A good 50mm lens with a wide aperture is one of the most useful lenses a photographer or filmmaker can own, suitable for everything from portraits to low-light work. At $299, Samyang’s AF 45mm f/1.8 FE is an affordable option, and this great video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it.
As one of the company’s newer autofocus models, it comes with a variety of useful features, including:
- One extra-low dispersion element for reduced chromatic aberrations and increased clarity
- Two aspherical elements for less distortion and increased sharpness
- Ultra Multi-Coating for reduced flares and ghosting and increased contrast
- Linear STM autofocus motor for fast and quiet focusing
- Manual focus override
- Rounded nine-blade diaphragm
Also noteworthy is the AF 45mm f/1.8’s very small footprint and lightweight, making it a great walkaround lens for a variety of scenarios. It is also a good option for anyone looking for their first prime lens and is one that will certainly grow with you.
For a comprehensive review of The Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE Lens below is a video from YouTube by The Hybrid Shooter.
