Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 - Sony E

Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 Sony FE - compact normal lens

The Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 Sony FE optic fits directly into the Sony E-mount without an adapter and the AF works just like with Sony's own lenses. At its most delicate, this is a full cell Sony FE cameras. Only 162 grams weight, the new Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 Sony FE is the perfect choice for Sony photographers for whom the weight and size of their camera bag is important, without sacrificing functionality and image quality. The new lens is compatible with cinema size (24x36mm) cells and its focal length makes it an excellent general lens for travel, landscape and street photography, children's photography and other documentary-style subjects. In addition, the Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE also works with Sony's A6xxx series of cameras with the smaller APS-C sensor, turning it into a short telephoto lens that is excellent for potshot photography. Lens for undisturbed shooting The Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE's autofocus is both fast and accurate, but it's also very quiet. Combined with a large aperture that allows shooting without flash in a wide range of lighting conditions, it's ideal for situations where spotting the photographer is undesirable. A photographer or videographer shooting in the middle of a wedding or other event will not disturb anyone if the sounds of the camera and the flash of the flash do not attract anyone's attention. Similarly, in nature photography, capturing the subject without disturbing it allows for more detailed images. A circular nine-lamp dimming aperture produces a beautiful, soft bokeh effect, which is desirable in potrait photography. Thanks to its short 45cm close focusing distance, close-up photography and highlighting of details is also possible. Warm and bright images Despite its small and lightweight design, the Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE produces images of outstanding quality. Its optical construction consists of seven elements in six groups. Two aspherical elements and an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element to avoid optical distortion and ensure sharpness across the entire image area even at high aperture values. As with the other lenses in the Samyang AF series, the 45mm f/1.8 FE brings out subtle warm tones, a feature that many photographers have long appreciated. Samyang's advanced Ultra Multi Coating ensures images have excellent contrast and brightness even in difficult lighting conditions.

Main features

• Compact 45mm lens with Sony FE/E mount
• Luminous (f/1.8), rounded dimmer with nine blades
• Suitable for cinema cameras, also works with APS-C cameras
• Fast and quiet autofocus
• High-quality optical design with aspherical elements and ED glass element
• Soft and beautiful bokeh

Designed for full cell cameras

The Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 Sony FE lens is designed for Sony's "full" frame cameras, and is an extremely good choice as a general purpose lens due to its reasonably wide-angle focal length. It's a classic cinematographic wide-angle that works for general, street and family photography. The lens is also suitable for body-mounted cameras. The lens is bright enough to shoot in low light or to bring out the subject in a blurry background without any problems. With a closest focusing distance of just 45 cm, it captures detail and tightly cropped portraits with great versatility.

Samyang AF lenses with Sony E mount

Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE Samyang AF 35mm f/2.8 FE Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE

Technical specifications:

• Burning distance: 45 mm
• Maximum opening: 1.8
• Screen size: 24 × 36 mm (cinema size camera). Also suitable for APS-C
• Mounting: the Sony E / FE mount
• Focus: autofocus
• Image stabilisation: no
• Optical structure: 7 elements / 6 groups
• Minimum opening: 22
• Minimum focus: 45 cm
• Maximum magnification: 0.11x (1:9)
• Dimmer leaves: 9
• Filter size: 49 mm
• Length: 56,1 mm
• Diameter: 61,8 mm
• Weight: 162 grams

For recommended material on the history of cinema glass, see here.