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Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC Lens for Nikon AE
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Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC Lens for Nikon AE
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Samyang 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Aspherical Lens for Nikon (AE) by Onestop Digital
Free delivery between 30 June – 6 July
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This heavily built lens is a wonderful step up from my two kit lenses. It gives a much crisper image than my Canon 18-135mm zoom lens, and provides better bokeh than either that or my 70-300mm zoom lens. However, no matter the f-stop, the image is slightly hazy when you zoom in while post-processing. While certainly my clearest lens yet, none of the photos I've taken so far with this lens are crystal clear. It's a great price for a prime lens, and overall, I recommend! Pros: - great bokeh - manual aperture ring, with stops between each number - crisp images Cons: - Manual-only focus - images crisp, but not crystal clear - some problems with lens flare when shooting into the light
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I used this lens with my Canon 60D for a wedding in the church (indoor and outdoor at the evening). This is perfect for portraiture. And this has a confirmation chip. But you need to take good care of focus with Live View mode as Magiclantern focus peaks is not 100% reliable. I lost some shots with focus peak. So I had to magnify the Live view to focus exactly. But again, this is quite good lens for portrait photography and videography.
originally posted on ebay.com
This Samyang is very well built with a dream finish. Tested on Nikon D5100, APS-C format, optically is very good but at the same aperture, under f/4, is not better than my Carl Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/2, on almost all the frame. The differences are almost negligible, observing details at 200% The Zeiss (new), only in the corners, show details slightly muddy, as out of focus, while the Samyang in the corners offers the sharpest details. Probably the Zeiss have more field curvature, but only far from the center. Wide open and until f/2.8, the coma aberration are similar, very low for both, perhaps the Samyang is a little better at the same apertures. I am a little perplexed by the not so good transparency of the lenses, with little yellow colour, they are not really ... MoreThis Samyang is very well built with a dream finish. Tested on Nikon D5100, APS-C format, optically is very good but at the same aperture, under f/4, is not better than my Carl Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/2, on almost all the frame. The differences are almost negligible, observing details at 200% The Zeiss (new), only in the corners, show details slightly muddy, as out of focus, while the Samyang in the corners offers the sharpest details. Probably the Zeiss have more field curvature, but only far from the center. Wide open and until f/2.8, the coma aberration are similar, very low for both, perhaps the Samyang is a little better at the same apertures. I am a little perplexed by the not so good transparency of the lenses, with little yellow colour, they are not really crystal clear, exactly as the others Samyang, 85/1.4 and 14/2.8, when you look at them with a close back placed flashlight. The Zeiss is much clearer. Despite this, that surprised me more is that to get the same exposure level, both lenses setted at the same aperture, with the Zeiss you must prolong the exposure time of about 70%. In other words the Samyang, setted at the same aperture, appear to be brighter than the Zeiss, brighter of about 2/3 stop.
| Earn | 3x points |
| Focal Length | 35mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC Lens for Nikon AE
Free delivery
Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC Lens for Nikon AE
Free delivery
Samyang 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Aspherical Lens for Nikon (AE) by Onestop Digital
Free delivery between 30 June – 6 July
This heavily built lens is a wonderful step up from my two kit lenses. It gives a much crisper image than my Canon 18-135mm zoom lens, and provides better bokeh than either that or my 70-300mm zoom lens. However, no matter the f-stop, the image is slightly hazy when you zoom in while post-processing. While certainly my clearest lens yet, none of the photos I've taken so far with this lens are crystal clear. It's a great price for a prime lens, and overall, I recommend! Pros: - great bokeh - manual aperture ring, with stops between each number - crisp images Cons: - Manual-only focus - images crisp, but not crystal clear - some problems with lens flare when shooting into the light
I used this lens with my Canon 60D for a wedding in the church (indoor and outdoor at the evening). This is perfect for portraiture. And this has a confirmation chip. But you need to take good care of focus with Live View mode as Magiclantern focus peaks is not 100% reliable. I lost some shots with focus peak. So I had to magnify the Live view to focus exactly. But again, this is quite good lens for portrait photography and videography.
