Samyang 35mm f1.4 mk II Real World Review for Photo + Video

[@heyricksander]

Julia! You're always my first choice when looking for a lens review before a major purchase. Thanks for creating these wonderful, real world reviews.

[@juliatrotti]

I really appreciate it!

[@DilaurentisGomezDylan]

I’m fashion photographer, with Samyang 35mm for 4 years now. Haven’t upgraded or needed. It’s everything for life. Love them

[@JohnnyJayVisuals]

Which version do you have and 1.8 or 1.4

[@LeeAxonisDigifin]

I bought the version 1 about 6 weeks ago and returned it after a week because it wasn't fast enough shooting video for focus. The version 2 is amazing! It's lightning fast. I use it for video and photos on my A7s3 and A74. Highly recommended lens.

[@AvijitDharPhotography]

I would like to buy a 35mm f1.4 for my Sony A7M4 for both video and still images. Which one do you recommend at budget price. Please reply...

[@mattstolzman]

It is said to have a marginal focus breathing when changing focus. It's said to be better than Sigma. Is this true?

[@LeeAxonisDigifin]

@@mattstolzman I can't compare to a brand or lens I don't own. What I can tell you is that it's a noticeable update from the Mark 1 as the autofocus is ultra fast.

[@jiripata5]

Got notification that Julia uploaded a new review video which means an instant LIKE

[@juliatrotti]

I appreciate it, thank you!

[@lucschrav]

Get so excited everytime you upload ! I got my A7IV yesterday and I am so excited to use it! I feel geared up from all your incredible videos ❤️

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!! And that's so exciting, I hope you enjoy using it :D

[@AvijitDharPhotography]

@@juliatrotti I would like to buy a 35mm f1.4 for my Sony A7M4 for both video and still images. Which one do you recommend at budget price. Please reply... yt I am a wedding photographer/Cinematographer.

[@trentonevans8835]

Omg, I love this shoot and the model!! The colors are so good!!😮‍💨💥

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you so much!! I was determined to find some orange colours around Sydney somewhere haha

[@rayymlai]

@julia, thanks for sharing this detailed video. between Sigma 35mm f1.4 and Samyang 35mm II, could you share the difference, or share your perspective? Remarks - both of them are good, i'd assume. just curious if Sigma is on promotion and both lens are in the same price range, then which one is a better buy.

[@shadyninja1]

Your model is exceptionally naturally beautiful.

[@hbhavsi]

FINALLY!! Been waiting for this to release and for you to do a video on it for months!!! :) :)

[@juliatrotti]

Yess finally!! Hope you enjoyed it.

[@hbhavsi]

I did, thank you so much!!! ❤️

[@keystonebrotherb]

I still love my mki! Love the new 50 and 135 too! I’ll never be swindled by GM lenses again!!!

[@youknowwho9247]

I don’t know what swindled is supposed to mean. Sure, the GMs are more expensive - but they’re also much, much better lenses than the Samyang versions. The built quality and pro services alone are worth the premium for a professional shooter and the af is much more reliable in difficult conditions. Sure, for a hobbyist they’re overkill, but you definitely get what you pay for if you properly utilise the advantages that the GMs offer.

[@keystonebrotherb]

@@youknowwho9247 Right. I am a hobbyist so having the name brand isn’t important to me, it’s just getting a good shot. I feel like I can get 95% out of the Samyang for 1/3 of the money. To me that’s a bargain. I can afford any lens that I want. I choose to buy value. These are really good lenses. They’re only getting better and better with each release.

[@keystonebrotherb]

I chose the Tamron Trio of zooms for the same reason. Excellent value.

[@juliatrotti]

Yep I agree, lenses and gear in general is getting so good nowadays that something more budget friendly like this or Sigma lenses are totally good enough to do great job most of the time!

[@keystonebrotherb]

@@juliatrotti Nobody puts out a bad lens anymore. How many Sony 10-18 lenses have dropped in the last two years? Samyang, Tamron, Laowa, Sigma, even 7artisans put out quality for the market! Sony has a goldmine opening their mount to 3rd party sources and I’m happy.

[@vncdvncd8331]

Hey, do you consider AF for this lens better than 50mm 1.4 mark II? I had this 50mm and I wasnt happy with the AF just like you. Also do you plan to review 85mm 1.4 mark II?

