Thanks for a great review, very well done! Also, there was one funny moment in 6:47 where the sunny picture is taken in front of a room in Fuerteventura where we went for vacay last year :D Cool stuff!
Hi, Pav! thank you for this review...I just ordered this lens for myself! I'm a recently new subscriber to your channel and you are quickly becoming a favorite of mine! I can't wait to get this lens and start exploring its capabilities. Happy Holidays, to you and yours!! ✌🏼🤘🏼
1:02 I wouldn't call it premium quality, it's a good, solid lens, but for sure not in a premium range. f1.4 up to 2.2 is really soft - usable, but soft, so no premium. However, on the whole, certainly a very good lower budget 1.4 option. I bought it twice to have a faster aperture for dark seasons, the second copy being a little better than the first.
you were just unlucky with it. Unfortunately they make bad copies now and then. I still claim that it is a premium lens. There is many, many cheap, low quality 50s out there. This is not one of them for sure
I have a bold suggestion. For Sony’s E-mount, buy Tamron for zoom lenses and Sanyo for fixed focus lenses. This is enough.Below is my combination, Tamron 20-40 2.8 35-150 2-2.8 SAMYANG 35 1.4 50 1.4 85 1.4 135 2.0 I don’t think I need to buy any more lenses. Ok maybe I need a Tamron 150-500 or 50-400
Just received mine and have to say I am very disappointed in the autofocus for video on the A7iii. Seems very slow! Also for manual focusing you have to turn the ring far to far to move focus. Might have to send it back unfortunately!
@@PavSZ I think its more likely because you are on the a7IV. I have been looking at more reviews of people using it on the a7III and all say the video autofocus is very slow. Its smooth but way too slow for using on a Gimbal. Big shame :(
I'm choosing right now for my Sony a7 IV between Samyang 50/1.4 II and Sigma 50mm 1.4 Art. What I do is 70% photography (business portraits, food) 30% video (interviews, business events). Which lens is better for me ?
Sigma 50mm f1.4 DG HSM is old, big and heavy and although I do love it (I still have it since 2016 (I think) Samyang is a modern and more suitable for a7IV than the Sigma right now
Edit: I've been lucky to take some pictures on Samyang and Sigma over the last two days. I chose Sigma. Better sharpness from 1.4, more accurate autofocus, especially eye AF. AF speed is similar. It's subjective but imo photos straight from the camera look somehow more pro. Ok, it's heavy but you feel like you're holding professional equipment. Old but gold ;)
Here in Aus, this lens is around $1,000 whereas Sony 1.2 50mm GM can be purchased for $2495 on sale - what would you choose (if budget wasn’t an issue)
I am torn between this and ZA 50 1.4. I am willing to pay more for ZA, but is it really worth it? From what I have seen Samyang is better in some aspects, but the CA control is better on ZA?
Awesome review, I really appreciate the examples. I have two questions, do you prefer this over the viltrox 50mm? Also you said this is fully waterproof? It doesn't appear to have ay gasket seal at all. Cheers
Dear PAV thank you for your review. Some photographers on UA-cam complained about the unreliable autofocus of that lens, specially on moving objects...
Samyang has a serious problem with chromatic aberrations. The previous 50mm f1.4 was really bad. In this new version you say they don't matter? Maybe in your example photo with purple and green vegetation, no, but backlight your model with a light background and you will see his entire silhouette with horrible green and purple halos. If you correct them in LR they stop being purple, but turn into a horrible gray shadow that outlines your model. As long as Samyang does not correct that, it is ruled out for me.
I have showed in my video that it is not that bad - I shot few photos in direct strong sunlight and there was very little ghosting and a bit of chromatic aberration. Sigma 50mm and several newer ones suffer from the same or worse chromatic aberration. I don't think it is a big deal as in this price range all the lenses will be the same or very similar. 50mm f1.2 G Master has zero CB and it costs more than £2k
@@PavSZ Since I sold my terrible Samyang 50 f 1.4, I haven't had another 50mm (I switched to a Sigma 35mm) and I've been looking at the new 50mm for a long time because it's a focal length that I really like. I have seen more reviews of the new samyang 50mm and it still has a lot of chromatic aberrations. The 50 GM f1.2 is the perfect 50mm, but it's way out of my budget. So I am going to wait for the new sigma 50 F 1.2 that will surely be very close to the GM but at half its price.