This Samyang is very well built with a dream finish. Tested on Nikon D5100, APS-C format, optically is very good but at the same aperture, under f/4, is not better than my Carl Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/2, on almost all the frame. The differences are almost negligible, observing details at 200% The Zeiss (new), only in the corners, show details slightly muddy, as out of focus, while the Samyang in the corners offers the sharpest details. Probably the Zeiss have more field curvature, but only far from the center. Wide open and until f/2.8, the coma aberration are similar, very low for both, perhaps the Samyang is a little better at the same apertures. I am a little perplexed by the not so good transparency of the lenses, with little yellow colour, they are not really ... MoreThis Samyang is very well built with a dream finish. Tested on Nikon D5100, APS-C format, optically is very good but at the same aperture, under f/4, is not better than my Carl Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/2, on almost all the frame. The differences are almost negligible, observing details at 200% The Zeiss (new), only in the corners, show details slightly muddy, as out of focus, while the Samyang in the corners offers the sharpest details. Probably the Zeiss have more field curvature, but only far from the center. Wide open and until f/2.8, the coma aberration are similar, very low for both, perhaps the Samyang is a little better at the same apertures. I am a little perplexed by the not so good transparency of the lenses, with little yellow colour, they are not really crystal clear, exactly as the others Samyang, 85/1.4 and 14/2.8, when you look at them with a close back placed flashlight. The Zeiss is much clearer. Despite this, that surprised me more is that to get the same exposure level, both lenses setted at the same aperture, with the Zeiss you must prolong the exposure time of about 70%. In other words the Samyang, setted at the same aperture, appear to be brighter than the Zeiss, brighter of about 2/3 stop.
I use the Samyang 35mm F1.4 lens on my Sony A7r via a 'dumb' adaptor. The images it produces are very sharp when properly focused and the falloff and background bokeh is excellent. The images have a character which is different from my Zeiss lenses but not necessarily better or worse. The images are quite pleasing. Physically the lens is very well built. The focus throw is just the right length and is very smooth to rotate. This results in easy and quick focusing however a little bit of practice is required. On the negative side the aperture ring is quite small and because of its location, I sometimes had trouble finding it it. A slightly forward location or even perhaps a different texture would make it a lot easier to use. At any price this is an excellent lens ... MoreI use the Samyang 35mm F1.4 lens on my Sony A7r via a 'dumb' adaptor. The images it produces are very sharp when properly focused and the falloff and background bokeh is excellent. The images have a character which is different from my Zeiss lenses but not necessarily better or worse. The images are quite pleasing. Physically the lens is very well built. The focus throw is just the right length and is very smooth to rotate. This results in easy and quick focusing however a little bit of practice is required. On the negative side the aperture ring is quite small and because of its location, I sometimes had trouble finding it it. A slightly forward location or even perhaps a different texture would make it a lot easier to use. At any price this is an excellent lens and is well recommended. However to get this kind of quality at 1/3 or less the price of a similar lens from a mainstream brand is simply astonishing.
This is a great lens. I find that I love using it because of its 1.4 maximum aperture that allows me to use it for low-light situations. However, at 1.4, you have to be very calculating about the area you want in focus, because that depth of field is indeed shallow. I can't even compute how much but less than a pinky finger's thickness is right, probably a fraction of that. I purchased it because of its affordable price-point. However, I am returning it because it has opened my eyes to other f1.4 lenses that offer autofocus. Thank you, Samyang, for this opportunity - your product is a gateway for me to the world of fast lenses. I love the professional look this lens has offered me (shallow DoF, high-level detail from having a low maximum aperture, and overall ... MoreThis is a great lens. I find that I love using it because of its 1.4 maximum aperture that allows me to use it for low-light situations. However, at 1.4, you have to be very calculating about the area you want in focus, because that depth of field is indeed shallow. I can't even compute how much but less than a pinky finger's thickness is right, probably a fraction of that. I purchased it because of its affordable price-point. However, I am returning it because it has opened my eyes to other f1.4 lenses that offer autofocus. Thank you, Samyang, for this opportunity - your product is a gateway for me to the world of fast lenses. I love the professional look this lens has offered me (shallow DoF, high-level detail from having a low maximum aperture, and overall excellent image-making quality). Only cons would be the manual-only focusing ability and the fact that the plastic rear end cap scratched easily, making me question the quality of the lens barrel.
Really great lens as far as image quality is concerned, and a great value. This is my first fully manual lens, and I enjoy the novelty of setting the aperture and focus manually. The focus ring is a joy to use - it's very smooth and has a long range of movement. The lens body comes painted with a random textured pattern of small droplet-like bumps that I wasn't fond of at first, but maybe it will increase grip and be useful. The lens is a little large. I'd prefer a 35mm that had a flatter profile, but not if it means sacrificing image quality.
