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Samyang AF 45/1.8 For Sony E
SAMYANG
B07RTKK76L


  • 298,00 £ / Cheapest Price on Internet


Brand: SAMYANG
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(Samyang AF 45/1.8 For Sony E)
  • 02 Jul 2019, Tue
Very capable lens
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Purchased this as a lightweight walk around, everyday lens - found a 55 to be too tight and the 35 to be too heavy. While I wasn’t impressed out of the box (the lens feels a little cheap, and it I’m not entirely sure I was the first owner) I stuck with it and I was impressed, plenty sharp enough in the middle wide open and a decent bit of character to the bokeh. Thought it also handled colour well and is reasonably well corrected for fringing. The auto focus is pretty snappy in all light except near darkness and as an added bonus it has no issues with coma, to the point where I was able to get decent milky way results whilst working away in Devon. This is not a lens for pro use by any means but as a day to day all rounder it’ll do just fine.

Scott Hammond
  • 24 Jun 2019, Mon
Good glass, but poor materials and focus issues.
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

This lens is compact and light, with a useful focal length. AF speed is good, accuracy in general was also very consistent. Optically I found it sharp with good, but not outstanding colour and contrast. In difficult situations mine struggled somewhat with purple fringing.
However, it's not without problems especially at the launch price of £350. Build material quality felt cheap, the hood in particular felt like a flimsy toy. The most significant issue was the lenses 50-50 ability to focus to infinity, with multiple attempts needed even in very high contrast scenes. This may well be fixed via firmware, but you'll need a dock to do so. The bayonet mount also felt overly tight and required more force than other lenses to mount, feeling a little "scratchy".
I really wanted to replace my zeiss 55mm with this as I much prefer the wider fov, but, optics (mostly) aside, it's not in the same quality bracket, which I suppose comes with the price.

Crabclawhands

  • 24 Jun 2019, Mon
Good glass, but poor materials and focus issues.
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

This lens is compact and light, with a useful focal length. AF speed is good, accuracy in general was also very consistent. Optically I found it sharp with good, but not outstanding colour and contrast. In difficult situations mine struggled somewhat with purple fringing.However, it's not without problems especially at the launch price of £350. Build material quality felt cheap, the hood in particular felt like a flimsy toy. The most significant issue was the lenses 50-50 ability to focus to infinity, with multiple attempts needed even in very high contrast scenes. This may well be fixed via firmware, but you'll need a dock to do so. The bayonet mount also felt overly tight and required more force than other lenses to mount, feeling a little "scratchy".I really wanted to replace my zeiss 55mm with this as I much prefer the wider fov, but, optics (mostly) aside, it's not in the same quality bracket, which I suppose comes with the price.

Crabclawhands
Colour Name:Without Lens Station  |  Size Name:45mm F1.4  |  Style Name:Sony FE

Offering a more natural angle of view than 50mm lenses, the Samyang AF 45mm F1. 8 FE opens up a range of photographic styles and themes. This lens will deliver the high contrast and dimensionality typical of specialised lenses, while retaining spectacular resolution thanks to an outstanding optical design. Photographers can take advantage of the bright F1. 8 aperture, delivering bokeh and out-of-focus backgrounds, with the 9 aperture blades able to produce striking sunstar effects, adding creativity to every picture. In addition, the lens is compact (just 5. 61cm long) and light (162g), so it is highly portable. The Samyang AF 45mm F1. 8 FE has been designed to provide the most suitable angle of view to imitate the natural human field of vision (53 degrees). It sets a new standard in lens craftsmanship - freed from the design limitations of lenses for reflex cameras, Samyang presents a new breed of standard lens which embraces the strengths of optical design for mirrorless cameras. The Aspherical and Extra-low Dispersion glass elements, along with Ultra-Multi-Coating help to provide superb image quality and edge-to-edge sharpness. It offers fast, precise and quiet autofocusing, right down to 45cm, so you never need miss another unforgettable moment. With its Linear-Activator Step-Motor technology, you can experience reliable, internal autofocusing. Image Sensor size: Full frame 35mm. Focal length: 45mm. Maximum aperture: F/1. 8. Filter Diameter: 49mm. Angle of view: 52. 31 degrees (full frame sensor), 35. 31 degrees (APS-C sensor). Minimum focus distance: 0. 45m. Focus type: Auto-Focus. Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded). Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups (2 Aspherical, 1 Extra-low Dispersion) Ultra-Multi-Coating. Dimensions (max): 61. 8mm Dia. x 56. 1mm L

Item Package Dimensions L x W x H 12.4 x 12.2 x 12 cm
Package Weight 340 Grams
Item Dimensions L x W x H 6.2 x 6.2 x 5.8 cm
Item Weight 163 Grams
Brand Name SAMYANG
Color Name Without Lens Station
Country of Origin Republic of Korea
Has Image Stabilization No
Included Components Lens, Lens Caps, Lens Hood, Lens Pouch
Lens Fixed Focal Length 45 millimetres
Max Focal Length 45 millimetres
Min Focal Length 45 millimetres
Mounting Type Sony FE
Objective Lens Diameter 61.8 millimetres
Part Number AF 45mm F1.8 SONY FE
Size Name 45mm F1.4
Water Resistance Level Waterproof
Zoom Type Fixed
Lens Design Prime
Maximum Aperture Range f1.8
Focus Type Autofocus
Style Sony FE
Photo Filter Thread Size 49 millimetres