@@PavSZ CA shows in high contrast situations.... the shots 'against the sun' are not examples that should show that. Try shooting some some branches against a bright sky, shoot some jewelry etc etc. Look at the example in your video with the beer glass... the foam on top is just green... I'm sure while editing this image you'll notice that. Imagine a subject or frame filled with high contract subjects... LA and CA or bad on this lens, especially wide open, is insanely bad. I would go for the older 55 1.8 for this price point (that also has some issues). What I don't get is why tamron or sigma aren't entering this area with a new 50 f1.4 at around 750-900 euro. That would go like crazy.
@@ranorarakuphoto135 I am thinking to sold my newly arrived samyang to buy a 50 GM 1.4. I'm experiencing something weird, some instability when shooting at 1.4. Also the CA is actually visible.
Do you like 50mm focal length?
Hello! Will you tell me the names of the presets for the photo if you use it for editing?
@@tonyvalqta I use my own presets. I will be selling them sometime in the near future
How would this compare to the sigma 50mm f1.4 art lens?
Your model suddenly breaks into dance and for a moment your review turns into a music video. Brilliant!
haha! Thanks! The shit I have to deal with 😉
@@PavSZ what do you mean? From viewers? Or working with the model?
@@ericphilpott9468 I was kidding then.
You shoot the model and then she suddenly breaks into the dance - everyday occurrence 😂
Dude fantastic shots! Great little lens
Thanks a lot!
You did such a good job on this review 👍 pics video clips are fantastic...
Thank you so much 😁
Beautiful model! She makes every camera rig shine!
true!
Thanks for a great review, very well done! Also, there was one funny moment in 6:47 where the sunny picture is taken in front of a room in Fuerteventura where we went for vacay last year :D Cool stuff!
Thanks!
It was great hotel!
Good, simple review. I have this lens and like it veeeeery much, practically sticks on my sony...so light and small, perfect for almost everything 🤟
Thanks!
I really like it too!
I absolutely love your work!
Thank you so much!
Great Review Pav. Not many reviews on this lens yet. I bought one and its great. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy it
This or sony 50 1.2? Samyang is lighter…
this is a silly question - GM lens is more than twice more expensive.
Check out my review of the Sony lens as well
@@PavSZ yes but that focus noise on samyang
@@CRISSBLAZINY there is none in this version. I have had both and the version 2 is silent
Hi, Pav! thank you for this review...I just ordered this lens for myself! I'm a recently new subscriber to your channel and you are quickly becoming a favorite of mine! I can't wait to get this lens and start exploring its capabilities. Happy Holidays, to you and yours!! ✌🏼🤘🏼
Awesome, thank you!
Hi! What is your experience with this lense so far?
1:02 I wouldn't call it premium quality, it's a good, solid lens, but for sure not in a premium range. f1.4 up to 2.2 is really soft - usable, but soft, so no premium.
However, on the whole, certainly a very good lower budget 1.4 option. I bought it twice to have a faster aperture for dark seasons, the second copy being a little better than the first.
you were just unlucky with it. Unfortunately they make bad copies now and then.
I still claim that it is a premium lens. There is many, many cheap, low quality 50s out there. This is not one of them for sure
I have a bold suggestion. For Sony’s E-mount, buy Tamron for zoom lenses and Sanyo for fixed focus lenses. This is enough.Below is my combination, Tamron 20-40 2.8 35-150 2-2.8 SAMYANG 35 1.4 50 1.4 85 1.4 135 2.0 I don’t think I need to buy any more lenses. Ok maybe I need a Tamron 150-500 or 50-400
you really don't need any more lenses
Just received mine and have to say I am very disappointed in the autofocus for video on the A7iii. Seems very slow! Also for manual focusing you have to turn the ring far to far to move focus. Might have to send it back unfortunately!
it might be just your copy. Unfortunately that happens.
