The Samyang 35mm F2.8 is Surprisingly Lightweight & Sharp

[@dionamuh]

I've been using it for years on my a7iii, and it's one of my favourite lenses. Remember it is designed as a full frame lense. Paired with a a7 series camera it gives you such a nice and compact package. Perfect for street photography. And for the price you got it at, I would even buy it as a body cap.

[@Connor-kv5cm]

Does it have phase detection autofocus across the entire sensor? I have a sigma 30mm 2.8 and you only get PD in the centre of the screen

[@MasticinaAkicta]

I love this lens. Good performer, light, small enough, silent autofocus, and makes a great daily driver. Using it on my Song A7. Perfect for full frame!

[@techdipbest]

been watching this channel for a while now... great product reviews of products that actually I can afford or willing to buy... nice reviews bro... Keep posting because its helping us out!

[@thebitterfig9903]

I'd love to see more lenses like this: not ultra-fast like a 1.4, but fast enough at 2.8, and using that smaller aperture to just shrink and lighten the lens. Compactness is a virtue.

[@omm5960]

Additional points about this excellent lens: 1. It's a 35mm FE lens, so you can use it on full frame Sony's without having to shoot in crop mode. 2. When used on an APS-C camera, the field of view is equivalent to that of a 52mm full-frame. 3. At 3 ounces, with no distortion, it is perfect for creating stitch panos in the backcountry. 4. It's also a useful focal length for filming.

[@zefirshaman]

1. Yes,but its pointless. FF sensor is designed to blast with bokeh. Plus it has strong vignetting at 2.8. 2. Sure, but you should also divide f/stop to 1.5 crop factor. The lens becomes F4. 3. It does have a noticable distortion, just not that big. 4. This lenst is useless for any video work. Noisy and inaccurate af,breathing.

[@Vern_Levine]

And just to add to who samyang is, the lenses are the same as the rokinon with different branding. They are made in the same factory. I recently moved from the A6000 to the A7r III.I sold off all my lenses and it was harder to part with my Samyang 12mm than any other lens (including the two Sigma's I sold)

[@AgnostosGnostos]

Full frame 35mm and 50mm lenses are in focal length area where the optical problems aren't as serious as with ultra wide or super telephoto lenses. So they can be made relatively small, light with good optical performance and above all with low cost.

[@toomanyhobbies400]

Your photographic skills are presented extremely well in this set of travel memories. Well done! You easily demonstrated for the viewer, the positive attributes of this lens.

[@JeffCorcelius]

I love how you use older cameras and still make content for Sony APSC. I got the A6400 after watching some of these videos. I’m still trying to find a good video lens and nature outdoor photography lens. But prices are kill me.

[@bobbygreen9106]

If you don't mind messing with manual focus and aperture, I highly suggest an old vintage lens. M42 lenses adapt easily to Sony bodies. My current favorite lens cost me $34 including the adapter.

[@Phoenixrider9241]

If you want a good all around lens, you can check out the Sony 18-105 F4 OSS. Its an awesome all around lens. But if you want the sharpest possible lens you can go for the Sigma 16/30/56mm lenses. All three of them are F1.4 and super sharp. I own both the Sony and Sigma 16mm and recommend them highly. I use a A6600

[@alexandermeneses1989]

I just wanted to say thank you! I buyed a sigma 56mm 1.4 and it's mu favourite lens in this moment! 💖

[@sheenashroder5315]

This looks awesome. I’ve been looking for an everyday kind of lens, especially for traveling.

[@Lauren_C]

I’m definitely considering this lens to have with my Sony 85mm F1.8. Would be an excellent duo to cover most of my bases. The use of aspherical elements to minimize distortion is what’s selling me on this.

[@amitkrupal1234]

I like that last image, its casual & the lens shine in it. This lens is excellent on A6100 & also on A7m3

[@isabellalalove]

I love this lens! I got this a couple months ago for my a5100 because I wanted a wider aperture compared to the kit lens!

[@nenaliani6401]

hi ....how's the result? is it good?

