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Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E

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Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E
Key Features
  • E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
  • Two Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
  • Two Aspherical Elements
An effective take on a popular focal length, the Sony E-mount AF 35mm f/1.8 FE from Samyang is a wide-angle prime mixing a lightweight and portable design with a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture. The optical design incorporates a two extra-low dispersion elements and a pair of aspherical elements, which help to suppress both chromatic and spherical aberrations for improved sharpness, color accuracy, and clarity. An Ultra Multi-Coating has also been applied to reduce flare and ghosting in order to achieve higher contrast when working in strong lighting conditions. The lens's linear STM autofocus motor works in conjunction with Sony cameras' AF systems for quick, quiet, and precise focusing performance, and manual focus override is also available for more refined control. Additionally, a Custom Switch enables making intuitive adjustments of a variety of camera and exposure settings by rotating the lens's focusing ring.
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Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 Overview

An effective take on a popular focal length, the Sony E-mount AF 35mm f/1.8 FE from Samyang is a wide-angle prime mixing a lightweight and portable design with a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture. The optical design incorporates a two extra-low dispersion elements and a pair of aspherical elements, which help to suppress both chromatic and spherical aberrations for improved sharpness, color accuracy, and clarity. An Ultra Multi-Coating has also been applied to reduce flare and ghosting in order to achieve higher contrast when working in strong lighting conditions. The lens's linear STM autofocus motor works in conjunction with Sony cameras' AF systems for quick, quiet, and precise focusing performance, and manual focus override is also available for more refined control. Additionally, a Custom Switch enables making intuitive adjustments of a variety of camera and exposure settings by rotating the lens's focusing ring.

Compact wide-angle prime is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 52.5mm equivalent focal length.
Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture suits working in difficult lighting conditions and also offers increased control over depth of field for isolating subjects and working with selective focus.
Two extra-low dispersion elements reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to produce greater clarity and color rendering.
Two aspherical elements control spherical aberrations and distortions for improved sharpness and resolution.
An Ultra Multi-Coating has been applied to individual elements in order to reduce flare and ghosting for increased contrast and a neutral color balance.
The integrated linear STM autofocus motor works in conjunction with Sony cameras' focusing systems for quick, quiet, and precise AF control. Manual focus override is also available for refining your focus position.
Internal focusing design maintains the overall lens length and prevents the front of the lens from rotating during use.
Custom switch can used for lens-based control over select exposure or shooting functions, such as aperture selection, with additional settings coming via future firmware updates.
Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.
Weather-sealed construction helps protect against dust and moisture.
Included lens hood helps to block stray light from causing flare and ghosting.
UPC: 084438767056

Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
35mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
58 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
63.6°
Minimum Focus Distance
1' / 29 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.17x
Optical Design
10 Elements in 8 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
9, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
58 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.6 x 2.5" / 65 x 63.5 mm
Weight
7.4 oz / 210 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.96 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.3 x 5.2 x 5.1"

Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 Reviews

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Hello, how do I remove the lens hood when I first ...

Hello, how do I remove the lens hood when I first take the lens out of the box?
Asked by: Kristen
The lens hood is connected to the outside front of the lens via a bayonet mount. To remove the reverse-mounted lens hood, you may hold the lens from the back near the lens mount with one hand, then grasp the lens hood using your other hand and rotate the lens hood counter-clockwise. To attach the lens hood, you can align the white dot on the back of the lens hood with the white dot on the front of the lens, then rotate the lens hood clockwise until the lens hood clicks into place.
Answered by: Manzell L
Date published: 2023-01-27

This or the Sigma 35mm 1.4 ? (for Video)

This or the Sigma 35mm 1.4 ? (for Video)
Asked by: Mohammed
Both this lens and the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art lens would be great for video, as they both offer quiet/fast autofocus along with a large aperture for a shallower depth of field. As far as which is better, it would really come down to the budget of the individual.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2021-04-05

Will this lens work on an A7iii without going ...

Will this lens work on an A7iii without going into "crop mode?"
Asked by: Brendan
Yes it will work on a Sony A7III without going into crop mode because it is a lens built for a Full Frame Sensor.
Answered by: Zachariah
Date published: 2021-02-04

Does this lens feature weather resistance? Some ...

Does this lens feature weather resistance? Some of Samyang's primes for Sony FE mount include this but some older ones do not.
Asked by: Stephen
According to Samyang optics website. This does have weather sealing. "This new Tiny Series lens, the AF 35mm F1.8 FE, features weather sealing for 4 spots to protect from light dust, rain and snow and provide the ability to capture stunning images in less than perfect conditions."
Answered by: Mark
Date published: 2023-01-18

When using this lens on the A74 or FX30, will ...

When using this lens on the A74 or FX30, will those cameras' breathing compensation features work?
Asked by: Leslie
No, the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E does not function the breathing compensation feature on the Sony a7r or the FX30.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2023-01-17

I see a lot of reviews stating great focusing, ...

I see a lot of reviews stating great focusing, but how reliable is the AF in video mode in low light situations? I’m using Sony A73.
Asked by: Anonymous
There have been no negative reports regarding the AF in low light situations for video work.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2021-12-09

Should this lens work with the Sony A7 IV? I ...

Should this lens work with the Sony A7 IV? I recently tried it and the camera threw an error message in the settings and the image remains unfocused.
Asked by: Brian
The Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 FE is compatible with the Sony A7IV camera. If you are experiencing issues with the lens, please contact our video-chat team or customer service and we might be able to assist with troubleshooting the error!
Answered by: Jeremy
Date published: 2022-03-27

Will this work with the Sony FX30?

Will this work with the Sony FX30?
Asked by: Matthew
Yes Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E is compatible with the Sony FX30.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2022-10-06
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