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Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC Review

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The Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC is a highly desirable lens with exceptional build quality and sharp image quality. It offers great value for the price, with little to be desired in terms of distortion, flare control, and bokeh.

The Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC is a highly desirable lens with exceptional build quality and sharp image quality. It offers great value for the price, with little to be desired in terms of distortion, flare control, and bokeh.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Exceptional build quality
  • Little to no distortion
  • Good control of flare and bokeh
Cons
  • Lack of autofocus
  • Physically oversized
  • Slightly heavy

The lens offers great value for the price and has received positive feedback from many happy owners.

The Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC is a highly desirable lens with exceptional build quality and sharp image quality. It is a sharp lens with little distortion and excellent flare control, making it suitable for various general-purpose photography needs. The lens offers great value for the price and has received positive feedback from many happy owners. It does lack autofocus, but its precise focus ring makes it easy to focus, especially when using live view mode. The lens's overall build quality is solid, and the aperture ring clicks at half f-stops, allowing for precise adjustments. Despite being a bit large and heavy, the lens is a great choice for anyone looking for a high-quality 35mm lens at a reasonable price. The bokeh and vignetting levels leave little to be desired, making it a versatile lens for different photography needs.

The bokeh and vignetting levels leave little to be desired, making it a versatile lens for different photography needs.

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