[@Carolyne_games]

Looks like an amazing lens for the a7c... if I end up getting the a7c or its Mk2 this will be one of my first lenses to consider 👀 Also the bokeh on this is surprisingly beautiful 😳

[@iluvyunie]

I'd recommend it, for like 200 bucks depending on where you live it's pretty much as good as you can get

[@trym2121]

If you have the budget, consider the sony 35/2.8 version because of weather sealing.

[@iluvyunie]

@@trym2121 I've had the samyang out in weather and barely had any issues, though I suppose the 4x price point to avoid having a spot on your sensor in the middle of the day makes sense if money isn't an option

[@brunofalcone9979]

It's the perfect lens for that camera. Super compact, nice focal length and nice F2.8 aperture.

[@leonardoopaiva]

@@iluvyunie what do you mean by that having a spot on your frame?

[@RS.Outdoors]

It is a good lens and I use the 18mm f2.8 version as my video lens for vlogging with A7iii. Lightweight for vlogging and also great for astro photography as well. Not sure why more are not using it for vlogging.

[@edshotsdotcodotuk]

I have had the 35, 24 and 18 2.8 lenses from launch. They're the best bang for the buck for full frame and pair especially well with the A7 and A7S models. A bit of a stretch to the full 42mp of the Rii but if you export and scale down to 30mp or less they're very good. I have the Sony 35mm 1.8 FE for pro work and it's only really the brighter stop, sealing and closer focus that makes it worth the extra spend. The pancake nature of the 35 and 24 Samyangs mean you can usually pocket your camera if the weather turns nasty.

[@SonicBlue]

wow i thought this was an old video and u just did this i had a photoshoot 2 days ago and used this and the kit lens on my a6000 and ppl were blown away they have been blowing my inbox up wanting me to do their photos. i actually forgot this lens does not have steady shot and i had zero issues with that crisp beautiful images. i bout this based on another video u had done on it a while back. as always u tha man and one of the reasons i got into photography as a hobby and hopefully a job soon. like always u had great models too lol God bless yall beautiful family!!

[@jpr-tech]

Nice review! This is my Zoom go to lens! I have a few videos on using this lens for Zoom. Perfect focal length for a portrait style look, while the f2.8 gives some blur to avoid distraction behind you. Love the compactness aka "pocketable lens" (with a7s)! Best full frame pancake lens IMOP.

[@AgtP]

Oh! This is the compact lens that I was looking for using with my gimbal! Is there a more compact AF lens than this?

[@catchlite5196]

No.

[@matrixxhunter]

They also make a 24mm 2.8 that’s the same size. The 24mm may be better for gimbal work especially if your using a apsc camera

[@Chris-ey7zy]

The 24mm i use on my gimbal and do the Aps c when I want more zoom in or turn on zoom feature on A7iii

[@SimpleSandalsMedia]

Thanks to you this quickly goes on my wishlist.

[@ciaochow4205]

Great lens I use on a full frame body. Chris Frost also stated it was an Al mount, however my copy is just plastic with metal colored paint. Tap it and you can tell. Nonetheless a great lens, weighs nothing and more than acceptable picture quality as you noted.

[@OscarD209]

I use this lens on my a7iii. It makes for the tiniest, lightest full frame walk around setup. Could not recommend more.

[@TheDanVan]

Great review 👍.

[@hyrenfabregas5913]

Great video. Try out the samyang/rokinon 45mm F1.8 as well :)

[@μπουζούκι]

That’s the one

[@abdoumrehouri3219]

I love your reviews cause you give a lot of example pictures

[@wessidemd]

Great lens! I bought mine open box for just under $200. What a steal!

[@vicl5706]

the lightweight ness of this should be a pro, since it fits into apsc theme of portability

[@Nick-pn5rq]

3:44 what camera? crop or ff?

[@DevonLad]

This is my street and chill out lens and I love it. The bokeh is nice, focuses fast, image quality is very surprising considering how plastic and light it is. A year on and I have no regrets buying this lens. I have nearly all the GM lenses but I still enjoy attaching this one to my camera.

[@scottw1174]

I was thinking of buying the sigma 30mm 1.4, would you recommend this lense over that

[@bramblejazz5940]

This is great! Would you say its a decent all rounder then? I'm a beginner and have the kit lens with my a6000 and find it's pretty bad in low light. Maybe operator error though 😀

[@0o_KASHIII_o0]

I bought this lens based on this review. Super nice lens where you can put a polarizer or ND filter on the lens hood's 40.5mm thread for quick attachment/ removal!

