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

Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 P FE

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KEY FACTS
BrandSamyang
Announcement dateDec 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
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
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Dec 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
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.

Optics

Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Elements
12 elements in 10 groups
Special Elements
3 Aspherical, 1 High-Refractive, 1 ED element
Coating
Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC)
Min focal length
35 mm
Max focal length
35 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
35 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
1.4
Max aperture zoom
1.4
Autofocus mode
Yes
Closest focusing distance
ⓘ
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
30 cm01500
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020

Focus

Autofocus Type
Linear STM (Stepping Motor)
Focus Breathing
Suppressed at industry top level

Build

Weather Sealing
5 critical points (water droplets, light rain, snow, dust)

Features

Focus Ring
Micro-pattern rubber
Firmware Updates
USB-C port for direct updates
Finish
Matte with hidden red ring
Compatibilty
Full-frame and APS-C Sony mirrorless

Physical

Lens weight
470 g
Lens diameter
ⓘ
Width of the lens at its widest point
75 mm
Lens length
ⓘ
How long the lens is from front to back.
99 mm
Lens mount
ⓘ
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
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm