Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8
The Samyang 35mm f/1.8 is a 35mm f/1.8 lens designed for Sony E mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Lens Overview — Samyang 35mm f/1.8
Key Features — Samyang 35mm f/1.8
35mm f/1.8 Prime: A fast, standard-wide focal length suited to street, travel, portrait, and everyday photography.
Full-Frame Coverage: Designed for full-frame Sony E-mount bodies while remaining fully compatible with APS-C sensors without vignetting.
Sony E-Mount Autofocus: Native Sony E-mount integration enables reliable autofocus performance including subject tracking on compatible Sony bodies.
Auto and Manual Focus: Supports both AF and MF modes, giving shooters flexibility to switch based on the situation.
Compact 210g Build: At just 210 grams, this lens is easy to carry for extended shoots and balances well with lightweight Sony mirrorless bodies.
9-Blade Aperture Diaphragm: Produces pleasingly rounded bokeh in out-of-focus areas when shooting at wider apertures.
Lens Specifications — Samyang 35mm f/1.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Portrait, Street, Travel, Product |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 35mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Camera System | Mirrorless |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Focus Type | Auto, Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 58mm |
Description — Samyang 35mm f/1.8
The Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 is a full-frame prime lens built for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. With a 35mm focal length in the standard range and a f/1.8 maximum aperture, it offers solid versatility for photographers who want a single fixed focal length that handles a wide range of subjects. Weighing just 210g, it is compact and easy to carry, complementing the lightweight nature of modern mirrorless systems.
The lens supports both autofocus and manual focus, giving shooters flexibility depending on their subject and shooting style. A 58mm filter thread makes it straightforward to use with commonly available filters. Designed for the mirrorless camera system category, it is categorized as a standard-range prime.
Note that image stabilization is not included, so photographers shooting handheld in challenging light should factor in whether their camera body provides in-body stabilization.
Pros — Samyang 35mm f/1.8
- ✓Fast f/1.8 maximum aperture gives meaningful depth-of-field control
- ✓Lightweight 210g body is well-suited to mirrorless camera systems
- ✓Supports both autofocus and manual focus for flexible shooting
Cons — Samyang 35mm f/1.8
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring reliance on in-body IS for handheld low-light work
- ✗Single focal length at 35mm with no zoom flexibility
- ✗Limited to Sony E-mount with no other mount options listed
Videos — Samyang 35mm f/1.8
Sony vs Samyang: 35mm f/1.8 FE lens comparison — Christopher Frost