I use this on a crop sensor Canon 50D as it gives me a 56mm equivalent on a film or full sensor camera. I have an 18-200 lens but it only goes down to f/3.5 of 4 at 50mm so I need this for the depth of field it can give with the f/1.4 aperture. There are several versions of this lens out there, this one does not have an aperture ring, all f stops are adjusted with the camera and not on the lens. As the reviews on the other versions of this lens it is manual focus but it is very clear and easy to focus and the photos are very sharp. I can compare it to a Canon 50mm f/1/4 USM and a Canon 60mm f/2.8 macro and it is as sharp as either of those as well as my Canon 18-200. I am not a professional but as a serious hobbyist I am very satisfied with this lens.This is a solid ... MoreI use this on a crop sensor Canon 50D as it gives me a 56mm equivalent on a film or full sensor camera. I have an 18-200 lens but it only goes down to f/3.5 of 4 at 50mm so I need this for the depth of field it can give with the f/1.4 aperture. There are several versions of this lens out there, this one does not have an aperture ring, all f stops are adjusted with the camera and not on the lens. As the reviews on the other versions of this lens it is manual focus but it is very clear and easy to focus and the photos are very sharp. I can compare it to a Canon 50mm f/1/4 USM and a Canon 60mm f/2.8 macro and it is as sharp as either of those as well as my Canon 18-200. I am not a professional but as a serious hobbyist I am very satisfied with this lens.This is a solid heavy lens. It is twice the size of my Canon 50mm USM and it is almost the same size as my Canon 18-200 which I keep on my camera most of the time so when I switch to this lens may camera maintains the same feel and balance.
Its a beast of a lens and learning to get it in focus is a task. As the aperture is manual, you have to think through everything before the shot, but its fun and something that every beginner should use to learn how to use a camera.
If you do video and need a 35mm lens, get this and look no further. I wasted a lot of time, I had the 35mm version of the Nikkor and Canon and both sucked for video, specialy the Canon one. It had the shortest focusing ring ever. You twist it just a little bit and you are focusing close, then a little more, and you're focusing on infinity.if you do documentary of need fast focus reaction, the canon iIt's the worst lens you can buy. But this lens is just great. Looks just like the Canon, but has a HUGE focusing ring twist. There is no way you'll be out of focus with this lens if you know how to do your job. For pictures, the no AF makes it non usable unless you have a split focusing screen, live view and/or a lot of time to waste. But, if you wanna shoot in manual ... MoreIf you do video and need a 35mm lens, get this and look no further. I wasted a lot of time, I had the 35mm version of the Nikkor and Canon and both sucked for video, specialy the Canon one. It had the shortest focusing ring ever. You twist it just a little bit and you are focusing close, then a little more, and you're focusing on infinity.if you do documentary of need fast focus reaction, the canon iIt's the worst lens you can buy. But this lens is just great. Looks just like the Canon, but has a HUGE focusing ring twist. There is no way you'll be out of focus with this lens if you know how to do your job. For pictures, the no AF makes it non usable unless you have a split focusing screen, live view and/or a lot of time to waste. But, if you wanna shoot in manual focus, get a rangefinder, not a DSLR.
In 2014, I bought the AE version of this lens as the first 35mm pairing for my Canon 6D. It quickly became my go-to lens for anything that didn't absolutely require AF. The bokeh quality, vignetting, and color rendition of this lens are unbelievable for such an affordable piece of glass. If this is near the top of your budget, buy this lens right now. Even with the manual focus and no stabilization, I'd rather shoot this lens over the plasticy, chromatic aberration-ridden Canon 35mm f/2 IS USM. Of course your own shooting conditions may make the Canon a better value with IS and AF, but for me, just walking around town or shooting posable scenes, this lens rocked. For a while that is.. A few weeks ago, I booked a trip for which I knew I wouldn't be able to ... MoreIn 2014, I bought the AE version of this lens as the first 35mm pairing for my Canon 6D. It quickly became my go-to lens for anything that didn't absolutely require AF. The bokeh quality, vignetting, and color rendition of this lens are unbelievable for such an affordable piece of glass. If this is near the top of your budget, buy this lens right now. Even with the manual focus and no stabilization, I'd rather shoot this lens over the plasticy, chromatic aberration-ridden Canon 35mm f/2 IS USM. Of course your own shooting conditions may make the Canon a better value with IS and AF, but for me, just walking around town or shooting posable scenes, this lens rocked. For a while that is.. A few weeks ago, I booked a trip for which I knew I wouldn't be able to comfortably hack it with my B+ manual focusing accuracy. Enter the champion, the legend, the Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art. This Samyang blew me away two years ago, but the Sigma is in a league of it's own. I still have to tip my hat to Samyang for delivering such wonderful optics at such low prices. Not to mention the build quality feels better than lenses that cost twice as much. Samyang / Sigma Art sharpness, and chromatic aberration comparison image attached. The image speaks for itself. In the time that I've owned the Samyang, I'd guess I've taken around 16k-18k different photos through it. Different meaning re-focusing, so not including any exposure bracketing. 18k rotations of the focus ring is a lot I suppose, but I'd expect any decently made lens to be able to handle such a task without issue. The focus ring grip still looks brand new, and hasn't loosened on the barrel at all. I'm quite happy with that. However, the dampening mechanism has developed a crunch to it when focusing with any kind of speed. It's not a foreign debris issue either, it feels like the tolerances of the focus ring have loosened over time, resulting in a dampening slip. Unfortunately I can comment of the cost to repair this issue. I haven't had it repaired since the issue didn't affect focusing accuracy. The only other (superfluous) con to this lens I can think of is the omission of the red alignment dot on the barrel's exterior. Instead of the dot on the exterior of the lens, Samyang decided to imprint it into the face of the metal mount surface. Not a huge deal, but it's a bit awkward to look at the face of the mount and creep it toward the camera like you're looking for the remote under a couch or something. Coincidentally, one of three barrel screws in the exact spot the alignment dot would be on a Canon lens, I'm not sure if that gives any insight into why Samyang chose to move it from the normal position.
