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Samyang 45mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E

SKU: SY4518E MFR: SYIO45AF-E
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning detail with this Samyang 45mm lens, perfect for Sony E mount cameras.
  • Enjoy fast, accurate autofocus, ensuring sharp images every time with this prime lens.
  • The wide f/1.8 aperture excels in low light, creating beautiful bokeh in your photos.
  • Lightweight and compact, this 45mm lens is ideal for travel and everyday photography.
  • Experience exceptional image quality with minimized distortion thanks to advanced optics.
  • Get creative with the 45cm minimum focusing distance, great for close-up shots and details.
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Shopper : Which firmware version does the lens come with ?MARCUS P : It will vary based on when it was manufactured. But yeah, as others have stated get the dock so you can update it.CLIFF G : The Sony menu shows Ver. .03 for this lens. Is that the latest?LAMAR H : I’ve had mine for a while and have the dock station. The first thing I did was check for up dates.
Dabo D : Does this 45mm lens come with the latest firmware 2.0 installed?
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?DEANA S : Street photography at a great price.Donald W : Because of the weight and price.Katie W : valueDEAN C : lots of good reviews on YouTubeERIC M : Wanted this for street photography. Already have the Zeiss 35mm 2.8, but wanted to add this one because it's faster, I like the focal length for street and really like the bokeh and the overall pleasing look it has. If my copy is the same as the sample, should be happy.Peter Vy N : I've heard good comments about this prime.ARTHUR M : Seems to be good.GREG S : I needed a standard focal length lens with wide aperture options that has solid image quality.DERRICK E : I need a 50mmMICHELLE R : Small, affordable lens with auto eye focus ability and compact enough to bring on a hike. Reviews are great on bokeh, sharpness and contrast.Michael G : Compact, lightweight, sharp, cheap.YAO BONG C R : small size, light weight, classic rendering, good IQLAWRENCE C : I seems like its a better idea than the native lens and im very curious to try the 45mm focal lengthPRADIP S : It look better than available money hungry lens.Charlie M : Light lens, have the other 2 primes.TIM O : Low cost, small lightweight and well reviewedYURIY K : light weight, portable, affordable and 1.8 apertureMatt J : Wider FOV than a 50mm, but better shooting distance over a 35mm to help in OOF rendering. Also the compact lens size is ideal for travel and street style photography.howard s : need an alternative to sony 55mm

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Review Summary

2021-09-09T19:19:13

Rated 4 out of 5

The perfect focal length, an excellent affordable lens

This lens is a worthy replacement for my old 50mm. I like the extra 5mm it gives as well the its excellent auto focus, image quality, color accuracy, low light performance, and sharpness throughout its entire focal range. The only flaw is its more-than-usual vignetting, which is annoying but easily corrected. For the price, it?s a no-brainer and goes well with my Samyang 35mm, 85mm, and 100mm macro.

CLIFF G.

2021-07-26T04:57:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Incredible lens for the price

This is the little engine that could. It is a lower-priced budget lens that is holding its own against lenses costing 3 times as much. I was very much surprised by the sharpness and quality of this lens. Also, it is small, compact, and very light, and at 45mm it is perfect for street scenes or portrait photography. If you are looking for a great budget prime lens, this one is DEFINITELY worth a strong look.

Donald V.

2020-09-29T08:09:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Wow for the price.

Lens is great for the price I can’t think of anything that can compare. The lens station was pretty straight forward. All in all this is a surprising lens.

DUSTIN S.

2020-09-29T08:08:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Good thing in a small package...

I am actually quite surprised at the photos this lens gets for the price. I definitely recommend it if you have a budget or just need it for hobbyist reasons. You could do pro photography in a pinch with this too.

Dustin S.

2020-06-30T06:33:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Compact surprise

Excellent compact prime lens. As a zoom person, I have hardly any appreciation for primes. But traveling light with large zoom attached to camera stored in holster makes luggage too bulky. Decided to get the lightest compact prime to serve mainly as a body cap for transportation. Didn’t expect much performance of this 45/1.8. Was I wrong… Picture quality with A9 far exceeded my expectations. Especially fully opened in comparison with similar lenses. Now I found the niche work for the lens. Stays on the camera body most of time, unless I need bulky zooms for my standard work. The only minor complaint is clumsy lens hood design.

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Samyang 45mm f/1.8 Specifications

General

General

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  • Brand

    Samyang

  • Lens Series

    None

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Standard

  • Lens Mount

    Sony E (Full Frame)

  • Format Compatibility

    35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Closest Focus Distance

    1.48' / 45 cm

  • Focal Length

    45mm

  • Angle Of View

    Full Frame 63.1 Degree
    APS-C 42.9 Degree

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    Not Applicable

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/1.8

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/22

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.12x

  • Filter Size

    49mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    7 Elements / 6 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    9

  • Dimensions Diameter x Length

    2.43 x 1.30" (61.8 x 33 mm)

  • Weight

    3.02 oz / 85.64 g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization

    None

  • UPC Code

    084438766202

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Designed For Use With:

  • Sony a7R IV
  • Sony a7S III
  • Sony a7 II
  • Sony a7 III
  • Sony a7 IV
  • Sony A7C
  • Sony a7C II
  • Sony a7CR
  • Sony a7R II
  • Sony a7R III
  • Sony a7R V
  • Sony a9
  • Sony a9 II
  • Sony a9 III
  • Sony Alpha 1
  • Sony ZV-E1
  • Sony A7
  • Sony A7R
  • Sony a7S
  • Sony A7S II

Compatible With Restrictions:*

* If using a APS-C Lens on a Full Frame Camera OR Full-Frame Lens on a APS-C Camera then Image sensor will be narrowed down to APS-C size.

