Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AF FE Lens
The Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AF FE is a 50mm f/1.4 lens designed for Sony E mount cameras. Used copies start from $269.96 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Lens Overview — Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AF FE
Key Features — Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AF FE
50mm f/1.4 Aperture: Fast maximum aperture gathers plenty of light for shooting in low-light conditions and enables shallow depth-of-field control.
Sony E-Mount, Full Frame: Designed specifically for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras with full-frame coverage, compatible with bodies like the Sony A7 and A9 series.
Autofocus Support: Built-in AF motor enables reliable autofocus operation on compatible Sony E-mount bodies, with the option to switch to manual focus when needed.
Standard 50mm Focal Length: Produces a natural field of view close to human vision, making it well-suited for portraits, street photography, and general-purpose shooting.
67mm Filter Thread: A widely used filter diameter that fits into many existing filter kits without needing step-up or step-down rings.
585g Build Weight: Reflects the substantial optical construction expected of an f/1.4 prime, with a feel that balances well on full-frame Sony bodies.
Lens Specifications — Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AF FE
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Portrait, Street, Travel, Night |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Camera System | Mirrorless |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Focus Type | Auto, Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 67mm |
Description — Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AF FE
The Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AF FE is a full-frame prime lens designed specifically for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. With a maximum aperture of f/1.4, it offers considerable light-gathering ability, making it well-suited for shooting in varied lighting conditions and enabling selective focus techniques through depth of field control. As a 50mm standard prime, it covers a focal length range that translates naturally across a broad range of photographic applications.
The lens features autofocus support alongside manual focus, giving photographers the flexibility to choose their preferred focusing method. A 67mm filter thread makes it straightforward to attach polarizers, ND filters, and other accessories from a widely available filter size. The lens weighs 585g, which is typical for a fast f/1.4 prime in this class.
Note that no image stabilization is present in this lens, so any stabilization needs to come from the camera body itself.
Pros — Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AF FE
- ✓Fast f/1.4 maximum aperture provides strong low-light shooting capability
- ✓Full-frame coverage suits Sony E-mount full-frame and APS-C camera bodies
- ✓Supports both autofocus and manual focus for flexible shooting
Cons — Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AF FE
- ✗No image stabilization built into the lens — users must rely on in-body stabilization
- ✗At 585g, the lens is relatively heavy for a 50mm prime
- ✗Mount compatibility is limited to Sony E-mount systems only
Videos — Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AF FE
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