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$553: Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto Lens for Sony E at Amazon
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Amazon [amazon.com] has Samyang 135mm F1.8 AF Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto Lens for Sony E for $553.
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Samyang's 135mm F1.8 AF for Sony E comes across as a sharp portrait telephoto with smooth bokeh and standout value at $553. The lens is described as extremely sharp on high resolution Sony bodies, and the optical results are strong enough that it stays mounted often. Autofocus is the main tradeoff, since it trails Sony G Master speed and can feel weak for video or fast action. Firmware updates appear to improve AF, but older copies may need the separate dock. A strong fit for portraits if speed is not the priority.
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Autofocus is sharp for stills but not as fast as a Sony G Master, and some copies have been reported with lackluster AF on older bodies like the A7R III. Updating to Version 5 firmware can make a real difference, but it still may not be ideal for sports or fast action.
At $553, it is described as an excellent value for the optical performance, with very sharp images and smooth bokeh. It is also about $250 cheaper than the Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 LAB, though Samyang QC can vary.
Some copies ship with Version 3 firmware, and updating to Version 5 can improve autofocus. Samyang lenses require a separate docking station, reportedly around $50, to perform firmware updates.
It is reportedly not a good choice for video autofocus and may need to be switched to manual focus for that use. It is better suited to portraits and similar still-photo work than continuous video tracking.
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