Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE Review

November 28, 2023 | Mark Goldstein | Rating star Rating star Rating star Rating star Rating star

Sharpness at 35mm

For this test, the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE lens was attached to a Sony ZV-E1 body, which was in turn mounted to a sturdy tripod. Exposure delay mode was activated. Tonal and colour variance across the crops are due to change in natural light during the session.

The full frame

The full frame at 35mm

Center sharpness is outstanding between f/2 and f/11. At f/16 sharpness drops off a little due to diffraction.

Edge sharpness is almost as good as in the centre, with the sharpest results between f/2.8 and f/11.

Aperture Centre Crop Edge Crop
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f/11 f11.jpg f11.jpg
f/16 f16.jpg f16.jpg