[@AvijitDharPhotography]

I would like to buy a 35mm f1.4 for my Sony A7M4 for both video and still images. Which one do you recommend at budget price. Please reply... I am a wedding photographer/Cinematographer.

[@LtMShiN]

Hi Julia, can you make (1) video to review the lens Zeiss Batis 85mm.

[@KervinsMartin]

Great video, curious on what you’re using to capture the evf?

[@birazan]

Any updates on those Capture one styles/presets? Been waiting forever :)

[@shifu3157]

Finally.......I was waiting for this....

[@g_lantos]

Thanks for the video Julia. I think, I'm going to switch to Rokinon/Samyang... I own the Sony 35 GM and although it's an amazing photo lens, I shoot a lot of video content and I think the Samyang is the true hybrid (with its almost zero focus breathing). Would you say the 1.4 has a "much better" performance over their tiny but almighty 1.8 compact? I own the compact 24 f1.8 and that's a great video lens too (no focus breathing either).

[@TRI-xe3xw]

Hey Julia, this is my first comments. I am recently update the cam to A7IV and seek for a 35mm f1.4. I remember you used 35 f1.4 ZA a lot. do you recommend the 35 f1.4ZA or sigma or samyang for now?

[@jhonnyromero18]

Which one is better between this one and V AF series ?

[@adden2242]

really nice, I really hope this will arrive here in the Philippines soon

[@BarefootMediaTV]

LOVE the mark.1. my most used lens with the a7iv

[@BarefootMediaTV]

@Thundrax it works great when you are still, it takes a second if you are walking to and from the camera.

[@58mummybear]

Great video. Your model is stunning. If you were choosing would you choose the sigma 35mm 1.4 DG DN over the samyang? I'm wanting to get into portraits as a side business and would value your experience so I make the right choice.

[@alexklein455]

That's not even close to stunning lmao

[@elastvd7503]

Great review, thanks, very like photos that lens produced

[@MARTIN_VAGNER]

good day. Which one is better. This samyang or Sigma shřmm DG DN? thank you for answer

[@youknowwho9247]

Seems like a decent budget option for hobbyists who can’t afford the Sigma and aren’t willing to step down to f/1.8. Obviously neither of them can hold a candle to the GM, but that’s to be expected given the price difference.

[@robertcudlipp3426]

Sounds like a huge bias in favour of the GM glass, good, yes, but not that great and the price. For most people, this way better value for money lens is all that is needed, the pros have a range of choices.

[@youknowwho9247]

@@robertcudlipp3426 There's no bias. I've tested so, so many options when I switched from Nikon to Sony and would have loved to be able to go with all third party glass, for budget reasons. Many of them are great optically, but none of them come close to matching the GM versions in reliability. Sony's pro offerings are most definitely worth the extra money for anyone who has to get the shot the first time (wedding photographer here).

[@sharpshotzbestdestinationw6028]

Huge Bias Definitely.. I own most of the G-master lenses,Sigma art Primes and Samyang new Lenses. Samyang is doing a great job and at Some focal lengths is much better.For eg. 85mm mkii is way better than 85mm GM when it comes to bokeh and autofocus as well.The Sigma Art 85Dg dn is neck to neck with GM but has a better build and that Made in Japan thing doesn’t give u a sense of reliability?? I am happy that new lens from third party manufacturers are getting reliable and kudos to Sony for truly being an open system.

[@danm_journey]

Hi great video! Thank you! How’s the eye af on the a7iii did you try it?

[@randomness7053]

Julia which one is better for sony, this samyang 35mm or the new sigma 35mm f1.4 art?

[@AthenaC]

Great video. I wait for this review for a long time. Finally!! I am also using this lens on my A7iv.

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you, hope you found it helpful!

[@callamhoward6746]

Stunning shoot! Love the fall preset and that outfit worked so well with the houses. Love little surprises like that. Where were you shooting?

[@kathakmj]

After reading all comment my Question how are you mam Please tell me which one should I buy? Samyang 35mm f/1.4 D OR OR Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN video is my priority while choosing a lens auto focus and focus breathing is my first priority. I can afford sigma 35mm 1.4 dndn as well as samyang 35mm 1.4 II but can not afford sony gm 35mm my priority is samyang because in india samyang is little bit cheaper so i spend rest amount for other accessory please reply me as soon as possible i want to buy very soon so u please reply🙏🙏🙏

[@muaathe78]

When the person behind the camera is the real model 🌹🌷🌹

[@gkfilmstudiojawal7642]

Will this lens mount on Sony a6400 camera?