  • Sony A3000
  • Sony a5000
  • Sony a5100
  • Sony A6000
  • Sony a6100
  • Sony a6300
  • Sony a6400
  • Sony a6500
  • Sony a6600
  • Sony a6700
  • Sony NEX C3
  • Sony NEX-3
  • Sony NEX-5
  • Sony NEX-5R
  • Sony NEX-5T
  • Sony NEX-6
  • Sony NEX-7
  • Sony NEX-F3
  • Sony ZV-E10
  • Sony ZV-E10 II

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About Samyang 45mm f/1.8

FEATURED REVIEWS

Incredible lens for the price

By Donald V.

This is the little engine that could. It is a lower-priced budget lens that is holding its own against lenses costing 3 times as much. I was very much surprised by the sharpness and quality of this lens. Also, it is small, compact, and very light, and at 45mm it is perfect for street scenes or portrait photography. If you are looking for a great budget prime lens, this one is DEFINITELY worth a strong look.

Wow for the price.

By DUSTIN S.

Lens is great for the price I can’t think of anything that can compare. The lens station was pretty straight forward. All in all this is a surprising lens.

Clearer, wider the new standard in lens design
Tiny But Premium

With less distortion than 35mm lenses and a wider angle than 50mm, the AF 45mm F1.8 FE opens up a range of photographic styles and themes. This lens will deliver the high contrast and dimensionality typical of specialized lenses while retaining spectacular resolution thanks to an outstanding optical design. Photographers can take advantage of the bright F1.8 aperture, delivering blurry backgrounds, and the 9 aperture blades that produce striking sunstar effects, adding creativity to every picture. In addition, the lens is compact (2.2" / 5.61cm) and light (5.71 oz / 162g) so it is highly portable.

The Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE has been designed to provide the most suitable angle of view to imitate the natural human field of vision (53 degrees), and its design sets a new standard in lens craftsmanship. Freed from the design limitations of lenses for reflex cameras, and embracing the strengths of optical designs for mirrorless cameras, Samyang brings you a new breed of standard lens.

A new era in lens design
A lens made especially for mirrorless cameras

Invented in 1888, the Double Gauss lens design is still used today, but it is not ideal for mirrorless cameras, which is why Samyang has developed a new kind of lens that smoothes over many of the weaknesses of mirrorless cameras through cutting edge lens technology, while enhancing the high resolution offered by mirrorless cameras. So try the Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE to experience the incredible resolution for which specialized prime lenses are known, and take advantage of the high pixel count of your mirrorless camera with its innovative lens design.

Delivering closer, clearer pictures even at a close focus distance of 45cm
With a minimum focus distance of 45cm, the Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE offers you a feeling of intimacy which is crucial to taking close up pictures of babies and pets. At only 162g, the AF 45mm F1.8 FE is so light you can carry it with you anywhere and everywhere.

Achieve beautiful blurry backgrounds with a bright F1.8 aperture
The bright aperture of the F1.8 allows many different expressions of photographic depth. A shallow depth of field provides the beautiful blurry background that highlights a subject and emphasizes its liveliness, while also providing a range of perspectives when portraying a variety of subjects like babies, pets, and food.

Weighing only 162g, it's a perfect lens for small, light, mirrorless cameras
This light, compact lens complements the strengths of mirrorless cameras. With 40 years of excellence in lens design, Samyang has created an optic that will give the photographer clear resolution without weighing them down. It's a lens so light that it will fit in the palm of your hand, and so quiet that you can enjoy it in any situation.

The iris mechanism uses 9 aperture blades to create brightly defined sunstars
With 9 aperture blades, this lens offers consistent, beautiful bokeh, and clearly defined sunstars when the aperture is stopped-down. Whether it's day or night, those sunstars will add extra panache to any photo.

Fast, precise and quiet auto focusing
Never miss another unforgettable moment with this fast, smooth autofocus with zero vibrations. With its Linear Activator Step Motor technology, you can experience consistent, internal autofocusing, which is fast and stable.

Samyang 45mm f/1.8 Features

  • Ultra Compact and Slim
  • 2 Aspherical Lens Elements

Key Features

  • Capture stunning detail with this Samyang 45mm lens, perfect for Sony E mount cameras.
  • Enjoy fast, accurate autofocus, ensuring sharp images every time with this prime lens.
  • The wide f/1.8 aperture excels in low light, creating beautiful bokeh in your photos.
  • Lightweight and compact, this 45mm lens is ideal for travel and everyday photography.
  • Experience exceptional image quality with minimized distortion thanks to advanced optics.
  • Get creative with the 45cm minimum focusing distance, great for close-up shots and details.

What's in the box:

  • Front and Rear Lens Caps
  • Lens Hood
  • Instruction Manual
  • Samyang 1 Year Warranty