LK Samyang provides AF 35mm F1.8 P FE lens to lineup

LK Samyang has introduced the AF 35mm F1.8 P FE, increasing its Prima Series of compact prime lenses geared toward on a regular basis pictures and hybrid content material creation.

The new lens follows earlier Prima Series releases, together with the AF 35mm F1.4 P FE in 2024, and the AF 16mm F2.8 P FE and AF 85mm F1.8 P FE in 2025. The vary focuses on portability and sensible efficiency for each stills and video.

The AF 35mm F1.8 P FE is constructed round a compact design, measuring 69.8mm in diameter and utilizing a 62mm filter thread. It is meant to pair with light-weight full-frame cameras comparable to fashions within the Sony α7C collection and Sony ZV-E collection.

A 35mm focal size supplies a typical discipline of view suited to a spread of makes use of, together with road pictures, journey, portraiture and video work. The F1.8 aperture is designed to supply low-light functionality and shallow depth of discipline, with a nine-blade diaphragm geared toward producing easy background blur.

Optically, the lens contains a development of 10 components in eight teams, together with two aspherical components and two XHR (Extra High Refractive) components. According to the corporate, the XHR components enable for a extra compact design whereas decreasing optical aberrations.

The lens additionally incorporates UMC II coating, which is meant to cut back flare and ghosting and enhance distinction in difficult lighting circumstances.

Autofocus is pushed by LK Samyang’s Linear STM II motor, designed to supply quicker and quieter efficiency for each stills and video. Additional options embrace climate sealing for out of doors use and a USB-C port for direct firmware updates with out the necessity for a separate docking station.

In an announcement, the corporate stated the Prima Series is meant to supply lenses that customers can depend on for on a regular basis capturing, with a stability of measurement, efficiency and usefulness.

The AF 35mm F1.8 P FE is scheduled to go on sale from late March 2026, with availability rolling out throughout international markets by authorised retailers.

Find out extra at Samyang’s website.