The one I had for a review was rock solid (on a7IV)
@@PavSZ I think its more likely because you are on the a7IV. I have been looking at more reviews of people using it on the a7III and all say the video autofocus is very slow. Its smooth but way too slow for using on a Gimbal. Big shame :(
Also the manual focus pull is not ideal for video either far too longer throw and not particular smooth either.
Great review ! How about if compare to old Sony 55ZA in focusing speed & image quality? Thanks
yes. I like to know too. Many thanks! Lovely dancer's footage!
I might do that side by side comparison sometime soon
Do you think they’ll make a 85mm version 2 soon?
Maybe - I have no info
This is my thought about the 85 too, I also believe Samyang will come out with a 85 1.2.
Pav, Not another 50mm lens to consider,ha,ha! Enjoyed the video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Unfortunately it is another 50mm that needs me 😉
How do you program the focus hold button to switch eyes?
you go to custom button set-up in the camera and assign 'lef/right eye select' to the focus hold button
Great work. now im consideirng samyang 50mm
Great lens
I've seen quite a few reviews that autofocus is pretty bad, how true is that?
I think my video shows that it has got no issues.
In my opinion it is as solid as any Sigma or Tamron
I'm choosing right now for my Sony a7 IV between Samyang 50/1.4 II and Sigma 50mm 1.4 Art. What I do is 70% photography (business portraits, food) 30% video (interviews, business events). Which lens is better for me ?
Sigma 50mm f1.4 DG HSM is old, big and heavy and although I do love it (I still have it since 2016 (I think) Samyang is a modern and more suitable for a7IV than the Sigma right now
@@PavSZ thx! As i though ;)
Edit: I've been lucky to take some pictures on Samyang and Sigma over the last two days. I chose Sigma. Better sharpness from 1.4, more accurate autofocus, especially eye AF. AF speed is similar. It's subjective but imo photos straight from the camera look somehow more pro. Ok, it's heavy but you feel like you're holding professional equipment. Old but gold ;)
Yow mate i have big questions what do tou prefer the 85 or the 50 ?? Im confuse?? Witch i to buy nxt month
I'd always got for 50 but that's my personal preference
I'm all about 85mm but I want the 50mm for street and not as tight.. if u want to do portraits go 85mm
Very very good review and nice nifty fifty
Thanks 👍
pls suggest, can I purchase 85mm mark 2 samyang lens? how is autofocus accuracy ? does it really stands with sigma in quality prospective?
please check out my review of the 85mm ua-cam.com/video/t1kiTNq45PE/v-deo.htmlsi=WKijy4boT0i2lpgP
Thanks a lot for the review ! How does it perform compared to the Sigma Art 50mm f1.4 (that I believe you own) ?
I do still have Sigma 50mm f1.4 - this is a better lens. Sigma was not designed for mirrorless cameras, this one is
@@PavSZ Thanks for your answer. So do you plan to eventually replace your Sigma with this lens ?
@@cinegenies4651 I already have, I don't use the Sigma anymore
Thanks a bunch 😊😊😊😊
Thank you!
Here in Aus, this lens is around $1,000 whereas Sony 1.2 50mm GM can be purchased for $2495 on sale - what would you choose (if budget wasn’t an issue)
That's a silly question (this video was filmed with Sony 50mm f1.2 GM)
I love your reviews Pav! Keep up the good work! I'm very tempted by the 135mm Samyang, have you had a chance to use it yet?
Thank you very much!
I had no chance to try 135mm yet but I will be doing review of it as soon as I can get it from Samyang
@@PavSZ great! I look forward to hearing what you think about it
I have it its amazing…. If you can work with the focal length
I am torn between this and ZA 50 1.4. I am willing to pay more for ZA, but is it really worth it? From what I have seen Samyang is better in some aspects, but the CA control is better on ZA?
