LK Samyang releases AF 35mm F1.4 P: first third-gen prime for Sony

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Korean lens maker LK Samyang has announced the Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 P, the first of its third generation lenses. The autofocus full-frame optic will initially be available for Sony E-mount cameras.

The 'P' designation refers to the company's new 'Prima' line of lenses, which it says is "inspired by a Latin word, meaning 'first' and 'important'."

It says the lens was designed to be compact and lightweight, with "practicality" as the other part of its concept. Despite these ambitions, the lens is fractionally larger than Sony's own 35mm F1.4 GM, though it is a little over 10% lighter. It's significantly smaller and lighter than Samyang's existing 35mm F1.4 II.

Its design features 12 elements in 10 groups, including three aspheric elements, one high refractive-index lens and one extra-low dispersion (ED) element. Its focus is driven by a stepping linear motor.

A minimum focus distance of 30cm (11.8") gives a maximum magnification ratio of 0.17x.

We haven't received any information about pricing or availability for the new lens and will update the story when we can get it.

Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 P Specifications

Principal specificationsLens typeMax Format sizeFocal lengthImage stabilizationLens mountApertureMaximum apertureMinimum apertureAperture ringNumber of diaphragm bladesOpticsElementsGroupsSpecial elements / coatingsFocusMinimum focusMaximum magnificationAutofocusMotor typeFocus methodDistance scaleDoF scalePhysicalWeightDiameterLengthSealingFilter thread

Prime lens

35mm FF

35 mm

Sony E, Sony FE

F1.4

F16

3 Asph, 1 HR, 1 ED

0.30 m (11.81″)

0.17×

Yes

Linear Motor

Internal