$553: Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto Lens for Sony E at Amazon

UnXpectedError

Oct 18, 2025 2:24 PM

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UnXpectedErrorOct 18, 2025 2:24 PM

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Crazy good lens for the price. I'm a professional photographer and I own lenses that cost .any times over what this does and for the price this is a absolute bargain.

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CrazyGoat

Oct 18, 2025 2:45 PM

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CrazyGoatOct 18, 2025 2:45 PM

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I have this lens, and it's as amazing as they say. Doesn't focus as fast as a G Master - but I could buy like four of these for the price.

It's wildly sharp on my A7RIV

CrazyGoat

Oct 18, 2025 2:55 PM

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CrazyGoatOct 18, 2025 2:55 PM

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I'd also add this lens almost never leaves my camera, it's THAT good

az060693

Oct 18, 2025 2:58 PM

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az060693Oct 18, 2025 2:58 PM

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Good lens. Samyang QC tends to be all over the place but this is still $250 cheaper than the Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 LAB, which is an amazing steal in its own right, but still 50% more expensive than this.

VarmintCong

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Oct 18, 2025 3:48 PM

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VarmintCong

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Quote from az060693

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Good lens. Samyang QC tends to be all over the place but this is still $250 cheaper than the Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 LAB, which is an amazing steal in its own right, but still 50% more expensive than this.

The Viltrox seems available for Nikon Z and the Samyang isn't, hopefully they're working on it.

az060693

Oct 18, 2025 5:12 PM

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az060693Oct 18, 2025 5:12 PM

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Quote from VarmintCong

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The Viltrox seems available for Nikon Z and the Samyang isn't, hopefully they're working on it.

Yeah Nikon opened up the mount but brands have been surprisingly slow with adding to it.You can use a z mount to e mount adapter but at that point it's basically the price of the Viltrox

WCRM

Oct 18, 2025 5:30 PM

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WCRMOct 18, 2025 5:30 PM

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Quote from az060693

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Good lens. Samyang QC tends to be all over the place but this is still $250 cheaper than the Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 LAB, which is an amazing steal in its own right, but still 50% more expensive than this.

What would I look for to test quality of a lens? I feel like I always just buy them and go "I think it's good!?"

bestdeal113

Oct 18, 2025 7:57 PM

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bestdeal113Oct 18, 2025 7:57 PM

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Bought Samyang 35mm 6 years ago. Not happy with the quality of pictures. It's too green for me. Hmmm, this one is tempting tho

WiseArm257

Oct 19, 2025 3:27 AM

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WiseArm257Oct 19, 2025 3:27 AM

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Thank you, OP!

SiennaScene973

Oct 20, 2025 6:46 PM

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SiennaScene973Oct 20, 2025 6:46 PM

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The AF is useless for video, you'll have to switch to MF in that case

Just_For_Fun

Oct 20, 2025 8:31 PM

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Just_For_FunOct 20, 2025 8:31 PM

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Does anyone know if the recent production of this lens comes with the new firmware and no longer has the focus issue? I heard that a few years ago, this lens had a focus problem that could be fixed by a firmware update. However, Samyang lenses require a separate docking station (sold for about $50) to perform the firmware update.

11A

Oct 20, 2025 10:13 PM

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11AOct 20, 2025 10:13 PM

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Brilliant less. The only problem with it is that there is something more brilliante in 2025. That is he Viltrox 135 1.8.
I also note that I returned my Samyang 135 1.8 because, in spite of all the rave YouTube reviews, my copy had lackluster AF on my Sony A7R III. It's not impossible that it would do better on a newer body.

WiseArm257

Oct 21, 2025 12:55 AM

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WiseArm257Oct 21, 2025 12:55 AM

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Quote from 11A

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Brilliant less. The only problem with it is that there is something more brilliante in 2025. That is he Viltrox 135 1.8.
I also note that I returned my Samyang 135 1.8 because, in spite of all the rave YouTube reviews, my copy had lackluster AF on my Sony A7R III. It's not impossible that it would do better on a newer body.

My copy came with Version 3 firmware, and I have ordered the dock as I would like to update it to the latest firmware. Presently, the autofocus is not great, but I have a real hope it will improve. I would not be using this lens for sports or other action anyway, but for portraits and similar photo situations. Even if the autofocus does not greatly improve, I am very happy with my purchase. In my limited testing, subjects have been quite sharp and the bokeh has been nice and smooth. Optically, it is an excellent lens, and at the $553 price point, an excellent value, too.

11A

Oct 21, 2025 5:35 AM

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11AOct 21, 2025 5:35 AM

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Quote from WiseArm257

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My copy came with Version 3 firmware, and I have ordered the dock as I would like to update it to the latest firmware. Presently, the autofocus is not great, but I have a real hope it will improve. I would not be using this lens for sports or other action anyway, but for portraits and similar photo situations. Even if the autofocus does not greatly improve, I am very happy with my purchase. In my limited testing, subjects have been quite sharp and the bokeh has been nice and smooth. Optically, it is an excellent lens, and at the $553 price point, an excellent value, too.

I totally agree. Great lens. Phenomenal value! It'll give you fantastic images.

Alex358

Oct 21, 2025 4:51 PM

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Alex358Oct 21, 2025 4:51 PM

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