Wide-aperture 35mm lenses are very popular because they are versatile, can handle everything from weddings to astrophotography etc. However, a good 35mm lens can easily run you up to $2,000 la. So at $799, the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AF II looks like a pretty compelling option. This great video review looks at the lens as well as the kind of image quality and performance you can expect from it during use.
Coming to you from slice SZThis great video review will look at the new one Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AF II . Lens. Considering that many first-party options can run $1,500-2,000, the Samyang’s $799 price tag is pretty tempting. Along with that comes a host of features, including:
- New autofocus system
- internal focus
- Non-rotating filter ring for polarized and graduated ND filters
- Linear stepping motor for fast and quiet autofocus for both still photography and video work
- Two high-index and two aspherical lenses for less distortion and better sharpness
- Ability to use the AF ring to control aperture
- Weathertight construction
- 9 circular aperture blades for smoother bokeh
- 4.5 inch length
- 23.2 oz (659 g)
Overall, the 35mm f/1.4 looks like another good lens from Samyang. Check out the video above for a full rundown of the lens.
