Samyang AF 45mm F1.8
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Product Overview
Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 is a full-frame, autofocus prime lens for Sony's E-mount mirrorless system. It is offers bright maximum aperture at a popular focal length in a compact, affordable package.
The AF 45mm F1.8 weighs a mere 162g and measures just 56mm long, making it easy to carry around all day. The 45mm focal length on a full-frame sensor offers a natural perspective. With a f/1.8 maximum aperture, this lens is very versatile.
In recent years, Samyang has greatly expanded its autofocus lens lineup for Sony's E-mount. Three other such lenses that share the same lightweight and compact design include the AF 18mm F2.8, AF 35mm F1.8, and AF 75mm F1.8.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 59%
Pros
- Light and compact
- Fast autofocus
- Quite sharp
Cons
- Lacks weather sealing
What external reviewers found
External score 69%
Pros
- Strong autofocus
- Dust and splash protection
- Quick, quiet focus
Cons
- No weather protection
- Lacks focus breathing
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Specifications
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- Very bright maximum aperture
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External Reviews
pcmag[1]
Reviewer score 66% (normalized by Neofiliac)At its closest focus, the Rokinon 45mm projects subjects onto the sensor at 1:8.3 life-size. The Sigma 45 goes to 9.5 inches for 1:4 magnification, and Tamron's 35mm F2.8 nets 1:2 results. The build matches the asking price, with a plastic-feeling barrel and no weather protection.
Pros
- Quick, quiet focus
- Strong autofocus
- Dust and splash protection
Cons
- Lacks focus breathing
- No weather protection
sonyalpha[2]
Reviewer score 72% (normalized by Neofiliac)The build quality of this lens is very good and is better than the 35 or 24mm. Performance are also better and close to the new Samyang 85mm F1.4 AF Samyang is really becoming a key actor for the E mount system with high quality lens at decent price and size AF was fast silent and reliable in wide focus area mode.
Pros
- Very fast aperture F1.8 and small form factor (56mm vs e.g. 70mm for the Sony A7RIII)
- Good bokeh balls wide open, efficient AF, small/light/cheap on a full frame mirrorless
- Very good results in term of Bokeh and color rendition in video
Cons
- A little bit curvature of field
- Not as good as a Sony lens
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