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Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 P FE
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Samyang · f/1.4 · Sony E mount

Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 P FE

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KEY FACTS
BrandSamyang
Release Year2024
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountSony E
SystemSony E
What We Like
+Lightest AF 35mm f/1.4 lens available for Sony E-mount at 470g
+Excellent center sharpness and resolution, even at f/1.4 and on high-resolution 60MP sensors
+Industry-leading focus breathing suppression makes it excellent for video as well as stills
+Fast and quiet Linear STM autofocus with accurate tracking performance
+Excellent value—priced around $700 USD, significantly less than competing premium options
+Compact, portable design with weather-sealing at five points for reliable outdoor use
Worth Knowing
−No lens controls—lacks aperture ring, AF/MF switch, and all buttons; requires camera body control
−Edge and corner sharpness lags significantly behind center, especially at wide apertures
−Some optical aberrations noticeable at f/1.4; requires stopping down to f/2.8+ for optimal edge performance
−Minimal accessories; hood fit is reported as loose and may fall off during normal use

General

Brand
Samyang
Release Year
2024
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
The Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 P FE, released in December 2024, is Samyang's third-generation 35mm design and the first lens in their new Prima series. Weighing only 470g, it's one of the lightest options in this class, while delivering excellent sharpness, smooth rendering, and natural colours, resolving detail on demanding 60MP sensors. The lens excels at focus breathing suppression for stable video, with subject size changes minimized even during close-to-infinity focus transitions. However, Samyang omitted all controls from the barrel—there's no aperture ring, AF/MF switch, or buttons, and the lens exhibits weak edge performance, with edges leaving much to be desired despite excellent center sharpness.

Physical

Lens Weight
470 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
75 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
99 mm
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
35 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.4
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
30 cm01500
Autofocus Mode
Yes