Sony
Sony Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8
| Component | Weight | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | 35% | 89.3 | |
| Technical Analysis | 30% | 87.2 | |
| Market Position | 20% | 92.0 | |
| Value Proposition | 15% | 88.3 |
Age adjustment: ×0.93 (older models get a slight downward adjustment so newer products with current technology are fairly represented).
📖 Overview
The Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 is a compact and affordable wide-angle prime lens for Sony E-mount cameras. Its fast aperture makes it suitable for street photography, landscapes, and general walkaround shooting. Autofocus performance is not as refined as first-party lenses.
📸 Browse 8 real-world sample photos taken with this lens by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.
📋 Specifications
| Focal Length | 35mm |
|---|---|
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Mount | Sony E |
| AF Motor | Linear STM |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 29.0 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.17x |
| Elements / Groups | 10 elements in 8 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Filter Diameter | 58mm |
| Weight | 210g |
| Dimensions | 65.0 x 63.5mm |
| Release Year | 2021 |
| MSRP | $399 |
🛒 Where to Buy the Sony Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8
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🖼️ Sample Photos
Real-world photos taken with the Sony Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8, sourced from SampleShots.
📷 Compatible Cameras
Native Mount
Sony Alpha a6000
Sony Alpha 7 II
Sony a6700
Sony A7C II
Sony Alpha 7S
Sony ZV-E10 II
Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II
Sony FX3
Sony A9 III
Sony A7CR
Sony Alpha a5100
Sony A1 II
+ 23 more compatible cameras