[@VincenzoMarzano]

You are a damn genius!

[@markshirley01]

Hi - is this a full frame lens or crop sensor lens.

[@jbello9398]

Mark Shirley full frame but you can use it on aps-c

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Why is Hoovie talking about cameras?

[@purpleswirl9732]

I also have this lens for my A72. Really like it for the ease of use for casual shooting and it's very sharp.

[@marcp.1752]

I own this Lens since late 2017, so some years. Bought it with Firmware v2, now current is v6. Many cheapskates don't invest 50 bucks into the Samyang USB Dock, which could update all Samyang AF Lenses - so quite a good investment. As for the 35mm F2.8 FE AF Sammy here - one can get this 2nd hand mint now for around 120 bucks, which is a steal ! i paid almost 400 bucks into late 2017, and it was totally worth every cent.

[@leonardoopaiva]

What are the changes you notice from updating the firmware from V2 to V6!?

[@marcp.1752]

@@leonardoopaiva Check the changelog from Samyang page. I dislike when ppl are being too lazy, no hard feelings. 🙂 As info, V8 is current.

[@Carlos_Vasquez]

I'm enjoying it with an A7iii body! I'm looking forward for your review on it's big brother the 85mm f1.4 😄

[@woutermissiaen4745]

My favorite lens!

[@alfathsayyidina]

This lens was the best if paired with the new A7C, compact fullframe setup...

[@Whittmike2011]

Can you test this on a Full Frame body please?

[@anficyon]

There is a new versión of 35mm from Samyang??

[@paduchiu]

Love it, one of the most rewarding lens experience!

[@jbello9398]

I have it and it’s a gem... light, good for travel and sharp

[@pauldicarlo3057]

Your videos are great to watch. Thanks for putting them out there. I don't know how much work it would be, but it would be super-great if you could also show the f-stop, shuttter speed, and ISO used for each photo.

[@johnlochness]

The Samyang 12mm F2 is my favourite lens for my A6300, so will definitely give this a try

[@ifeanyi_maduka]

Really? Not the Sigma 16mm?

[@schnubbel76]

Makes no sense on the A6300 or any Sony APSC camera. If you want 35mm go for the Sony 35mm f1.8 oss. It is almost the same size as this Samyang, but it has F1.8 AND built in stabilisation. Price also almost the same.

[@begineditingfilm]

Thanks for the video. Looking for a 35mm lens. I may try this one.

[@charlestonealmacen]

Nice video Arthur! Thanks! On the Full Frame does it go into crop mode?

[@giuseppe_milella_fotografi3489]

No because It Is for full frame being FE

[@charlestonealmacen]

@@giuseppe_milella_fotografi3489 thanks dude

[@tkermi]

That's so cute 🥰😂. Quite amazing to get that good picture quality from that sized lens.

[@xnikaa00]

Review viltrox 23 1.4 e-mount next !

[@muhammadhafizuddin4614]

Already reviewed

[@saifhshaikh6014]

I am going to buy my first camera should I go for a7C or A7mark 3 for professional photography, videography, cinematography & vlogging.

[@Chris-ey7zy]

7c I have 7iii but you can’t do 2 things. Unlimited video and vertical video. Also lighter for gimbal

[@marcoalexandre6892]

Very nice compact prime lens. Perfect match for the A6... body.

[@Wistbacka]

I want this for my A7iv. But then again the a7iv is way too big for this lens. So then we're back at using the 20 mm f2.8 on an a6000-series body instead. 😅 Great review!

[@Jojinchi]

The sharpness is just unbelievable for the price

[@tomasbordi362]

I just got one for my A7R III for $150! Thanks for confirming it was a good choice to get it!

[@maxdmachy]

I got the very similar samyang f2.8 24mm, also use it with the old a7. I think the mark I is a wonderful combo for lightweight, 100g less for the body. Image quality is similar to what you describe. Flare - due to the low performance of the old body it becomes visible how this is straightened out in body. With a very pleasing result. Focus noise is totally acceptable for stills. For video I would try to avoid focussing during the shot. The focus noise persists in manual focus mode. Maybe that's just variations of the lens being noisier or quieter.

