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Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE APS-C Review

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This Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE (APS-C) lens is an excellent choice for Sony mirrorless users. It offers great image quality, a smooth bokeh, and reliable autofocus. However, it is quite large and heavy, but the build quality is substantial and reliable.

This lens is a fantastic choice for Sony mirrorless users. It offers exceptional image quality, with sharp and clean images even at the widest aperture. The build quality is top-notch, with a solid and substantial feel, although it is quite large and heavy.

Pros
  • Excellent image quality
  • Smooth bokeh
  • Reliable autofocus
  • Top-notch build quality
Cons
  • Large and heavy
  • Soft image quality at F/1.4
  • Slight flaring against bright light

The autofocus system is reliable and almost silent, making it suitable for various shooting situations. The bokeh is smooth and creates beautiful out-of-focus backgrounds.

This lens is a fantastic choice for Sony mirrorless users. It offers exceptional image quality, with sharp and clean images even at the widest aperture. The build quality is top-notch, with a solid and substantial feel, although it is quite large and heavy. The autofocus system is reliable and almost silent, making it suitable for various shooting situations. The bokeh is smooth and creates beautiful out-of-focus backgrounds. The only downside is that it can be a bit soft when shooting at F/1.4, but stopping down to F/2 or smaller greatly improves sharpness. Overall, this lens is highly recommended for Sony mirrorless users, especially for those who prioritize image quality and reliable autofocus over size and weight.

Overall, this lens is highly recommended for Sony mirrorless users, especially for those who prioritize image quality and reliable autofocus over size and weight.

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