Samyang 35mm F1.8 Auto Focus Full Frame Lens for Sony E – Lightweight Wide Angle, Weather Sealed, Silent STM Motor, Ultra Sharp, Fast Aperture, Compact Build, Custom Switch, Video Ready

Excellent lens for the price. Came with version 3 firmware and the AF is an 8.5/10 for photo and video. I don't think I have a need to update for my A7C. The image quality and sharpness 8.5/10. Price and portability 9.5/10. Bokeh and minimum close focus distance = 8.3/10. Small, lightweight and perfect for every day, travel, night/ low light photography, landscapes, weddings, street or anything.I've never really used 35mm primes, but I wanted a small lightweight lens I could leave on most of the time while traveling that was also good for video. If you're looking for a 10/10 lens than you're not looking at the Samyang line anyways. I have never desired huge, expensive G master lenses on my small A7C. Not even when I did "Pro" work. Highly recommended.Compared to my Sony 28mm F2.0 lens I would say that this lens is better in almost everything. The Sonys AF may be a tad better but not much. This is lens is much sharper with better background separation. I may sell the Sony 28mm now.

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.

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!

It's basically a budget version of the Sony SEL35F18F that comes with a few minor compromises that may or may not matter to you. The lens is very sharp wide open with the Sony lens having slightly better sharpness towards the edges. Bokeh is competent, if busy in some situations. Onion rings are there, but subtle - you'd have to zoom in to really see it.Unfortunately, I had to send mine back since I occasionally shoot interiors in near silent environments like libraries and museums. The autofocus, while fast and quiet for a cheap lens, is definitely not what I would describe as silent. I'm also able to pick up the clicking of the aperture blades and motor noise in videos. Minimum focus distance was the other sticking point for me. It's fine at a foot or so, but the Sony 35mm 1.8 lens can focus at 9" and is sharper at minimum focus distance.

After watching some reviews on this lens and actually picking the Sony 35mm 1.8 in a blind comparison, I decided to give this a try because of the value. This lens is 100% worth it. The AutoFocus is better than some reviewers led me to believe (you might need to tweak the AF speed settings in your camera). The 1.8 aperture is a much needed upgrade from the Sony 3.5-5.6 zoom lens that came with my camera. This lens produces great bokeh too. This lens is very similar to Sony as far as specs go, but its lighter and looks just as good. The lens case is great too. I definitely suggest you give this lens a try!

A compact lens that seems to be of high quality so far.

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 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.