Samyang launches 35mm autofocus lens

Samyang has announced its third autofocus lens, the AF 35mm F2.8 FE, which will sit alongside the current autofocus lens line- up, the existing AF 14mm F2.8 FE and AF 50mm F1.4 FE lenses.

The AF 35mm F2.8 FE has been designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras in Sony E mount, giving a focal length that best resembles the human eye. It’s a compact and lightweight lens that weighs just 85g and measures 3.3cm in length. This makes it the smallest and lightest lens for full-frame Sony mirrorless – and priced at £279.99, it is £370 cheaper than the current Sony equivalent. For APS- C sensors such as the Sony Alpha 6000 and 5000 series, the lens is equivalent to approximately 52mm.

Designed for everyday use, the AF 35mm F2.8 FE claims a fast and accurate autofocus. It has a maximum fast aperture of f/2.8 and a minimum focus distance of 35cm, making it ideal for street, travel and close-focus photography. Samyang states this new addition is small but mighty and, despite its compact size, is packed full of features for exceptional optical quality. It features seven elements in six groups, two aspherical lenses and one high refractive lens, plus Ultra Multi Coating to minimise aberration and unnecessary light dispersion. Samyang claims this helps to deliver high resolution from the centre right to the corners. The Samyang 35mm F2.8 FE lens will be available from July at a price of £279.99 inc VAT.