Samyang officially announces their new lightweight AF 75mm f/1.8 FE lens for full-frame Sony
Apr 20, 2020
John Aldred
John Aldred is a photographer with over 25 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter – and occasional beta tester – of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.
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Samyang Optics has announced their new AF 75mm f/1.8 FE lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. Weighing in at a mere 230, this makes it one of the lightest portrait lenses on the market – and Samyang claims to be the lightest specifically at 75mm.
This is the 5th member of Samyang’s “Tiny but Almighty” AF series lenses, which Samyang says are the result of market trends and the growing needs of users. The lens joins Samyang’s AF 18mm f/2.8, 24mm f/2.4, 35mm f/2.8 and 45mm f/1.8 lenses in the small, lightweight autofocus FE lens lineup.
| Focal Length | 75mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Sony FE |
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 32.9° (21.9° APS-C) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.13x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 69cm (2.26′) |
| Optical Design | 10 Elements in 9 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | 58mm |
| Dimensions | 65 x 69 mm |
| Weight | 273g (230g without lens cap & hood) |
The Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 FE features a “Custom” switch that allows you to change how the focus ring operates. When shooting in AF mode, the focus ring doesn’t actually do anything, normally. This switch allows you to use the focus ring when shooting in autofocus mode in order to control the lens aperture instead. They say it can also be further customised through future firmware updates using their USB Lens Station.
There’s been no official word on a price for the Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 FE yet, or exactly when it’ll become available, but it’s rumoured to be €389 (~$422) in the EU – around $180 cheaper than the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE.
John Aldred
John Aldred is a photographer with over 25 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter – and occasional beta tester – of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.
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