Blending a bright maximum aperture with a comfortable wide-angle focal length, the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE Lens for Sony Efrom Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE Lens for Sony Eis a versatile prime lens for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. Its general wide-angle field of view suits photographing a wide variety of subjects and the fast f/1.4 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions and also enables working with shallow depth of field techniques. The optical design incorporates a pair of aspherical elements and two high refractive index elements to suppress spherical aberrations in order to achieve a high degree of sharpness and clarity throughout the aperture range. An Ultra Multi-Coating has also been applied to control flare and ghosting for increased contrast when working in strong lighting conditions. The lens's Linear Super sonic Motor works in conjunction with Sony cameras' AF systems for quick and precise focusing performance. Additionally, a nine-blade circular diaphragm contributes to smooth, rounded bokeh.

E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16    Two Aspherical Elements, Two HR Elements    Ultra Multi-Coating    Linear Super Sonic Motor AF System    Internal Focusing Design    Nine-Blade Diaphragm

This fast wide-angle prime is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 52.5mm equivalent focal length.

Bright f/1.4 maximum aperture excels in low-light conditions and also affords increased control over depth of field for working with selective focus techniques.

Two aspherical elements and two high refractive index elements help control spherical aberrations and distortions for improved sharpness, resolution, and clarity.

An Ultra Multi-Coating has been applied to individual elements in order to reduce flare and ghosting for increased contrast and a neutral color balance.

The integrated Linear Super sonic Motor (LSM) autofocus system works in conjunction with Sony cameras' focusing systems for quick, accurate, and precise AF control.

Internal focusing design maintains the overall length of the lens during use and also prevents the filter ring and lens barrel from rotating during focusing to benefit working with circular polarizers and graduated ND filters.

Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.

Aluminum-alloy housing is both lightweight and durable.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this lens feature weather resistance? Some of Samyang's primes for Sony FE mount include this but some older ones do not.

A: This lens is not listed as weather resistant.

Q: 2. What's the difference between Samyang 35mm 1.4 and Robinon 35 1.4mm?

A: They are identical aside from the name.

Q: 3. When using this lens on the A74 or FX30, will those cameras' breathing compensation features work?

A: No, the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E does not function the breathing compensation feature on the Sony a7r or the FX30.

Q: 4. any news on the firmware?

A: While I am not sure of which news you refer to in your inquiry, according to the information under the "Support" tab on Samyang Lens Global's website, the latest firmware version for the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE Lens for Sony E, B&H # SASYIO3514E, is AF 35mm f1.4 FE Version 3, which was released on November 23, 2018. The website states the Firmware Update offers improved AF-C performance. You may visit the Firmware section under the Download section on the Support page on Samyang Lens Global's website to locate and download the firmware for your lens.

Q: 5. How well does video autofocus work? in particular face tracking?

A: While it will work with Auto Focus on Sony E-mount lenses the performance will not be as good as when using a Sony brand lens.

Q: 6. Will this work with the Sony FX30?

A: Yes Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E is compatible with the Sony FX30.

Q: 7. The lens comes with the latest firmware?

A: No it does not firmware version 01. You would need to purchase the lens station in order to update.

Q: 8. Does the Sony version of this lens have the AE chip?

A: Yes it ha the AE chip. All of the auto focus lenses do. It is only the manual focus lenses that are sometimes offers with or without an AE chip.

Q: 9. will a Samyang dock update a Rokinon lens?

A: yes, its the same maker

Q: 10. Is your stock up to date with the latest Firmware Version 4.0??

A: Yes, our stock has the latest firmware version.