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Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE Sony A7R2 Review

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The Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE lens tested extremely well on the full-frame Sony a7r II, providing excellent sharpness and contrast at wide apertures. The lens also has minimal color fringing and distortion, making it a high-performance optic for its price.

The Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE lens tested extremely well on the full-frame Sony a7r II, providing excellent sharpness and contrast at wide apertures. The lens also has minimal color fringing and distortion, making it a high-performance optic for its price.

Pros
  • Excellent sharpness and contrast at wide apertures
  • Minimal color fringing and distortion
  • Accurate autofocus system
  • Effective handling of vignetting with in-camera corrections
Cons
  • Barrel distortion at wider apertures
  • Slight softening at f/16 due to diffraction
  • Average build quality

The autofocus system is quite accurate, ensuring sharp images in various shooting conditions.

The Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE lens tested extremely well on the full-frame Sony a7r II, providing excellent sharpness and contrast at wide apertures. While some color fringing was observed at wider apertures, it became minimal at narrower apertures like f/2.8 and beyond. The lens also exhibited minimal distortion, which is average for a lens at f/1.4, but its resolution and autofocus accuracy make it stand out. The autofocus system is quite accurate, ensuring sharp images in various shooting conditions. The lens also handles vignetting well, with in-camera corrections effectively addressing any darkening of image corners. Overall, it is a high-performance optic for its price, making it a highly recommended choice for full-frame cameras.

Overall, it is a high-performance optic for its price, making it a highly recommended choice for full-frame cameras.

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