Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE Mark 2 Review

The Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE Mark 2 is a good lens overall, providing sharpness and good autofocus. It performs better on an APS-C camera than on a full-frame camera and has some issues with close-up image quality and chromatic aberration. The build quality is average, but it is a bit expensive for what it offers.

The Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE Mark 2 provides good sharpness and autofocus, but it has some issues with close-up image quality and chromatic aberration. The build quality is average, but it is a bit expensive for what it offers.

The lens performs better on an APS-C camera than on a full-frame camera, with some issues in close-up image quality and chromatic aberration.

The Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE Mark 2 is a decent lens for its price, providing good sharpness and autofocus. However, it performs better on an APS-C camera than on a full-frame camera, with some issues in close-up image quality and chromatic aberration. The build quality is average, with a plastic body and slow autofocus response, but the autofocus motor works silently. The lens also has some issues with focus accuracy and breathing, as well as a little distortion on a full-frame camera. In terms of image quality, it performs better at f/2.8 and higher apertures, providing sharpness and good contrast. However, some ghosting and softness can be observed, especially at wider apertures. It also shows some vignetting, but this can be reduced by stopping down the aperture. The lens performs well in dealing with bright lights, showing minimal flaring and coma levels, and producing satisfactory sun stars. The autofocus backgrounds are soft, but chromatic aberration can be an issue, especially at wider apertures. Overall, it's a decent lens with some drawbacks, and there are other options to consider at a similar price point.

The autofocus backgrounds are soft, but chromatic aberration can be an issue, especially at wider apertures.