[@shang-hsienyang1284]

Got this lens used. Always in my bag unless I have another 35mm prime or a f/2.8 zoom covering the 35mm focal length. Focusing isn't great on the original a7, but on the a9 it works like a first party lens.

[@NotFinancialAdvice]

Been using Samyang's 85mm 1.4 for a couple years... ordered this little guy today.

[@vicman1288]

I actually really enjoy the micro contrast on this lens ! Renders nice images with that pop!

[@jpr-tech]

If you get the 75mm f1.8 I would love to hear your thoughts on it! I'm debating getting rid of my Viltrox 85mm f1.8 for the Samyang 75mm f1.8. I love compact light lenses!

[@trym2121]

Apsc? No contest the 75, smaller and lighter.

[@jpr-tech]

@@trym2121 Thanks, but on a FF (a7s)

[@catchlite5196]

You have a gorgeous family. Please test more Samyang/Rokinon lenses, because they seem pretty well for much less than the Sony’s.

[@jgoodtime]

Hello Arthur, do you think you will buy the A7c and go full frame or you will stay on aps c ?

[@marlonliwanag9980]

Amazing walk around all around performer. And really cheap too! Had it for a year now

[@paellaurena2053]

Seems like a really good buy, but Ill have to wait till it drops a bit more since the price difference between the sigma 30mm seems a bit too close.

[@explodingheavens]

Though I came to understand how important is for lens to be heavy, in certain situations weight is deciding factor if you take camera with you or not. It's also great therapy lens for people using sony kit lens with poor optics. Even if I would have f1.2 sigma monster, I could find use for this one.

[@TheVYRAL143]

Looking forward to more Samyang lens reviews and comparison to your favourite - Sigma 16mm F1.4 !

[@kevinchan4496]

Excellent!! Please review and compare with the samyang 24mm 2.8 pancake. More useful for apsc user. Thanks

[@amelya750]

How much price

[@hemendrachaudhary6097]

Please review the Tamron 70-300 when it comes.

[@JayMacroPhotos]

I like using that lens for icm photography.

[@frankfeng2701]

What about Samyang 35 1.8?

[@mattmitchell6157]

That’s what I’d rather see

[@SonicBlue]

I have one question do u shoot in raw? please answer this one question lol im nowhere near on ur level of photographer but just need to know if iso affects raw greatly as i keep it as low as possible

[@Chris-ey7zy]

More resolution so yes raw is better

[@kaushaltiwari9773]

Would you recommend this lens over the Sigma 30 f2.8 DN A? The Sigma does not make full use of A6400's AF capabilities. Otherwise, it is a great lens. I have the Sigma 30 f1.4. However, I am looking for a sharp pancake- ish lens which has good AF. I don't mind the fact that this is 52.5mm on apsc body.

[@socratesvela8285]

This lens is great. I have the 24mm as well, this one is soft at 2.8 but sharp at 4. The 35 is sharp wide open. I really wanted a 35, but the Sony 35f1.8 had too much vignetting and the sony35f2.8 was too pricey. This Samsung has the right size, the right price. I use it on my a7rii.

[@nickart6631]

Absolutely love this lens! Iam using it almost everyday on my A7III for over a year now and the only thing I can complain about is the plastic mount...

[@RaymondLay]

Hey there. I got this lens as well, when you say “plastic mount” I am confused here as mine is made of metal, not unless you bought it 2nd hand and the previous owner got it repaired ?

[@nickart6631]

Raymond Lay the material looks like metal, but in reality it’s plastic.

[@RaymondLay]

Plastic mounts are typically “black” in colour. Reference fujifilm “XC” line. Not a shiny metallic colour that’s been used here.

[@samuelbeniuga9116]

I have the lens as well. I can confirm the mount is plastic...even if it’s painted as silver to make it look like metal.

