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Samyang is revving it up

Ronny Behnerts

Photographer from Germany

Samyang is revving it up.

While a few years ago the lens manufacturer Samyang was only known for its manual lenses, which were only used to a limited extent due to their handling, Samyang has been continuously introducing new lenses in the autofocus range to the market for some time now.

With the new SAMYANG AF 75mm F1.8, the range of high-quality full-frame autofocus lenses for Sony E (FE) Mount is once again expanded, which of course makes me especially happy, because this gave me the opportunity to test this new lens of the "Tiny" series on my Sony camera before its official launch.

I would like to thank Samyang and the team of Foto Walser, who provided me with the lens a few weeks ago, for their trust and successful cooperation.

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LENSES AF 75mm F1.8
CAMERA Sony
DIAPHRAGM F2.0
SPEED 1/125 sec
ISO 100
EXPOSURE Manual
PHOTOMETRY -
BRIGHTNESS -
PHOTOMETRY -
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LENSES AF 75mm F1.8
CAMERA Sony
DIAPHRAGM F1.2
SPEED 1/30 sec
ISO 100
EXPOSURE Manual
PHOTOMETRY -
BRIGHTNESS -
PHOTOMETRY -

Although a focal length of 75 mm had been considered the ideal portrait focal length for many decades, I changed its purpose a little bit and misused the lens for urban street photography.

Especially the very fast aperture range of f/1.8 and an angle of view of 32.9° made me curious, because these characteristics are especially useful when an impactful depth of field is to be created in an angle of view that is more in line with the natural field of view and can therefore quickly lose its thrill.

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LENSES AF 75mm F1.8
CAMERA Sony
DIAPHRAGM F1.8
SPEED 1/1000 sec
ISO 100
EXPOSURE Manual
PHOTOMETRY -
BRIGHTNESS -
PHOTOMETRY -

Right from the first use it becomes obvious that this small but fine lens can do more than its limited appearance would suggest.

With a weight of just 230g and a height of only 69mm, this lightweight comes in a black hardcase, which is perfect for storing this lens safely and without contamination. With a morning shot in downtown Berlin I wanted to find out how the sharpness and the level of detail is. Especially at open aperture, unsightly chromatic aberrations can quickly occur, which will certainly also appear with this lens.

To give the photo some depth I prefer an open aperture between f/1.8 and f/4.0 for motifs like the Berlin Siegessaule, so for this test I open the aperture as much as possible to test the lens characteristics as thoroughly as possible.

The first result is surprising despite the fact that it was taken by hand.

The autofocus is in place! And that is where it should sit. The column in the background appears clear, sharp and clean even when viewed in original size, while the road in front of it slowly fades out towards the lower edge due to the ever softer bokeh of the SAMYANG AF 75mm F1.8.

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LENSES AF 75mm F1.8
CAMERA Sony
DIAPHRAGM F1.8
SPEED 1/8000 sec
ISO 200
EXPOSURE Manual
PHOTOMETRY -
BRIGHTNESS -
PHOTOMETRY -
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LENSES AF 75mm F1.8
CAMERA Sony
DIAPHRAGM F1.8
SPEED 1/4000 sec
ISO 200
EXPOSURE Manual
PHOTOMETRY -
BRIGHTNESS -
PHOTOMETRY -

Chromatic aberration / Coma

In order to test known flaws such as chromatic aberrations I continue towards the sunrise spot. Aberrations occur especially when taking open aperture photographs against the light, because the light of different wavelengths and colors is refracted differently. In most cases they show up as colored edges around the edges of the photographed subject.

The sun will rise directly behind the Brandenburg Gate. Ideal conditions for a backlight shot, for which I open the aperture again to f/1.8. A short time later the shot is in the can and as expected, slight chromatic aberrations can be seen around the subjects, especially in the center of the picture. However, this aberration is not very surprising, since it can occur in these light situations with a variety of lenses. Nothing that cannot be corrected in post-processing programs like Lightroom!

