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 HammondOffering 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 |