Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 II - Sony E

Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 EF II - updated version of the Sony E AF glass

The Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 EF II is designed for full-frame mirrorless Sony E cameras. The previous version was quite good optically but the focus left a lot to be desired, now it has been made adequate and also improved on the previous good points. The 67mm front element allows a large amount of light to get the best light in your images. Thanks to Samyang Optics' excellent optical technology, the lens' aspherical lenses minimise aberrations and excessive light spill. This results in high resolution from the centre to the edges.

This is an updated version of the Samyang basic focal length AF lens, with a little room for improvement. The 35mm f/1.4 is compatible with both phase detect and contrast detect sensors, bringing fast and accurate focusing speed. The lens is a little above its level.

A photopower aperture combined with a nine-blade dimmer makes it easy to control depth of field and background softness. This is a great tool for environmental photographers. Ultra Multi Coating coating on the elements reduces reflections and other debris which reduces image quality. The optical formula has two HR (high refractive), and two aspherical elements.

The focus ring is customisable. The linear STM autofocus motor is fast and relatively silent and smooth in its movements. AF is internal and focus breathing is fairly minimal.

You can also use glass on APS-C bodies with a focal length of about 50 mm.

Weather protection for the lens is certainly not superfluous for anyone.

Features

• Burning range: 35mm
• Programmable focus ringlet
• 2 HR, 2 ASP Elements
• Linear STM motor
• 9 leaflet dimmer
• Maximum aperture: f/1.4
• Minimum aperture: f/16
• Bayonet: Sony E
• Viewing angle: 65,5°
• Minimum focusing distance: 29 cm
• Maximum magnification: 0.18x
• Optical formula: 11 Elements in 8 groups
• Filter size: 67 mm
• Dimensions: 75 x 115 mm
• Weight: 659 g