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Samyang V-AF 100mm T2.3 FE Review

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The Samyang V-AF 100mm T2.3 FE lens is a very impressive option for 4K video making. It offers loads of sharpness, good contrast, and lovely smooth bokeh, making it a bit of a winner. It does struggle with close-up image quality and longitudinal aberration, but overall, it's the best quality Samyang VF lens available.

The Samyang V-AF 100mm T2.3 FE lens offers loads of sharpness, good contrast, and lovely smooth bokeh, making it a bit of a winner. It does struggle with close-up image quality and longitudinal aberration, but overall, it's the best quality Samyang VF lens available.

Pros
  • Loads of sharpness
  • Good contrast
  • Lovely smooth bokeh
  • Lightweight and well-built
Cons
  • Struggles with close-up image quality
  • Longitudinal aberration
  • Not the best choice for every scenario

The lens is lightweight, well-built, and dust and weather resistant, making it a versatile option for video makers.

The Samyang V-AF 100mm T2.3 FE lens is a very impressive option for 4K video making. It offers loads of sharpness, good contrast, and lovely smooth bokeh, all of which combine to make it a bit of a winner. The lens is lightweight, well-built, and dust and weather resistant, making it a versatile option for video makers. However, it does struggle with close-up image quality and longitudinal aberration, meaning it may not be the best choice for every scenario. The autofocus works quickly, quietly, and accurately, and the lens offers some useful features for video work, such as a recording indicator and an accessory connector. While it may not live up to cine lenses in some aspects, it is the best quality Samyang VF lens available, making it a nice option for any kind of video or even stills photography.

The autofocus works quickly, quietly, and accurately, and the lens offers some useful features for video work, making it a nice option for any kind of video or even stills photography.

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