
Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC
- Focal length
- 35 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.4
- Weight
- 735 g
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm
- Length
- 137.5 mm
At a Glance
Manual focus only, this 35 mm lens for full frame Sony E-Mount has a maximum aperture of f/1.4. That shortens shutter times in low light and limits the depth of field. It includes a floating focus system and focuses down to 30 cm. It weighs 735 g and is 137.5 mm long. It suits street, reportage and everyday photography.
Good for
- Street
- Reportage
- Everyday
Worth knowing
- No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 35 mm
- Max. focal length
- 35 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 12
- Groups
- 10
- Weight
- 735 g (1.62 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm (11.81 in)
- Length
- 137.5 mm (5.41 in)
- Diameter
- 83 mm (3.27 in)
Manufacturer data: lksamyang.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC fit?
The Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.
Sony E-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
- APS-C:
- Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3
Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC | 7artisans Photoelectric 35mm f/1.4 Mark III | Artra Lab Nonikkor-MC 35mm f/1.4 (1960s) | Artra Lab Nonikkor-MC 35mm f/1.4 (1980s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Weight | 735 g | 274 g | 285 g | 285 g |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 30 cm | 33 cm | 35 cm | 35 cm |
| Length | 137.5 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC: FAQ
Does the Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC have autofocus?
No, the Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC have image stabilization?
No, the Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC weigh?
The Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC weighs 735 g. It is 137.5 mm long with a diameter of 83 mm.
What filter size does the Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC use?
The Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC takes 77 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC is 30 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
7artisans Photoelectric 35mm f/1.4 Mark III
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Artra Lab Nonikkor-MC 35mm f/1.4 (1960s)
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Artra Lab Nonikkor-MC 35mm f/1.4 (1980s)
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Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton
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Thypoch Simera 35mm F1.4
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Zeiss Otus ML 35mm F1.4
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