REVIEW OF THE NEW SAMYANG 35mm f/1.4 AF II Lens

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:

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• 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