[@m.d.1720]

The mount is aluminium

[@publictoilet7832]

i owned same lens the problem in F8 and above serious hunting focus

[@JoATTech]

I've heard this one is soft but seems your copy is quite decent. I got 24mm F2.8 and I'm really happy both for photos and videos. It's small compact and full frame!. But there is an opinion these sony E Samyangs tend to get softer over time. Mine still sharp, but you can see stories of degradation on serious YT channels. You can also see, that its performance in low light is terrible, but no surprise there it's F2.8.

[@josephcoatar]

Please review the Kaxinda 14mm f/3.5 MF APS-C lens

[@VS-op2qm]

This one or sigma 30mm?

[@OhMyGold]

can u please compare the 24 mm 2.8 from Samyang? i always trust your reviews more than anyone else! :D

[@AJCoReTV]

Identical performance, but the 24mm is wider.

[@geopapa80]

You should review its little brother the 24mm 2.8 too...

[@ducknest]

i have samyang 35 F1.4/45 F1.8 also planing for 18 F2.8 and 85 F1.4. Good performance for the money.

[@adventureontwowheels2308]

What ISO did you set up your setting during night time ?

[@rajivsharma3028]

Hi Arthur, Could I please request for a comparison of Samyang 35mm T2.8 with Zeiss Sonnar 35mm T2.8 and Tamron 35mm T2.8 ?

[@toasty-toast]

Can you redo this on a Full frame like a7c

[@seattlegrrlie]

I love how tiny it is. It would be nice on an a6000/6100 on travel

[@nsilva800]

was thinking of it for replace my Sigma 19mm F2.8 dn art that has the shaking issue and I never had a samyang but I do feel that 19mm is a better focal length guess it was not my time of getting one at a great price

[@QuietOC]

This lens sold me on full-frame. Glad I skipped the 24/1.8ZA. The Tamron 35/2.8 OSD is somewhat better optically. The 35/2.8ZA I tried was worse.

[@SAISES1]

Bro please, sigma 50 -100 mm f1.8 + a6600 ok video & photo. Best combo ???

[@uttamphad3842]

Does this lens usable with a6000

[@SChapps]

I just got this lens and it makes a click noise when in single shot auto focus, it’s not actually the focusing motor making the noise though. When I focus, I can see the aperture ring making the noise as it opens fully and then closes back down to the selected aperture. It doesn’t make the noise at f2.8 (because it is already wide open so the ring doesn’t move) but it makes the noise at all of the other apertures. Is the noise normal?

[@legend240891]

Samyang lenses are way too underrated. The tiny but mighty series is the sole reason why I am staying with Sony FE.

[@maheshg212]

I've used it on A7Riii for a while and while not bad, there is nothing special about this. The best things are size, weight and price. I then used the Sony 35/2.8 briefly on A7iii. It did appear to have more pop and better colours though price-wise it is way more.

[@waynechambers9336]

Arthur, I would like to see a comparison of the Sigma 30mm 1.4 on the A7iii vs the Samyang 45mm 1.8 on the same camera. The Sigma being a crop lens will be equal to the Samyang on that camera. Which one is better?

[@randymartosoewito7892]

I second that question

[@cjammer07]

What’s the equivalent focal length when using this on aps-c? No mention of that here

[@giuseppe_milella_fotografi3489]

52.5 mm

[@erfansekhavat9655]

Sigma 56 1.4 or this?

[@m.bauer2024]

What about Sigma 30 mm f1.4? You will get slightly wider FOV and useful f1.4. The only reason to buy this Samyang is the size (and maybe price, if you will be able to get discount for it). 56 mm is quite different focal length for different purposes.

[@andreyzhuk1681]

Maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me, but in your video the Samyang images look sharper than the Sigma. Anyone else think the same?

[@Aqzz]

SEL35F18 vs Samyang 35 F2.8 AF FE ? Seems like they have the same form factor and sharpness.

[@johannesschoen]

I have it since years and it‘s amazing for its price. Good auto focus. My go to lens for sideshots and great to have it on my camera and walk around. Also not worried too much about breaking it which helps to just use it heavily

[@rameshparthiban2023]

Sir I can't connect Meike Battery grip wireless remote with Sony a6000. Can you please help me to to connect the remote with Meike Battery grip 🙏

[@JustinPinedaMedia]

I had the 45mm 1.8 before I got the Zeiss 55mm. Great lens but man it does feel like a toy.