The Bokeh

Let's get to the bokeh, an important feature when choosing a good lens. The word bokeh, which comes from Japanese, freely translated means haze or dementia and describes the quality of the blurred area of a photo lens. Not all blur is the same, because lenses can blur areas in completely different ways.

A statue on the opposite side of a small pond in the middle of the zoo is a great way to test the softness of the background when the main subject is further away from the camera.

Aperture set to f/1.8 and Peter is off. The small lens masters this exercise with flying colours. Despite the distance of at least 15 meters the statue stands out clearly, sharply and cleanly from the slightly blurred background, creating a beautiful detachment effect.

Despite difficult backlighting and an exposure time of just under three minutes with a gray filter, this photo shows almost no chromatic aberrations.

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LENSES AF 75mm F1.8
CAMERA Sony
DIAPHRAGM F1.8
SPEED 187 sec
ISO 50
EXPOSURE Manual
PHOTOMETRY -
BRIGHTNESS -
PHOTOMETRY -

Not only large subjects are suitable for this lens.

When photographing small plants along the path, the lens almost lets me dive into the macro range. Here, too, the Bokeh appears amazingly clean and soft, so that small photo subjects can be isolated wonderfully!

When I look at the different types of bokeh in the photos already taken, I am positively surprised about this lens feature, which can be used perfectly with the SAMYANG AF 75mm F1.8.

Conclusion

As I have only had one day to test this surprisingly convincing lens, I have concentrated on the characteristics of open aperture photography, general image and detail sharpness and bokeh. On an excursion at night, planned in a few weeks, I will put the lens through its paces while photographing the starry night sky.

In addition to its night-time capabilities, the use of a new function on Samyang lenses is also on the agenda. For the first time, a programmable "custom switch" has been built into the lens, which allows convenient switching between two settings that can be assigned in the Lens Manager by the user. This currently allows the modes "manual aperture", "automatic aperture" and "manual focus" to be freely assigned to the two switch positions, although the manufacturer promises to continuously develop these functions to make photography more comfortable and faster. .

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LENSES AF 75mm F1.8
CAMERA Sony
DIAPHRAGM F1.8
SPEED 1/400 sec
ISO 200
EXPOSURE Manual
PHOTOMETRY -
BRIGHTNESS -
PHOTOMETRY -

I will definitely take this little baby on one or the other upcoming photo tour.

Although the chromatic aberrations in the first backlight shot stand out and cannot be ignored, the SAMYANG AF 75mm F1.8 FE with its attractive price is well worth the money!Image sharpness, imaging performance, bokeh and a fast, silent autofocus are convincing when taking pictures, so Apart from portrait photography, this lens is without a doubt suitable for taking pictures of urban landscapes as well as for street photography where a convincing depth of field combined with speed is essential to convey the scene to be photographed as authentically as possible to the future viewer!

You can find more information about this lens on the website of Foto Walser.

Ronny Behnerts

Ronny has been actively working on photography since January 2007. The award winning photographer founded in 2010 his project ”Håggard Photography” and works for different clients, like hotels, restaurants, various newspapers, print- and online-magazines but while continuously developing his skills and knowledge, Ronny never wants to give up his amateur spirit.

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Samyang’s Guide to Achieving the Optimal Angle of View

The perfect spacing and distance are always necessary when shooting all kinds of subjects, including people, to give them a proper relationship with the beautiful space around them. So, what’s the exact distance that helps you best appreciate a work of art, or a photo?

The correct answer is the diagonal length of the full frame of a subject.

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The best standpoint from which to appreciate the full view of a subject is the distance of the diagonal length of the subject frame. This wider angle is superior to standing closer at a 50 degree angle to get a more detailed view. This notion of an ideal distance or view point is also applicable in the world of photography.

For still images, keeping a distance equal to the diagonal length of the full image surface is recommended. The full frame sensor of a digital camera is 36 x 24mm and the diagonal length is 43.26mm so any distance close to this number is nearer to the ideal than the currently accepted industry standard of 50mm.

