Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE

(3 customer reviews)

Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE is a camera glass that offers a wide angle view. It is compatible with full frame cameras and has autofocus capabilities. The lens has several elements to produce high-quality images, and it has a coating to reduce flare and ghosting. The build quality is good, and it is lightweight, making it easy to carry around. The aperture is wide, allowing for more light to enter the lens, and it has seven blades for a pleasing bokeh effect. The resolution of the lens is sharp, making it ideal for landscape and architectural photography. There are other alternatives available in the market, but this lens offers a balance between price and quality. It is a mid-grade lens that can provide good results for amateur and professional photographers.

to guide other photographers in their lens selection. Based on my experience using the Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE camera lens, here is my review:

Positives:
– Great lens: overall, this lens delivers sharp and contrasty images with accurate colors.
– Good for real estate interiors: the focal length of 18mm is ideal for capturing large and spacious interiors.
– Lightweight and compact: this lens weighs only 145g and is compact in size, making it very easy to carry around.

Negatives:
– Limited autofocus performance in low light conditions: in low light, the autofocus can be slow and sometimes may not even work.
– Some vignetting and distortion: when shooting at wide open apertures and in certain situations, some vignetting and distortion can appear in the images.

Conclusion:
Overall, the Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE is a great lens for photographers interested in interior, landscape and architectural photography. While the autofocus performance may not be ideal in low light situations and some vignetting and distortion may appear in certain situations, these are minor drawbacks that can be easily corrected in post-processing. The lightweight and compact design make this lens a great option for photographers looking for a travel-friendly wide-angle lens. I highly recommend the Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE for anyone in need of a reliable, affordable, and sharp wide-angle lens.

Optical design

Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value

Physical characteristics

60 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 58 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options. Weights 145 grams so convinient to carry.

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3 reviews for Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE

  1. Ebay.com

    Ebay.com rated as 5.0/5

  2. Ebay.com May 11, 2021

    Compact, light, and wide. Great value, perfect for on the go photographer.

  3. Ebay.com Mar 03, 2020

    Great lens Works well for real estate interiors.

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