Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE Review

May 11, 2020 | Mark Goldstein | Rating star Rating star Rating star Rating star Half rating star

Main Rivals

Listed below are some of the rivals of the Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE.

Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA

The Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA is a fast standard prime lens for Sony's new 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The FE 55mm offers an extra-bright F1.8 maximum aperture, 9-blade circular aperture, dust and moisture resistance, and a unique T* surface coating. Is the Carl Zeiss FE 55mm the perfect partner for the Sony A7/7R cameras? Read our Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA review to find out...

Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM for Sony E-Mount

The Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM for Sony E-Mount is a very fast standard prime lens for full-frame Sony mirrorless cameras. Priced at £599.99 / $949.99, read our Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM for Sony E-Mount review to find out if it's the best 50mm lens for Sony shooters...

Sony FE 50mm f/1.8

The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is the first affordable "nifty-fifty" lens for the Sony Alpha full-frame compact system camera range. Read our Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 review to find out if you should add this lens to your camera bag...

Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2

The Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 is a brand new prime lens designed specifically for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras that offers a unique focal length. Read our Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 review to find out if it's worth the £1129 / $1299 asking price...

Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 Planar T*

The Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 Planar T* is a premium standard prime lens for Sony's 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The manual-focus Loxia 50mm offers a fast f/2 maximum aperture, 10 aperture blades, superlative build quality, and an aperture ring that can be de-clicked for video use. Read our Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 Planar T* review now...