Back when film cameras were common, 45mm was the industry standard and this continued as reflex cameras needed extra space to fit a mirror. However, as mirrorless cameras become more popular again, there has been a need to return to this industry standard…which is the impetus for the Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE. With less distortion than a 35mm lens and wider angles than a 55mm lens, the Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE is a perfect lens for portraits, landscapes, architecture photography, and pictures of pets.

What is Preset Aperture Control Function?

On the Preset Aperture Control function, the aperture blade operates smoothly like a "De-clicked lens", which is advantageous for video recording.
Fujifilm cameras are engineered to control the aperture according to the minimum exposure value(F-stop), so when the camera controls the aperture, it blinks momentarily to set the proper exposure.

AF 75mm F1.8 X intentionally disconnects the communication with the camera body and the lens itself on the Preset Aperture Control function, so it is possible to smoothly adjust the exposure without flickering. ISO and shutter speed are adjusted according to the changed exposure by controlling the aperture, so the exposure value can be changed even with the 1/2 F-stop.

What is Preset Aperture Control Function?

On the Preset Aperture Control function, the aperture blade operates smoothly like a "De-clicked lens", which is advantageous for video recording.
Fujifilm cameras are engineered to control the aperture according to the minimum exposure value(F-stop), so when the camera controls the aperture, it blinks momentarily to set the proper exposure.

AF 75mm F1.8 X intentionally disconnects the communication with the camera body and the lens itself on the Preset Aperture Control function, so it is possible to smoothly adjust the exposure without flickering. ISO and shutter speed are adjusted according to the changed exposure by controlling the aperture, so the exposure value can be changed even with the 1/2 F-stop.

What is Recommended Settings for Preset Aperture Control Function?

The Preset Aperture Control function operates only when shooting video(Movie mode) and the focusing mode of the camera is set to AF mode. Please set the aperture at f/1.8 before switching the "Custom Switch" to "Mode 2. It is recommended to set the "Exposure mode" as A mode (Aperture Priority AE) or M mode (Manual Exposure).

* How to use the “Preset Aperture Control” function?

1) Camera Body Setting
      AF Mode → Video Mode ('A' or 'M' mode) → Set the Aperture @F1.8
(2) Lens Setting
      Switch your "Custom Switch” to “Mode 2(M2)"
(3) Now, you're ready to use the Preset Aperture Control function with your focus ring

What is Recommended Settings for Preset Aperture Control Function?

The Preset Aperture Control function operates only when shooting video(Movie mode) and the focusing mode of the camera is set to AF mode. Please set the aperture at f/1.8 before switching the "Custom Switch" to "Mode 2. It is recommended to set the "Exposure mode" as A mode (Aperture Priority AE) or M mode (Manual Exposure).

* How to use the “Preset Aperture Control” function?

1) Camera Body Setting
      AF Mode → Video Mode ('A' or 'M' mode) → Set the Aperture @F1.8
(2) Lens Setting
      Switch your "Custom Switch” to “Mode 2(M2)"
(3) Now, you're ready to use the Preset Aperture Control function with your focus ring

[What is Dolly Shot? How to Shoot Easily]

[What is Dolly shot?]

A dolly shot, also referred to as a tracking shot or trucking shot, is a camera movement technique used by cinematographers to track and follow a subject in motion. To achieve this, the camera is mounted on a device called a "dolly," which facilitates smooth tracking movement. The dolly can move in front of, behind, or alongside the subject, which can be a person, a location, a product, or any other object of focus in the frame. Through this, you can control the emotional distance between the subject and the viewer by highlighting the audiovisual and dramatic effects.

[How to take a Dolly Shot simply by handheld]

Tip. If the moving distance is long, the camera may shake, so please shoot at a focal length between 35 and 100mm.
1. Stand at a distance of about 1.5 to 2 meters away from the subject.
2. Set the custom switch to MF and Mode 3 and adjust the focal length to about 100mm.
3. After focusing on the subject, set the aperture to F8~16.
4. Slowly turn the zoom ring to the left (towards the wide-angle end) while using your upper body and arms to move the camera toward your subject.
5. Dolly Shot complete!
※ When shooting from a farther distance from the subject, use a cart or gimbal for more stable shooting.

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