New Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE perfect for portraits with magical bokeh

Samyang continues to follow up their success stories with yet another lens with astonishing performance for Sony E-mount. The new Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE telephoto lens is optimized for portraits, astrophotography, landscapes and video shooting. It includes Samyang's key features, such as: focus lock button, custom switch, and focus range limiter switch. All packed in a compact format with outstanding optical performance!

The new 135mm has an optical design that consists of 13 elements in 11 groups (1 U-ASP, 2 HR and 3 ED). Combined with Sony's full-frame image sensor, this lens delivers superior sharpness and contrast in all areas of the image. Also, it is equipped with a UA (Ultra-precision Aspherical) lens, which delivers natural and refined bokeh. Using this smooth bokeh, it's easy to create images that highlight your subjects against stunning backgrounds, whether you are shooting portraits, close-ups, or even cityscapes.

The new lens has a slim, modern and lightweight design and weighs only 772g. It has a micro-patterned rubber focus ring that feels great to operate, and weather-sealing ensures use even in harsh weather conditions. The lens has a focus lock button, custom switch, and focus range limiter switch. The custom switch lets you adjust the aperture silently by rotating the focus ring. Using the optional Lens Station, you can set up the switch function to suit your own preference (more features will be added through firmware features in the future). Pressing the Focus Hold button on the lens will keep the lens locked to a specific focusing distance. You can assign functions such as Eye AF in settings on the camera body.

The lens features Samyang's linear STM (Stepping Motor) that satisfies both photographers and videographers with a quieter and more accurate control of the focusing lens groups. The Minimum focus distance is just 0.69m and offers a maximum magnification of 1:4 for close-up photography. Small objects, flowers, and butterflies can be captured with remarkable resolution and with a soft and beautiful background bokeh.

Unique Selling Points:

• Only weights 772g
• Outstanding optical performance
• Stunning bokeh
• Fast & quiet AF performance
• Optimized function for astrophotography with an Astro-Focus Mode and LED infinity indicator
• Focus Range Limiter useful for shooting portraits and close-ups
• Short MOD of 0.69m for beautiful close-up shots
• Easy to create images that highlight your subjects against stunning backgrounds

Pricing and availability

This new lens is available now at the official Samyang dealers in the Benelux. The recommended retail price is €899. Go to www.samyangbenelux.com/dealers for an authorized dealer near you.