A 35mm lens with a wide maximum aperture is useful for a huge range of applications, including portraits, landscapes, astrophotography, events coverage, and more. However, such a lens can easily cost over $2,000. As such, at $799, the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AF II is quite an intriguing option. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage.
Coming to you from Christopher Frost, this great video review takes a look at the new Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AF II lens. At $799, the 35mm f/1.4 significantly undercuts the prices of many first-party options, though it still comes with a range of useful features, including:
- Two high refractive index elements and two aspherical elements for less distortion and better sharpness
- Updated autofocus system with internal focusing and linear stepping motor for fast and quiet autofocus for both photo and video work
- Non-rotating filter ring for working with polarizing and graduated ND filters
- Ability to use autofocus ring to control aperture
- Weather-sealed construction
- Rounded nine-blade diaphragm for smoother bokeh
All in all, the 35mm f/1.4 looks like a nice option for many users. Check out the video above for the Frost's full thoughts on the lens.
