Samyang has long been known for making very sharp and affordable manual focus lenses, but over the last few years they have started offering options with autofocus capabilities in while keeping that budget price. One such lens is the AF 135mm f/1.8 FE, which offers plenty of bokeh at popular portrait focal lengths, and this excellent video review will see if it can surpass the party’s options. first with its performance and image quality or not.
Coming to you from Stefan MallochThis great video review will look at Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE . Lens. At just $999, the 135mm f/1.8 lens is quite affordable when compared to many other similar options and offers, and is a great alternative to the traditional 85mm lens for portraiture. It comes with a host of features, including:
- Three extra-low dispersion elements for reduced chromatic aberration and greater clarity
- Super collinear to reduce flare and ghosting and deeper contrast
- Linear STM focusing system for fast and quiet autofocus
- Customizable lens switch and focus hold button
- Astrophotography mode for astrophotography
- Super-precise aspherical element and 11-blade diaphragm for smoother bokeh
- Weatherproof design
Overall, the 135mm f/1.8 looks like a pretty decent lens. Check out the video above for Malloch’s full thoughts.
