35mm lenses are wide aperture lenses known for their versatility and are used more by event photographers. A good 35mm lens is quite expensive ranging from 1800 to 2000 dollars, the exception to this is the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AF II which cost about 790 dollars and would give the same image quality and performance when in use.
Aside from the affordability of the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AF II, it comes with other amazing features which include:
- New autofocus system
- Internal focusing
- Non-rotating filter ring for polarizing and graduated ND filters
- Linear stepping motor for fast and quiet autofocus for both photo and video work
- Two high refractive index elements and two aspherical elements for less distortion and better sharpness
- Ability to use autofocus ring to control aperture
- Weather-sealed construction
- Rounded nine-blade diaphragm for smoother bokeh
- 4.5 inches in length
- 23.2 oz (659 g)
All of these features show how amazing the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AF II is. The video below by Pav SZ from YouTube gives an explicit review of the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AF II lens