Samyang's first autofocus lens for Sony FE — fast f/1.4 wide-angle at a fraction of Sony/Sigma prices.
The Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE was Samyang's first autofocus lens, launched for Sony FE mount. It demonstrated that Korean manufacturers could produce competent AF lenses, not just manual focus optics — opening a new market segment.
Good sharpness from f/2 onwards. Some onion-ring bokeh from aspherical element visible in highlights. AF is functional but slower and noisier than native Sony lenses. Weather sealed construction — unusual for first-gen Samyang AF.
Sony FE mount, 67mm filter thread. Weather sealed. 645g. 30cm minimum focus distance. AF version II significantly improved optics and AF speed — check which version you are buying.
Available used at low prices. Test AF accuracy carefully — some copies have consistency issues. The AF 35mm f/1.4 FE II is dramatically improved. Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM offers better AF but costs much more.