Samyang 35mm F1.8 Auto Focus Compact Full Frame Wide Angle Lens for Sony E Mount, Black (SYIO3518-E)

Awesome lens for the money! Decently sharp images, fast aperture, but with some distortion and vegnetting, but nothing that can’t be cleaned up in Lightroom! Good lens for the money!

I couldn’t be happier. I opted out of the Sony 35 to save $$ as I thought I wouldn’t use this as much as my 85, more of a “I’ve got it if I need it” kind of thing. I’m now using it as much as any other lens!Super sharp at 1.8 and I can’t see any flaws at the f7-8 sweet spots. Auto focus is as fast as my Sony 85 1.8 and Sigma 24-70 and keeps continuous focus locked in as expected.Also, it’s light. Really light. And compact. I took it to the Nashville Farmers Market for some street / people shots and it was not invasive at all (that 24-70 can be intimidating). It’s just an all around pleasure. Some people complain that the build seems cheap, but it seems rugged enough and in exchange for “build feel” you get a sharp lens that’s easy to work with.In sort, buy it… you won’t regret it.

This lens is sharp and autofocuses fast. Great lens for a hobbyist. I would recommend to anyone looking for a light, cheap lens that takes sharp images.

This lens is a Sony A7C match made in heaven. I was looking for something affordable, light, and sharp and this lens offers all of that.Insta:@iamchristopherscott

I think it is a perfect 35mm prime lens. I have used Canon, Nikon, and Sony, but I find this to be the best lens. The bokeh is exceptionally beautiful. It is affordable. The sharpness, weight, and all other aspects are excellent.

I was expecting high quality images as I read several reviews that attested to this. It delivers in every way. It's small, compact, and lightweight which works perfectly with my a7c. I usually use sony or tamron lenses and have never been disappointed. I'm glad I can add samyang to the list. I wish I had bought this prior to my trip to Egypt as it would have stayed on my camera as it has since.

I have had AWFUL luck with budget lenses for my a7iii. I FINALLY found one I like. The colors it pulls are amazing. The AF is better than any of my Sigma lenses. I would give this 10 out of 5 stars if I could.

I watched countless reviews before going with the Samyang over the Sony 35mm 1.8, but I should have forked up the extra $$$ and gone with the Sony. Now, it's likely I just have a defective lens, but the shots went from bright, colorful, etc. to lacking focus, clarity and at times just a blank screen.I've tried other lenses to confirm and the camera is working just fine. I could have received a bad lens, but if this is an indicator of the quality I am not impressed.