[@swancoffeehouse5983]

3:32 England, 100% of the times. It's either bins or stone lampposts, everything in the most inconsistent places 😤

[@baotranphotography]

Hey Julia, how did you record the screen?

[@cameraprepper7938]

First, it is just a minor update of the Mk1 version, it have no real aperture ring, it is larger and heavier than the Sony 35mm 1.4 GM, the Samyang do not have so good autofocus as the Sony and the image quality are lower than the Sony 35mm 1.8 !!!. Do you need aperture 1.4 and autofocus ??? I got the excellent Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 35mm 2.0 Aspherical which have just as good image quality as the Sony and the Voigtländer are much lighter and compact and built as a tank, I can very highly recommend the Voigtländer Lens !

[@mongolchitro2995]

does it provide warm color like previous version?

[@hazard3020]

Excellent Comments and Shots 💥

[@qfvisuals1570]

do you use a picture profile

[@pinoybtcanalysis6576]

how about a7iii?

[@Vario125HID]

i think,,,,,,,, *VILTROX* 😍🥰

[@dennisthaddeus3472]

I noticed that when you shoot, you always use the live view. Have you tried using the viewfinder? Are you more comfortable using the LCD/live view? I'm just curious. I love all your videos.

[@pawelmod3292]

hmm. what do you mean by live view? It is a term used in dslr for lcd display? In Sony MILC cameras you have "live view" on the back display and on the electronic view finder... Personally I prefer to use EVF because it is giving a more stable position and also it is easier during sunny days.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Without wanting to speak for the photographer here, using the rear screen is a good technique on a mirror less camera which have none of the disadvantages you would get doing the same on a DSLR, it enables you to keep an overall view of the scene rather than looking down the tunnel of the viewfinder, you can use your peripheral vision to keep an eye on what the light is doing, is someone about to walk into shot, you could spot a better position or backdrop you may not see if you are glued to the viewfinder.

[@chryseass.5143]

She actually has addressed this in another video - she prefers to shoot using the back screen to compose.

[@RicohGRIIIx]

How did u record in-camera? I can't see cable or atomos :D

[@jaswanthraj9161]

Julia?

[@cyvidal10]

i don't get why samyang's 35mm F1.4 lenses both mk1 and mk2 has a long barrel form factor.

[@jt663]

This is an example of the specs looking great but in reality a good f2.8 would probably create nicer photos in a smaller package

[@Thirumalaiselvan]

great video. how you record a screen without any external recorder?

[@sholehshubagja3102]

yes, same question.. how??

[@michaellim4165]

Image capture app on the a74.

[@juliatrotti]

Yeah I just use the app!

[@dee-deeoverton1300]

Nice video!! Do you shoot with your preview off?

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you and yes it's always off! It's too annoying for me personally haha. I usually take a few photos, have a quick flick through and that's enough to know wether I'm on the right track or not. Also you can pretty much see what your photo is going to look like anyway while you're taking it ;)

[@srinidhi__photography5466]

samyang 35 1.4 for sony m4 freezing problem solution Reply

[@bluezikylez9743]

no issues any?

[@RWAquariumPages]

great video! wish they made it for the canon rf mount!

[@keystonebrotherb]

Why do you think we’re all over here on team Sony?!

[@juliatrotti]

Would be great to see more third party lenses for RF!

[@charruaporelmundo]

It will not happens since Canikon forbids 3rd brand to do so… just get a Sony

[@aA-mw4jb]

How is the Samyang 45mm compared to this lens for portraits?

[@hazard3020]

Lots of folks LOVE that 45mm 1.8 little beast of a lens. Plus along with the much more expensive zeiss 40mm these lenses give an interesting angle of view.

[@ansm3248]

Is it any better than Samyang 35 1.4 mk I?

[@juliatrotti]

I would need to use them side by side to be able to give a proper/more detailed comparison. But from my general usage of both, this mark 2 has better AF performance for both photo and video.

