JonathanF2
TalkEmount All-Pro
I received this lens last week. So far so good. It's not perfect, but for the price I can't complain. Check out the images!
Pros:
- Sharp images
- Fast focusing
- Lightweight and compact
- Very nice OOF bokeh
- Does close-up focusing
- Cost less than $400 USD
Cons:
- Noticeable purple fringing wide open
- Prone to flare and light reflections
- Lens barrel is cheap plastic
- Sharpness suffers when shooting close-up (noted in various reviews)
All shot with the A9 + Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens:
Sample photos with the Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens - LA Historic State Park Los Angeles, California USA by Jonathan Friolo, on Flickr
Sample photos with the Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens - LA Historic State Park Los Angeles, California USA by Jonathan Friolo, on Flickr
Sample photos with the Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens - LA Historic State Park Los Angeles, California USA by Jonathan Friolo, on Flickr
Sample photos with the Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens - Pasadena, California USA by Jonathan Friolo, on Flickr
Sample photos with the Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens - Pasadena, California USA by Jonathan Friolo, on Flickr
Sample photos with the Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens - LA Historic State Park Los Angeles, California USA by Jonathan Friolo, on Flickr
Sample photos with the Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens - LA Historic State Park Los Angeles, California USA by Jonathan Friolo, on Flickr
Pros:
- Sharp images
- Fast focusing
- Lightweight and compact
- Very nice OOF bokeh
- Does close-up focusing
- Cost less than $400 USD
Cons:
- Noticeable purple fringing wide open
- Prone to flare and light reflections
- Lens barrel is cheap plastic
- Sharpness suffers when shooting close-up (noted in various reviews)
All shot with the A9 + Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens:

Sample photos with the Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens - LA Historic State Park Los Angeles, California USA by Jonathan Friolo, on Flickr

Sample photos with the Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens - LA Historic State Park Los Angeles, California USA by Jonathan Friolo, on Flickr

Sample photos with the Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens - LA Historic State Park Los Angeles, California USA by Jonathan Friolo, on Flickr

Sample photos with the Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens - Pasadena, California USA by Jonathan Friolo, on Flickr

Sample photos with the Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens - Pasadena, California USA by Jonathan Friolo, on Flickr

Sample photos with the Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens - LA Historic State Park Los Angeles, California USA by Jonathan Friolo, on Flickr

Sample photos with the Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens - LA Historic State Park Los Angeles, California USA by Jonathan Friolo, on Flickr
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