
Sony E Autofocus
Samyang / Rokinon AF 35mm F1.8 FE
- Focal length
- 35 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Weight
- 210 g
- Filter diameter
- 58 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 29 cm
- Length
- 63.5 mm
At a Glance
Weighing just 210 g, this autofocus 35 mm prime is made for Sony E-mount full-frame cameras. The f/1.8 aperture is wide, a linear motor drives the focus, and the lens is weather sealed. It focuses down to 29 cm for a magnification of 1:5.88 (0.17x). It fits street, reportage and everyday photography.
Good for
- Street
- Reportage
- Everyday
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/1.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.8
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 10
- Groups
- 8
- Weight
- 210 g (0.46 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 58 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 29 cm (11.42 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:5.9 (0.17×)
- Length
- 63.5 mm (2.5 in)
- Diameter
- 65 mm (2.56 in)
- Announced
- September 2020
Manufacturer data: lksamyang.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Samyang / Rokinon AF 35mm F1.8 FE fit?
The Samyang / Rokinon AF 35mm F1.8 FE 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 / Rokinon AF 35mm F1.8 FE compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Samyang / Rokinon AF 35mm F1.8 FE | Sony FE 35mm F1.8 | Viltrox AF 35mm F1.8 | 7Artisans AF 35mm F1.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Weight | 210 g | 280 g | 340 g | 426 g |
| Filter diameter | 58 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 62 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 29 cm | 22 cm | 30 cm | 40 cm |
| Length | 63.5 mm | 73 mm | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Samyang / Rokinon AF 35mm F1.8 FE: FAQ
Does the Samyang / Rokinon AF 35mm F1.8 FE have autofocus?
Yes, the Samyang / Rokinon AF 35mm F1.8 FE has autofocus.
Does the Samyang / Rokinon AF 35mm F1.8 FE have image stabilization?
No, the Samyang / Rokinon AF 35mm F1.8 FE has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Samyang / Rokinon AF 35mm F1.8 FE weigh?
The Samyang / Rokinon AF 35mm F1.8 FE weighs 210 g. It is 63.5 mm long with a diameter of 65 mm.
What filter size does the Samyang / Rokinon AF 35mm F1.8 FE use?
The Samyang / Rokinon AF 35mm F1.8 FE takes 58 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Samyang / Rokinon AF 35mm F1.8 FE focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Samyang / Rokinon AF 35mm F1.8 FE is 29 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Samyang / Rokinon AF 35mm F1.8 FE a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Samyang / Rokinon AF 35mm F1.8 FE covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.
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