Samyang AF 35m f/1.8 P Lens (Sony FE)

Overview

The Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 P Lens (Sony FE) is a compact full-frame prime lens designed for creators who want an everyday 35mm focal length with strong low-light capability, reliable autofocus, and easy portability. As part of Samyang’s Prima Series, it is built around the idea of practicality, usability, and lightweight performance for photography, video, travel, street shooting, and hybrid content creation.

With its bright f/1.8 aperture, compact 69.8 mm diameter, and light 216 g build, this lens pairs especially well with smaller Sony FE-mount cameras such as the Sony α7C series and ZV-E models. An advanced optical design with aspherical and XHR elements helps maintain image quality while keeping the body compact, while the Linear STM II autofocus motor and UMC II coating support smooth focusing and improved clarity in real-world shooting conditions.

Core Features

• This compact 35mm full-frame prime lens is designed for Sony FE-mount cameras and is well suited to everyday shooting, travel, street photography, portraits, and hybrid photo and video work.
• Its bright f/1.8 maximum aperture supports low-light shooting and enables shallow depth of field with smooth subject separation.
• A rounded 9-blade diaphragm helps create natural-looking background blur for portraits, lifestyle imagery, and cinematic video.
• The optical design uses 10 elements in 8 groups, including 2 aspherical elements and 2 XHR elements, to reduce aberrations while maintaining a compact structure.
• The XHR element design allows higher precision manufacturing for improved optical performance in a smaller and lighter lens body.
• UMC II coating helps reduce flare and ghosting for improved contrast and clarity when shooting in strong backlight or night scenes.
• The next-generation Linear STM II autofocus motor delivers fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus performance for both still photography and video recording.
• A dedicated AF/MF switch provides quick control over focusing mode during real-world shooting.
• A USB-C port on the mount allows convenient firmware updates without additional accessories.
• Its lightweight engineering-plastic construction, included lens hood, and IP5-level dust resistance support dependable use in portable everyday setups.

Built for Everyday Carry

Following the Prima Series philosophy of portability and practicality, this lens is designed to fit naturally into lightweight full-frame kits. Its slim profile and low weight make it easy to carry throughout the day, whether you are shooting casually, travelling, or building a small hybrid content setup.

Balanced for Photo and Video

The combination of a bright aperture, quiet autofocus system, smooth focus transitions, and compact form makes this lens a strong option for creators working across both stills and video. It offers the flexibility needed for fast-paced everyday shooting without adding unnecessary bulk.

Refined Prima Series Design

The body uses a specially developed high-strength engineering plastic for a refined finish, light weight, and durable everyday handling. A newly designed lens hood also helps block stray light to maintain contrast and image clarity.