Samyang 35mm F1.8 AF FE E-mount lens review by groover
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sharpness: 4 color: 4 build: 1 distortion: 3 flare control: 4 overall: 3.2 | tested on:
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ownership: | I own this lens |
compared to: | Sony FE 35mm F1.8 |
price paid: | 289 GBP |
positive: | Price Sharp |
negative: | Poor quality control Purple fringing |
comment: | Purchased this on offer in the UK. Very disappointed after the positive reviews - my first Samyang lens. Although sharp across the frame, with good colour rendition, the levels of purple fringing in shots with contrast was shocking. And to cap it all, the front ring where the lens hood attached was fitted incorrectly so the hood locked at 45 degrees off to where it should be! I'm amazed it got past QC! |
rating summary

- total reviews: 2
- sharpness: 4.25
- color: 4.50
- build: 3.00
- distortion: 4.00
- flare control: 4.00
- overall: 3.95