Is the samyang af 35mm f 1 8 fe worth it?

Yes, if you shoot on a Sony E-mount full-frame body. It's a sharp, light 35mm prime with autofocus, and it's a good fit for environmental portraits, where you want to show where someone is, and for groups. It isn't stabilised, so you'll rely on shutter speed for handheld shots. On an APS-C body it frames like a 52mm, which is more of a short portrait lens than a wide one.

The Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 P FE is the newer replacement and is weather sealed, so pick that if you shoot in rough conditions. If you want more light for low-light work, the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE II is the step up. For the wider picture of which focal lengths suit people, see portraits.

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