Overall it is very difficult to characterise this lens. It is certainly a specialist optic on account of being manual-only, but it also looks and feels great. It’s a bit heavy but you are getting an ultra-bright f/1.4 maximum aperture and well-corrected optical performance.

• +

  Bright aperture, build quality

• -

  Weak performance at wide aperture

Is the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Lens right for you? Learn all you need to know about the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Lens in The-Digital-Picture.com's review!

Handling and features This lens is available to fit many different types of cameras, including Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony and Four Thirds SLRs as well as Samsung NX mirrorless cameras.

If you don't mind everything that is manual on this lens, GET IT!! It is the best 35mm F/1.4 lens out there! It's beats both the Canon and Nikon in terms of sharpness. You get more than what you pay for!! ;)

• +

  And Case, Comes with a Lens Hood, Comes With A Lens Hood An, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Nice Bokeh, Rugged, Smooth Focus, Strong Construction, Super sharp

• -

  Sucks In Dust

Thought that this lens would provide that extra measure of tack sharpness expected from a prime lens over a zoom. Some of the reviews rave about the sharpness and thought I was making a good choice.

Bells and whistles aside this is a solid lens. feels good in the hands, focus ring is like butter. really glad i bought it.

• +

  Nice Bokeh, Rugged