I've also heard that ZA lens has terrible AF performance
Hey, good and interesting review.. what would you get, this one or the Zeiss 55mm 1.8
I think I'd get this - it's a better lens overall in my opinion
(Zeiss if you want guaranteed autofocus performance)
@@SourPlanet sorry but that's just not true
@@PavSZ It's not true that the Sony Zeiss 55mm has better autofocus than the Samyang/Rokinon 50mm ii? Just to be clear, that's what you're saying?
How would you compare this to the sigma 50mm f1.4 art lens for Sony e?
it is good in its own right but when compared side by side, Sigma is marginally better overall (but heavier)
Great review but wish you would have hit on how bad the corners are. For astrophotraphy that’s a big deal.
it's not a lens suited for astrophotography in my opinion
What camera did you use?
a7IV
Awesome review, I really appreciate the examples. I have two questions, do you prefer this over the viltrox 50mm? Also you said this is fully waterproof? It doesn't appear to have ay gasket seal at all.
Cheers
yes it is. More details about it here: www.samyanglens.com/en/product/product-view.php?seq=555
I bought today deliver on friday tnx mate!!
Hope you enjoy it!
@@PavSZ yeah I trust you mate i love to walk with my dog on street and city’s
Thanks
thank you
Dear PAV thank you for your review. Some photographers on UA-cam complained about the unreliable autofocus of that lens, specially on moving objects...
I had no issues on a7IV at all
As this lenses only are anny good starting at F2.8 they are useless, as a standard F2.8 zoom slteady covers that.
this is f1.4 prime
Sofa!
Sofa?
@@PavSZ sofa king good?
@@PavSZ means first comment
@@PavSZ good works for the video. boom!
@@svenqing thank you!
Samyang has a serious problem with chromatic aberrations. The previous 50mm f1.4 was really bad. In this new version you say they don't matter? Maybe in your example photo with purple and green vegetation, no, but backlight your model with a light background and you will see his entire silhouette with horrible green and purple halos. If you correct them in LR they stop being purple, but turn into a horrible gray shadow that outlines your model. As long as Samyang does not correct that, it is ruled out for me.
I have showed in my video that it is not that bad - I shot few photos in direct strong sunlight and there was very little ghosting and a bit of chromatic aberration. Sigma 50mm and several newer ones suffer from the same or worse chromatic aberration. I don't think it is a big deal as in this price range all the lenses will be the same or very similar.
50mm f1.2 G Master has zero CB and it costs more than £2k
@@PavSZ Since I sold my terrible Samyang 50 f 1.4, I haven't had another 50mm (I switched to a Sigma 35mm) and I've been looking at the new 50mm for a long time because it's a focal length that I really like. I have seen more reviews of the new samyang 50mm and it still has a lot of chromatic aberrations. The 50 GM f1.2 is the perfect 50mm, but it's way out of my budget. So I am going to wait for the new sigma 50 F 1.2 that will surely be very close to the GM but at half its price.
@@PavSZ CA shows in high contrast situations.... the shots 'against the sun' are not examples that should show that. Try shooting some some branches against a bright sky, shoot some jewelry etc etc. Look at the example in your video with the beer glass... the foam on top is just green... I'm sure while editing this image you'll notice that. Imagine a subject or frame filled with high contract subjects... LA and CA or bad on this lens, especially wide open, is insanely bad. I would go for the older 55 1.8 for this price point (that also has some issues).
What I don't get is why tamron or sigma aren't entering this area with a new 50 f1.4 at around 750-900 euro. That would go like crazy.
@@ranorarakuphoto135 I am thinking to sold my newly arrived samyang to buy a 50 GM 1.4. I'm experiencing something weird, some instability when shooting at 1.4. Also the CA is actually visible.
@@sinwt I would sell it as soon as possible. The GM is excellent
заебательское стекло!
which would you recommend, this or the Sony FE 50mm SEL50F18F (not GM)?
this!
Which camera are you using for this video ??
I think it was Sony a7IV
@@PavSZ and which lens