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Your cart is empty.The Samyang 35mm F1.8 Auto Focus Full Frame Lens for Sony E Mount combines compact design with professional-grade optics to deliver stunning results for photography and video. With an advanced optical layout of 10 elements in 8 groups—featuring 2 Aspherical and 2 Extra-low Dispersion elements—this lens ensures sharp, high-resolution images across the entire frame. Whether you're shooting portraits, architecture, landscapes, or everyday scenes, the 35mm focal length offers versatility and a natural perspective. Designed for Sony E-mount full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras, it also provides a standard 52.5mm equivalent focal length on crop sensors. The fast F1.8 aperture makes it a go-to lens for capturing beautiful shots in low light or isolating subjects with smooth, natural bokeh. A circular 9-blade diaphragm produces soft out-of-focus backgrounds ideal for portraits and artistic compositions. Weighing only 7.4 ounces and measuring just 2.5 inches long, this is the lightest and most compact 35mm F1.8 AF lens for Sony E mount currently available. Its lightweight aluminum housing is rugged enough for travel, and weather sealing adds protection from dust and light moisture. Autofocus performance is handled by a whisper-quiet Linear STM motor, offering smooth, accurate focus transitions that make it perfect for video creators and photographers alike. The Internal Focus (IF) design minimizes focus breathing and ensures a steady frame when shooting video. A built-in Custom Switch lets you toggle the focus ring’s function between manual focus and aperture control—customizable via the Samyang Lens Station for future updates. Whether you're shooting under city lights, on the street, or in the studio, the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 lens gives you control, clarity, and creative freedom in a compact, high-performing package.
Joshua Mckinney
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2025
Awesome lens for the money! Decently sharp images, fast aperture, but with some distortion and vegnetting, but nothing that can’t be cleaned up in Lightroom! Good lens for the money!
Christopher Scott
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2025
This lens is a Sony A7C match made in heaven. I was looking for something affordable, light, and sharp and this lens offers all of that.Insta:@iamchristopherscott
Little Wind
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2024
I think it is a perfect 35mm prime lens. I have used Canon, Nikon, and Sony, but I find this to be the best lens. The bokeh is exceptionally beautiful. It is affordable. The sharpness, weight, and all other aspects are excellent.
BluNunn
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
I was expecting high quality images as I read several reviews that attested to this. It delivers in every way. It's small, compact, and lightweight which works perfectly with my a7c. I usually use sony or tamron lenses and have never been disappointed. I'm glad I can add samyang to the list. I wish I had bought this prior to my trip to Egypt as it would have stayed on my camera as it has since.
André R.
Reviewed in Germany on December 8, 2024
Das Samyang 35mm 1.8 hat mich voll überzeugt und ist eine echte Empfehlung für alle, die ein kompaktes und leistungsfähiges Objektiv suchen.Die Schärfe ist beeindruckend – selbst bei Offenblende liefert es gestochen scharfe Bilder mit einer tollen Detailwiedergabe. Der Autofokus arbeitet zuverlässig und schnell, sowohl bei Fotos als auch bei Videos. Für einen so kleinen und leichten Formfaktor ist das ein riesiger Pluspunkt!Die Verarbeitungsqualität ist solide, auch wenn sich das Gehäuse aufgrund der Kunststoffbauweise nicht ganz so hochwertig anfühlt wie bei manchen teureren Alternativen. Aber das tut der Leistung keinen Abbruch – das Objektiv hält, was es verspricht, und ist dabei angenehm leicht und kompakt.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2024
I have had AWFUL luck with budget lenses for my a7iii. I FINALLY found one I like. The colors it pulls are amazing. The AF is better than any of my Sigma lenses. I would give this 10 out of 5 stars if I could.
Alex
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
I watched countless reviews before going with the Samyang over the Sony 35mm 1.8, but I should have forked up the extra $$$ and gone with the Sony. Now, it's likely I just have a defective lens, but the shots went from bright, colorful, etc. to lacking focus, clarity and at times just a blank screen.I've tried other lenses to confirm and the camera is working just fine. I could have received a bad lens, but if this is an indicator of the quality I am not impressed.
TheAmazingKirkA-Go-Go
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2022
I couldn’t be happier. I opted out of the Sony 35 to save $$ as I thought I wouldn’t use this as much as my 85, more of a “I’ve got it if I need it” kind of thing. I’m now using it as much as any other lens!Super sharp at 1.8 and I can’t see any flaws at the f7-8 sweet spots. Auto focus is as fast as my Sony 85 1.8 and Sigma 24-70 and keeps continuous focus locked in as expected.Also, it’s light. Really light. And compact. I took it to the Nashville Farmers Market for some street / people shots and it was not invasive at all (that 24-70 can be intimidating). It’s just an all around pleasure. Some people complain that the build seems cheap, but it seems rugged enough and in exchange for “build feel” you get a sharp lens that’s easy to work with.In sort, buy it… you won’t regret it.
steven desmond
Reviewed in Mexico on May 5, 2022
I like the simple and light weight design of the lens. Some might not like that it is plastic but I don’t mind at all. The plastic build is still very nice. I use this lens for wide open at 1.8 in both video and photos and I love the picture quality. I was thinking to get the Sony 35mm 1.8 but I’m very pleased I decided to get this less expensive option.
Gem Webb
Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2022
Plastic feel is fine. Odd dial for switching from manual to autofocus. Labeled mode 1 and mode 2 custom on lens. Confusing a bit but meh. Night shots went fine. I bought this as my 50mm was too tight, and the 20mm too wide, this 35mm feels just right like the 3 bears bed. :) 3 perfect primes. I think the next will be a telephoto lens 100-600mm to complete the lens set. Next is definitely some variable nd filters. I’m looking forward to more tests with video and photo.
Codename47
Reviewed in Australia on December 13, 2022
I recently sold my Samyang 50mm 1.4 FE and made a switch to 35mm 1.8 FE for my Sony A7iii. Main driver was the weight. I wanted something light for my Sony A7iii for gimbal use and this lens did not disappoint me. It's very light and small comparatively and focusing is very quiet for video use. It also takes sharp photos. I'll attach couple of photos here.
mbs47
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2021
This lens is sharp and autofocuses fast. Great lens for a hobbyist. I would recommend to anyone looking for a light, cheap lens that takes sharp images.
MOHAMED AMINE
Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on October 4, 2021
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