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135mm F1.8 AF Full Frame Telephoto (Sony E) $532.19

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The new AF 135mm F1.8 E telephoto lens is optimized for portraits, astro photography, landscapes and video shooting. It includes Samyang's key features, such as: focus lock button, custom switch, and focus range limiter switch.
With Samyang's announcement of the new AF 135mm F1.8 E, its Auto Focus F1.8 E series now includes: 24mm, 35mm, 45mm, 75mm and 135mm focal lengths, completing the lineup from wide-angle to telephoto.

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The new AF 135mm F1.8 E telephoto lens is optimized for portraits, astro photography, landscapes and video shooting. It includes Samyang's key features, such as: focus lock button, custom switch, and focus range limiter switch.
With Samyang's announcement of the new AF 135mm F1.8 E, its Auto Focus F1.8 E series now includes: 24mm, 35mm, 45mm, 75mm and 135mm focal lengths, completing the lineup from wide-angle to telephoto.

$75.00 off $500 applied at checkout.

https://samyangus.com/products/13...9636041979

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Nov 29, 2024 11:54 PM
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jamesalanlytleNov 29, 2024 11:54 PM
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Anyone using this? I'm tempted lol.
Nov 30, 2024 12:36 AM
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coolcoderNov 30, 2024 12:36 AM
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Quote from jamesalanlytle View quoted comment :
Anyone using this? I'm tempted lol.
This lens has really good optics and hits way above its price. AF is not as good as Sony (as expected), but the image quality is stellar.
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Nov 30, 2024 3:01 AM
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11ANov 30, 2024 3:01 AM
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Quote from coolcoder View quoted comment :
This lens has really good optics and hits way above its price. AF is not as good as Sony (as expected), but the image quality is stellar.
I second all of that.
It was actually cheaper a couple months ago. I hesitated and the deal was gone. Tis is an excellent price.
The fly in the ointment may be the newly released Viltrox LAB 135 1.8. The Viltrox weighs a lot more, costs a little more and is sharper. Check out its reviews. HOWEVER: the Viltrox may have some manufacturing / reliability issues, Read Petapixel's article re why they didn't reviewed it. ​

Unlike the heavy Viltrox, the Samyang is wonderfully light!
Nov 30, 2024 8:04 PM
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SIX29PNov 30, 2024 8:04 PM
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Quote from jamesalanlytle View quoted comment :
Anyone using this? I'm tempted lol.
I got the Rokinon Last deal it's the same lens. Brought it to go on a trip to Greece. Got some amazing shots with it. Been a great addition to my arsenal
Nov 30, 2024 8:33 PM
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TheOldDudeNov 30, 2024 8:33 PM
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Quote from NervousSardine690 View quoted comment :
The new AF 135mm F1.8 E telephoto lens is optimized for portraits, astro photography, landscapes and video shooting. It includes Samyang's key features, such as: focus lock button, custom switch, and focus range limiter switch.
With Samyang's announcement of the new AF 135mm F1.8 E, its Auto Focus F1.8 E series now includes: 24mm, 35mm, 45mm, 75mm and 135mm focal lengths, completing the lineup from wide-angle to telephoto.

$75.00 off $500 applied at checkout.

https://samyangus.com/products/13...9636041979
The price needs to be in the title
Nov 30, 2024 8:39 PM
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theyangsterNov 30, 2024 8:39 PM
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seems like the lens station which may or may not be necessary to do firmware updates is also only 30 dollars too.
Nov 30, 2024 9:20 PM
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MindcontrolNov 30, 2024 9:20 PM
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I own this and the Viltrox. Both are very good. For this price it's a no brainer....just get it. I'm always a little skeptical about SYs build quality, they are the only lens I had ever fault on me out of the blue. No accidental damage on my end. Either way this is very good.

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Nov 30, 2024 9:20 PM
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amaxNov 30, 2024 9:20 PM
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Meh; reminds me how the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 still reigns; it's tack sharp at 135mm and f/2.8 is already well past the desired range of controlling depth of field, and plenty bright for a full-frame lens. Prime = limitation.
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Nov 30, 2024 9:46 PM
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LinuxarchNov 30, 2024 9:46 PM
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My experience with Samyang/Rokenon is that they have the lowest distortion without camera compensation. This is important if you are shooting anything with straight lines.
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Nov 30, 2024 9:54 PM
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Nov 30, 2024 9:54 PM
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Quote from amax View quoted comment :
Meh; reminds me how the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 still reigns; it's tack sharp at 135mm and f/2.8 is already well past the desired range of controlling depth of field, and plenty bright for a full-frame lens. Prime = limitation.
That's like 3 times the price and 1.8 vs 2.8 gives a completely different look and low light capability. And it's 1.7 lbs vs 2.5 lbs on tamron. Different use case. Prime is only a limitation to the photographer if they don't want that look. It's convenient using zooms don't get me wrong, but there's always room for a prime under f2.0.
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Nov 30, 2024 10:40 PM
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TravisO2Nov 30, 2024 10:40 PM
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Quote from theyangster View quoted comment :
seems like the lens station which may or may not be necessary to do firmware updates is also only 30 dollars too.
You can do firmware updates with the lens on the camera
Nov 30, 2024 10:41 PM
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TravisO2Nov 30, 2024 10:41 PM
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Quote from jamesalanlytle View quoted comment :
Anyone using this? I'm tempted lol.
Voltrix released a 135mm F/1.8 and it's been benchmarking better than the Sony
https://www.thephoblographer.com/...-8-review/
Nov 30, 2024 10:44 PM
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bnapolitanoNov 30, 2024 10:44 PM
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I use this lens for my daughter's choir/musical performances. It works great.
Nov 30, 2024 11:33 PM
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AmericanCariocaNov 30, 2024 11:33 PM
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Quote from amax View quoted comment :
Meh; reminds me how the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 still reigns; it's tack sharp at 135mm and f/2.8 is already well past the desired range of controlling depth of field, and plenty bright for a full-frame lens. Prime = limitation.
That is rookie thinking with all due respect. Zooms have their place, but there is nothing like a fast prime. I swear by my 35 f/1.4, great for ultra close shooting and, well, pretty much everything. I also love my MF Mamiya-Sekor 55 f/1.4 (which weighs just over 300g) though manual focus is a challenge. https://casualphotophile.com/2021...ns-review/ A review I wrote a few years ago.

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Forgot to mention I wasn't charged sales tax in CA for some reason.

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