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Mar 26, 11:25 AM

Samyang's F1.8 35mm Lens Prioritizes Usability Over Aperture

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Samyang's F1.8 35mm Lens Prioritizes Usability Over Aperture

Summary

Samyang's new AF 35mm F1.8 P FE lens for Sony full-frame E-mount cameras, also sold as Rokinon in the USA, deliberately features a slower maximum aperture than its F1.4 sibling. This design choice prioritizes reliability, portability, and autofocus performance over extreme low-light capability, which is often unnecessary with modern sensors. The F1.8 lens is smaller, lighter, and significantly cheaper, offering tangible benefits for everyday shooting while maintaining features like weather sealing and fast autofocus suitable for both stills and video.

Key points

  • Samyang's new 35mm F1.8 lens offers a practical alternative to wider aperture lenses.
  • It is smaller, lighter, and more affordable than Samyang's F1.4 35mm lens.
  • The lens features Linear STM II autofocus, weather sealing, and USB-C firmware updates.
  • It is designed for Sony full-frame E-mount cameras but also works on APS-C models.
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