, AF

Cons: Materials, edge sharpness very bad at TA

Opinion: I bought this lens driven by the countless positive reviews and rationally if we make it a question of ratio / price it is not to be thrown away, however I would avoid comparisons with competitors of the same focal length but of another range. What made me realize the bad sharpness at the edges and that actually prompted me to sell it was during a prenatal shoot in which I wanted to focus on a carabinieri car on the edge of the photo and blur the subjects in the background... IT WASN'T POSSIBLE! I still didn't understand and that's why I did some tests on tripods afterwards to confirm it. I initially thought it was a focus issue, but it's actually a sharpness issue. In the center the sharpness is ok but to have sharpness at the edges you need to close to f8. In short, as much as I appreciate samyang for its pancake line, I don't feel like suggesting it. The autofocus is fast and works very well, in the center it is fine, it is light and in a street exit it becomes comfortable, today I fell back on its 45mm analog which satisfies me more. You can find a demo photo in this topic: https://www.juzaphoto.com/topic2.php?l=it&t=4817210

user35650

sent on 10 Novembre 2023

Pros: Unbeatable value for money, lightness, sharpness, overall quality.

Cons: Chromatic aberrations in some situations of aperture and contrast (they fade in PP but still in some cases they are important) Lightroom is superior in this

Opinion: Bought last year for less than €300 with Italy warranty, now almost impossible to find at this price. For me it's great, light and with the right focal length for my use on the road, perfect for shooting everything from panoramas, to interiors, at night, to people with a minimum of setting around. The bokeh is less intense than with the 50mm but you can shoot in more situations and honestly the portraits in the end are all very similar. Used mostly in travel it turns out to be perfectly sharp at all apertures, even at 1.8-2.0 it's not bad, from the best of itself from 2.2 up to 5.6 approximately, I've never come to extreme closures sincerely. There is a slight vignetting at the larger apertures but I like it and I always keep it in post-production, except in exceptional cases such as sky or very bright photos. I paired it with an old Sony a7 and the autofocus is still great and accurate, never missed a beat, I guess with newer bodies it's a showstopper. I don't see all this cheapness of materials, it's a plastic in line with this price range. It's probably because I've never had a high-cost lens. It's tropicalized and I used it even in humid and rainy conditions and it didn't bat an eyelid.

Calcos

sent on 03 Ottobre 2022

Pros: Remarkable optical qualities in an affordable price; lightweight; blurred

Cons: "Cheap" feel to the touch, chromatic aberrations

Opinion: I've owned the lens for a year and I used it as the only lens glued to the car this summer. The lens is really light (but not very small) thanks to the plastic construction. On the other hand, the construction itself gives the idea of an "economic" object. For some it will be worth more, for others less, but the difference in tactile enjoyment between this and a lens like the Sony 55mm is remarkable. Small plus instead for the soft case included in the original equipment, good Samyang! The optical performance is really good, sharp enough for any application, it is also appreciated for an excellent blur. CCs are particularly noticeable in cases of strong backlit edges. They put themselves in place, but it can be annoying. Last clarification, the autofocus is generally excellent, but there are some small uncertainties in low light, where lenses such as 28mm and 55mm Sony do not have any. Ultimately, a great lens that becomes exceptional in relation to the price.

Marcolob

sent on 23 Giugno 2022

Pros: Sharpness, bokeh, design, lightness, compactness, luminous aperture (1.8 stops), general contrast, "manual focus" switch to "ring openings", excellent value for money

Cons: Evident chromatic aberrations, distortion, sensitive bezel, focus breathing

Opinion: Samyang 35mm f/1.8 FE is a great lens, considering the price. Construction not excellent, but not poor either. The materials are also chosen to give lightness, to an incredible weight of 210 g! The bezel is very sensitive, though. Sometimes I don't even notice that I'm moving it. The switch between "manual focus distance" and "aperture ring" is a brilliant idea: I don't like to change the opening with the front ring of the car, so I use Mode 2 almost always. Sharp to be scary, already from the maximum aperture. From f/4.0 onwards it comes to perfection. There is no optical stabilization, but it is tropicalized. Bokeh "onion", very nice effect to see. Lightning-fast autofocus. There is the phenomenon of chromatic aberrations, and it is not easily solved by decreasing the opening. Personally, however, it is not a problem, since the effect can be effectively removed in post production. Noticeable distortion, but reasonable enough for a wide angle. Focus via stepper motor is not a real problem - since it is quite quiet - but the lens has an annoying focus breathing: at wide apertures, it is nothing like that. At apertures starting from f/9.0, it is difficult to focus, because the lens moves like the head of a pigeon when walking! In general, it is a lens that gives great satisfaction. At that price, then!

Homer81ct

sent on 25 Ottobre 2021

Pros: Lightweight, value for money

Cons: Materials

Opinion: Purchased at a price on Amazon, for the amateur use I make of it I consider it an excellent purchase. Light, very useful for me when I want to go around light until night. Its brightness makes it a good purchase for 360-degree use when traveling. The bezel is actually a bit too light, but I personally do not use it, so it is not a defect to report for me. Of course the materials are not the same as my Sony 24-105, probably even the image sharpness is not quite the same, but considering the price I do not see any contraindication to have it in your backpack.

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