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Samyang 135mm F1.8 Review - Fantastic Budget Lens!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ส.ค. 2024
- In this video we look at the amazing Samyang 135mm F1.8 lens for Sony E-mount cameras.
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0:00 Intro
0:53 Build
2:27 Value
3:16 Performance
3:39 Conclusion
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Fantastic lens! Will you consider it?
No already bought it :) The only minor issue not mentioned in the review is the need of docking station to be able to do upgrades and tweak the lens behavior. Also there was issue with initial firmware where the lens on the body was draining power even when the camera was turned off so firmware upgrade is almost mandatory for current buyers.
@@petrduchac2580 Indeed, I received my copy a week ago and it was shipped with ver. 1 software. Thankfully I did have a docking station. That's been the only let down to this lens. I'm so glad that they made this lens it is what I've been waiting for. I'm a very happy guy.
No, I have the Sony 135mm 1.8 GM. What I really want is a 135mm without autofocus in a very rugged design like the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar Lenses, aperture 2.8 are enough, I have the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 35mm 2.0 Aspherical and the Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm 2.0 GREAT Lenses !
Yes! I would love to get my hands on this one! 🔥🔥🔥
My wife`s favorite lens since I bought it in January. Extremely sharp, great bokeh, no pincushion and almost no vignetting, while being the lightest and cheapest 135mm f1.8 in the market (compared to Sony GM, Sigma, Canon RF and the new Nikkor Z Plena
Great video, Stefan! Thanks!! I've heard the new firmware fixes some autofocus lags and issues. Have you got the chance to test that?
Great video thank you for the review.
Cool lens!!! Lucky us in the Netherlands 🙌🏻 Samyang gives 5 years of warranty over here👌🏻 this lens is on my wishlist now!
Same as in india as think
Really waiting for them/Rokinon to bring this to the RF mount. Already have the 14 and 85 mm. This will complete my trinity for wide angle astro
I grabbed this thing on Amazon for $636 on Cyber Monday. I couldn't believe that wild 34% off figure. This quality for that little? I couldn't resist.
I did the same. Bought it a few hours ago. Couldn’t resist either. 😅
@@aarongu346 It's been really, really good so far.
I got one on Prime Day Deal of the Day this past Tuesday; $540…46% off!
Looks like it has that nice Samyang out of focus blur I’ve seen on them going back to the old manual focus Samyangs like the 85/1.4
I have the older MF cine version (2.2) of this lens which I love. Optics is excellent (matched the zeiss) and I presume they have tweaked it & made it more ergonomic for mirrorless with AF. Its great value as they already have a discount! Meanwhile thanks for the review & really liked your images!
what a great lens ... love to try it
This one is on my list!
Number of aperture blades doesn’t matter if wide open. Only matters when stopping down
Where did you get that test chart?
Question I just got this lens. But after focusing I do hear a sound. It’s like the aperture blades closing. The more I close the aperture, the more you hear the sound. Do I have a defective version or is it normal. I contacted samyang about this but no response yet
As a video shooter I can get the manual version of this Samyang lens for a good price. Should I just do that ?
Wow!
I like shooting casually in streets, I am confused should I get this or wait for the 85 f1.4 II. I have Tamron 28-75 f2.8 but sometimes I feel anxious to go closer(I am working on it though), what do you think? 135 will be to tight compared to 85?
Totally depends on you. You can always crop in, but not out..
Would 135mm (on a full frame) make a good second lens for a safari in Kenya? Is the AF good enough to get say, lions moving close to the safari jeep?
I would stick to a zoom personally. Once in a lifetime probably so you want the shot!
Their new 50 and 135 are excellent value. The new 35 is a little disappointing.
The link takes me to a 135mm 1.4 but in the bud u said it was a 1.8. Is this an updated link to a new version?
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Which lens brands have the least malfunctions and best service if your lens stops working. Since these lenses cost so much I think a video on this subject would be viewed by a lot of people. Have you ever had a lens that needed to be fixed?
Would it be good to use it on a a6400?
It will be a 202.5mm equivalent so will need a large working distance.
right side of chart photo is softer?
My light is coming from the right, that's why there is a bit less contrast.
Is there a difference between the Rokinon and the Samyang?
Same company just diffrent labeling in us it’s rokinon
Is samyang and rokinon the same?
Yes
In comparison with the 135mm sigma art, is the samyang faster or slower ?
Same aperture.
@@StefanMalloch I think he meant autofocus.
Definitely performs better on FF. Bokeh on my APS-C does not look that smooth :(.
You need to put into account the Crop factor so on APS-C it will be equivalent of approximately 200mm at 2.8 on FF.
@@petrduchac2580 I know, cause I got this lens on APS-C :). It's very good, but on FF image generated looks better in terms of bokeh. Even got review earlier than Stefan ;).
change the shutter to mechanical, it makes a lot of a difference
@@ostryjanusz I use generally mechanical shutter for most photos (except some wildlife). Although got e-Front Curtain Shutter turned on.
Do you think turning it off will makes difference in terms of bokeh quality?
The ZEISS Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens for Sony E is sweet also. $1500+ also has IS
Will the Rokinon perform the same way?
Yes same lens
@@StefanMalloch I used it yesterday, very very sharp and AF performed very well. Pleased with the purchase, it is on sale for $799 at b&h
Does the rokinon perform the exact same way?
Same lens and company
@@DoveCaptures Yes, but historically rokinon has been made with cheaper materials than samyang and hasn't performed as well. I believe that has changed though.
Rokinon AF 135mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E, .....looks to be the exact same lens? Same price
Yes same thing
Rokinon and Samyang are the same just branded differently depending where you're located I think.
1:48 that's what someone said...
We're lucky here in the EU, every piece of electronics comes standard with 2 years warranty
Very Lucky!
Does anyone use 135 for portraits???
Yes
Yes! I br this lens over the Sony and Sigma. It's 10% off on Samyang sitr
Like $750on b and h
Why do I get a better protective case with a 350 dollar budget samyang lens than with a 1000 dollar samyang lens?
tsk. the reviewer did not disclose if this lens was something he bought or if it was provided by Samyang.
Unavailable in USA. ORDERED late January. Not a peep. Yet.
Really? Where did you order it from? Was thinking about ordering it soon.
I ordered my copy from Samyang directly. I paid in full and hadn't received it for many weeks. I sent a question "how to cancel" the order". Was it coincidence, I cannot say, but less than 10 days later, I received my lens. Things that make you go "hmmmmm".
@@dougd2723 Interesting, glad you got it though. I was thinking about ordering it but really didn't want to wait that long. How are you liking it so far?
@@holdmyown32 I have to say that I'm partial to this focal length. I've been using vintage lenses. This lens is built for greater resolution than the old lenses. As far as I'm concerned this is a flawless lens. No field curvature and sharp throughout the image. I really wonder if it's natural to feel this way about a lens..... 😁
@@dougd2723 Oh its very natural to feel that way about a lens haha
Shut up and take my money
"Budget" Lens ? For the price it should have a REAL aperture ring. I am happy with my Sony 135mm 1.8 GM Lens.
Not looking for a real aperture ring and saving $1000 with a fine lens? Get the Samyang. If you want the best autofocus and that aperture ring and don’t care about a $1000 more? Get the Sony! Both are monsters!! 💪🏼😎
It's not a Budget lens. LOL
It's a great lens with a really good price
@@catchlite5196 I will keep my Sony 135 until Voigtländer make a APO 135
@@flbdig Compared to Canon, Nikon and Sony´s prices it is a bargain
@cameraprepper7938 easier on camera than lens