[@ansm3248]

@@juliatrotti Thanks a lot!😍

thank you Julia

[@makhilo]

Can't watch this on my mobile device 😔, don't wanna miss out on the detail... But I'ma like the video because this is the best KZbin channel for photography... 💯

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@jmliponvlog1404]

I wanna have sony or canon 5d guys. Help me hehhe give me 1 🙏🥺

[@rolandocauntoy4803]

I'm a fan since I watch your video featuring the Google Pixel 4XL. Already subscribe you Ma'am Julia.. I'm a fan from Philippines. Godbless you always.🥰

[@shifu3157]

Confused between sony 35 1.8 and samyang 1.4

[@juliatrotti]

I have a video called 8 Budget prime lenses for Sony where I share some Sony 35mm f1.8 photo examples if you wanted to see! It is a very sharp lens. I would say this Samyang 1.4 has a more "dreamy" look to it, like it's easier to achieve that style of photo. It just depends what you are after!

[@srinidhiphotostudio1793]

samyang 35 1.4 for sony m4 freezing problem solution

[@teerilla]

For 1/3 of the price of the gmaster too 😱

[@tykimikk8605]

i mean it has the same af motor and performance and even the onion ring and CA of the viltrox 35mm 1.8 and that's half the weight and more than half the price...

[@juliatrotti]

Interesting, I haven't tried out Viltrox lenses yet. Might take a look at them soon!

[@televizyonsinema]

it's as if a fairy girl has taken the Samyang 35mm f1.4 and introduced it to us

[@juliatrotti]

hahaha love that 🧚‍♀️

[@bibhubhusana2]

Not good in photo , video is good but hang camera not satisfied 😥

[@KevkinOne]

I like it

[@sgpork]

Too big. I like my 35GM.

[@juliatrotti]

The size and weight didn't really affect me for a portrait session, but if you're going to use this lens for longer days of shooting or even travelling then having it be a bit lighter would be ideal!

[@sgpork]

@@juliatrotti yea. I use my gear mainly for traveling only. So for 35mm. The GM is really ideal for me. Small means easier to pack n move in crowds. Any weight saving is also welcome since could be outside for 10hrs or longer everyday. The 35gm almost nv leave my camera.

[@YaYousef5]

I notice all your portrait sessions are with conventionally attractive female models. Could you do a photoshoot with someone who looks like your average redditor? Man in his late 20's. Obese. Acne. Comments on reddit for 12 hours a day. A real socially awkward geek. That would be really helpful for me to watch and see your process on how to get good photos with someone like that! Thank you.

[@charlesdovideo]

?

[@hazard3020]

Lol. You mean an average looking person ?

[@Fre_patrick97]

Wtf 😂😂

[@YaYousef5]

@@Fre_patrick97 🤓

[@chrissallis5222]

I’ll never use Samyang lenses again. Twice I’ve contacted Samyang to ask if the 24mm and 35 v2 has a yellow cast like the older models and twice they have read the messages and ignored it. If they can’t be bothered to answer a question I won’t buy their lenses. I got rid of the 35 v1 and 85 and just replaced the entire lot with Sigma Art lenses

[@juliatrotti]

Ah that sucks :( I do think in general Samyang usually has a warmer colour cast. I feel like it's not that obvious on it's own but you can see it in my comparison videos such as my 135mm comparison between the Samyang, GM and Sigma. I personally like it though lol it really suits my style of portrait photography

[@chrissallis5222]

@@juliatrotti thank you for confirming that :) I didn’t mind it it completely throws me out when I switch lenses and the same settings look like completely different in colour cast lol

[@chrissallis5222]

Samyang did finally respond to my messages. They said they was not aware of any colour casts to their lenses. But at least they did respond. Just wanted to update this incase someone else reads it who is considering buying lenses.

[@hazard3020]

Nikon often have heavier yellow casts on the sensor compared to Sony and Canon. Its interesting what you say but sometimes this is why its worth trying out different lenses. Plus ensure the camera profile settings on your camera are correct. My Nikon d750 had a wonderful VIVID colour profile albeit had to tone down saturation by a few dots at times. Enjoy your photography with your Art lenses 🙏

[@pierrenj79]

Samyang has one of the best CS here in America.. I have never had an issue with them and their lenes are top notch since 2020

[@ApriMalli]

first comment hehe

[@srinidhiphotostudio1793]

samyang 35 1.4 for sony m4 freezing problem solution

[@srinidhiphotostudio1793]

samyang 35 1.4 for sony m4 freezing problem solution