New Samyang AF 35mm f/2.8 FE lens reviews surfaced on the web with several sample images.
The new Samyang autofocus lens is the third addition to the line-up along with the AF 14mm F2.8 FE and AF 50mm F1.4 FE lenses.
The price of the Samyang 35mm f/2.8 FE is 399$ in USD – Amazon | B&H Photo | Adorama. It is $500 cheaper than the Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 FE lens (Amazon, B&H).
The lens is a budget-friendly fast prime that receives perfect scores from reviewers. Now let’s look at the new Rokinon AF 35mm f/2.8 FE lens reviews on the web.
New Samyang AF 35mm f/2.8 FE lens reviews roundup
The bright aperture prime lens supports AF systems on Sony mirrorless cameras. It features aspherical lens, Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) of Samyang Optics and Circular aperture with 7 blades.
Reviews
From Nic Taylor test :
The sharpness and overall image quality of this lens is pretty good but not on par with the other Samyang AF lens that I’ve tested (50mm f1.4). However, the AF 50mm f1.4 is very much a more substantial lens in terms of size and with that the construction contains more optical components therefore the images differ in quality. There is very much a gap in the market right now for a more affordable line of full-frame, autofocus lenses for the Sony A7/A9 series FE mount cameras. Samyang has spotted this and are taking full advantage while producing great value lenses that perform well whereas other third party lens manufacturers are left falling by the wayside.
From ePhotozine verdict :
Some lenses are a real pleasure to use, and the Samyang AF 35mm f/2.8 FE falls into this category. The technical quality is excellent, the AF is fast and accurate and the results look punchy with superb colour rendition.
In terms of value, it’s hard to argue with such a modestly priced lens when it performs so well. Weather resistance would be nice, as would full-time manual focus in AF mode, but apart from that the lens pretty much hits the spot. It is certainly an excellent match for the Sony mirrorless range for which it has been designed.
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