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Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE Sony FE Review

Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE

Main Features

  • 45mm Focal Range
  • F1.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 49mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 162g.
  • Diameter: 62mm
  • Length: 56mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.45m
  • Max Magnification:0.12x
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Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE Overview

Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Sony E mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsAverage
PortraitExcellent
TravelGood
StreetVery Good
WeddingExcellent
Walk AroundGood
VloggingGood
LandscapeGood
MacroPoor

Reasons to Buy Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE Lens

Here, we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Hood supplied
Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades
Light weight at only 162g / 5.7 oz
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CONs
No Weather Sealing

Lens Mount

Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE is compatible with cameras that have Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A7R V, Sony FX30 and Sony A7 IV.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE has a maximum diameter of 62mm and total length of 56mm. It weighs 162g / 5.7 oz.

Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE has a filter thread of 49mm.

Focal Range

Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE has a fixed focal lenght of 45mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 67.5mm.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.12x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.45m. 0.12x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Aperture

Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE has a max aperture of F1.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.

Optical Formula

Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE's optical formula consists of 7 elements in 6 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 1 ED
  • 2 aspherical elements
  • Ultra Multi Coating

Lens Hood

Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE is available in color.

Popular Comparisons of Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Samyang
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Standard Prime
Lens Mount Sony E
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 45mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.8
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 7
Optical Groups 6
Special Elements 1 ED + 2 aspherical elements, Ultra Multi Coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.45m
Max Magnification 0.12X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Linear Motor
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 162g
Diameter 62mm
Length 56mm
Materials Composite
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 49mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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