Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE Mark II Review
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The Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE Mark II is an improved version of the previous lens. It offers good value for the price, with sharp image quality and a nice bokeh. The lens is also relatively silent and the new weather sealing adds confidence in difficult conditions.
The Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE Mark II is an improved version of the previous lens. It offers good value for the price, with sharp image quality and a nice bokeh. The lens is also relatively silent and the new weather sealing adds confidence in difficult conditions.
Pros
- Improved weather sealing
- Sharp image quality
- Relatively silent autofocus
- Reasonable value for the price
Cons
- Occasional crashes during testing
- Color fringing at wider apertures
- Moderate distortion and strong vignetting
- Visible chromatic aberration at wider apertures
The lens is relatively silent and displays very little breathing, making it useful for various photography applications.
The Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE Mark II is an updated version of the previous lens, offering improved weather sealing and a more reliable autofocus system. The lens is relatively silent and displays very little breathing, making it useful for various photography applications. One downside is that there were occurrences of the lens crashing during testing, which could be a potential concern for users. In terms of image quality, the lens performs well, with good sharpness and contrast, particularly in the middle of images. However, there is some noticeable color fringing at wider apertures. There is also moderate distortion and strong vignetting, which can affect image quality, but these can be addressed by stopping down the lens. The bokeh is soft and pleasing, although there is some visible chromatic aberration at wider apertures. Overall, the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE Mark II is a good lens for the price and provides decent image quality and build, but users may want to consider other options given the competitive market.
The bokeh is soft and pleasing, although there is some visible chromatic aberration at wider apertures.
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