| Earn | 3x points |
| Focal Length | 35mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AE As UMC Lens For Nikon
The Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC has been designed to work with reflex cameras of most well known brands, equipped with full-frame or APS-C sensors. Optical construction of the lens is based on 12 elements arranged in 10 groups. The lens comprises one aspherical lens element and two elements made of glass with a high refraction factor. High-quality multi-layered anti-reflection coatings ensure high contrast and accurate colour reproduction. The product is also fitted with the system of gliding lenses to maintain high image quality at the minimum focusing distance. Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC with Nikon F mount has been also fitted with an electronic circuit to control exposure parameters from the camera level and take full advantage of the i-TTL flash system. Thanks to the detailed parameters connected with the range of available apertures, focal length and focus confirmation, shooting with Samyang lens has never been so easy and comfortable. When attached to a full-frame camera, this lens becomes a bright, wide-angle lens ideal for landscape photography. The same product fitted on the APS-C camera turns into a 50-mm lens providing wide range of applications. In the Four Thirds system, Samyang 35 mm can be freely used as a portrait photography lens with the focal length equal to 70mm.
The Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC has been designed to work with reflex cameras of most well known brands, equipped with full-frame or APS-C sensors. Optical construction of the lens is based on 12 elements arranged in 10 groups. The lens comprises one aspherical lens element and two elements made of glass with a high refraction factor. High-quality multi-layered anti-reflection coatings ensure high contrast and accurate colour reproduction. The product is also fitted with the system of gliding lenses to maintain high image quality at the minimum focusing distance. Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC with Nikon F mount has been also fitted with an electronic circuit to control exposure parameters from the camera level and take full advantage of the i-TTL flash system. Thanks to the detailed parameters connected with the range of available apertures, focal length and focus confirmation, shooting with Samyang lens has never been so easy and comfortable. When attached to a full-frame camera, this lens becomes a bright, wide-angle lens ideal for landscape photography. The same product fitted on the APS-C camera turns into a 50-mm lens providing wide range of applications. In the Four Thirds system, Samyang 35 mm can be freely used as a portrait photography lens with the focal length equal to 70mm.
The Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC has been designed to work with reflex cameras of most well known brands, equipped with full-frame or APS-C sensors. Optical construction of the lens is based on 12 elements arranged in 10 groups. The lens comprises one aspherical lens element and two elements made of glass with a high refraction factor. High-quality multi-layered anti-reflection coatings ensure high contrast and accurate colour reproduction. The product is also fitted with the system of gliding lenses to maintain high image quality at the minimum focusing distance. Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC with Nikon F mount has been also fitted with an electronic circuit to control exposure parameters from the camera level and take full advantage of the i-TTL flash system. Thanks to the detailed parameters connected with the range of available apertures, focal length and focus confirmation, shooting with Samyang lens has never been so easy and comfortable. When attached to a full-frame camera, this lens becomes a bright, wide-angle lens ideal for landscape photography. The same product fitted on the APS-C camera turns into a 50-mm lens providing wide range of applications. In the Four Thirds system, Samyang 35 mm can be freely used as a portrait photography lens with the focal length equal to 70mm.
The Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC has been designed to work with reflex cameras of most well known brands, equipped with full-frame or APS-C sensors. Optical construction of the lens is based on 12 elements arranged in 10 groups. The lens comprises one aspherical lens element and two elements made of glass with a high refraction factor. High-quality multi-layered anti-reflection coatings ensure high contrast and accurate colour reproduction. The product is also fitted with the system of gliding lenses to maintain high image quality at the minimum focusing distance. Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC with Nikon F mount has been also fitted with an electronic circuit to control exposure parameters from the camera level and take full advantage of the i-TTL flash system. Thanks to the detailed parameters connected with the range of available apertures, focal length and focus confirmation, shooting with Samyang lens has never been so easy and comfortable. When attached to a full-frame camera, this lens becomes a bright, wide-angle lens ideal for landscape photography. The same product fitted on the APS-C camera turns into a 50-mm lens providing wide range of applications. In the Four Thirds system, Samyang 35 mm can be freely used as a portrait photography lens with the focal length equal to 70mm.
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