The 35mm lens with wide maximum aperture is versatile, useful for everything from portraits to landscapes, astrophotography, etc. Such lenses can easily run north of $2,000, at the price. $799, which is what makes Samyang’s 35mm f/1.4 AF II a pretty compelling choice. This excellent video review looks at the lens and the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice.
Coming to you from Julia TrottiThis great video review takes a look at Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AF II . Lens. At $799, the 35mm f/1.4 is exceptionally well priced, though it still comes with an impressive array of features, including:
- Updated autofocus system with internal focus filter ring and non-rotating filter to work with polarized and graduated ND filters
- Linear stepping motor for quick and quiet autofocus, suitable for both still photography and video work
- Two high refractive index elements and two aspherical elements to reduce distortion and increase sharpness
- Switch to using the autofocus ring to control the aperture
- Weather-tight structure
- Rounded nine-blade diaphragm for smoother bokeh
- 4.5 inch length
- 23.2 oz (659 g)
Overall, the 35mm f/1.4 seems to be a pretty affordable lens for anyone looking for an affordable option. Check out the video above for Trotti’s full thoughts on the lens.
