For a great many Sony full-frame users, the little Samyang AF 35mm f/2.8 FE looks like an obvious addition to the kit bag – but APS-C camera users may want to look elsewhere.

Small and easy to carry, Impressive optics, Generally quick autofocus, Supplied with neat lens case, Less than half the price of Sony equivalent

Slightly plasticky build, Inconvenient hood design

During our test we were comparing the Samyang to its noticeably more expensive and more solidly built rival, the Sony Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35 mm f/2.8 ZA. In most of categories the Samyang prevailed and I think it’s enough to recommend that lens to any potential buyer.

Very good image quality in the frame centre,, Good image quality on the edge of APS-C/DX,, Sensible image quality on the edge of full frame,, Low longitudinal chromatic aberration, Very low lateral chromatic aberration,, Lack of problems with spherical aberration,, Moderate astigmatism,, Sensible...

Not especially sturdy barrel,, Noticeable coma,, Huge vignetting.

Some lenses are a real pleasure to use, and the Samyang AF 35mm f/2.8 FE falls into this category. The technical quality is excellent, the AF is fast and accurate and the results look punchy with superb colour rendition.

Excellent sharpness, Low CA, Low flare, Fast and accurate AF, Compact and light, Pleasant bokeh, Well priced

No full-time manual focus in AF mode, No weather resistance

The Samyang AF 35mm f/2.8 FE is a moderate wide-angle autofocus prime designed for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. It costs £280.

- Small and easy to carry, - Impressive optics, - Generally quick autofocus, - Supplied with neat lens case, - Less than half the price of Sony equivalent, - Small and easy to carry, - Impressive optics, - Generally quick autofocus, - Supplied with neat lens case, - Less than half the price of Sony...

Slightly plasticky build, Inconvenient hood design, Slightly plasticky build, Inconvenient hood design

The new Samyang AF 35mm f/2.8 FE is a very affordable, high-quality wide-angle lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. In terms of image quality, sharpness is good when shooting wide-open at f/2.8, becoming even better from f/4 onwards, but the edges aren't quite as sharp as the centre, with...

Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with E Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE lens good for?

Autofocus, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, Light weight at only, 85g / 3.0 oz, No Weather Sealing

Autofocus, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, Light weight at only, 85g / 3.0 oz, No Weather Sealing

Samyang has an enviable range of manual focus lenses at reasonable prices and has been expanding this into the world of autofocus. The AF 14mm f/2.8 FE and AF 50mm f/1.4 FE lenses are joined here by the new AF 35mm f/2.8 FE optic, again designed for use on the Sony full frame mirrorless and crop...

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features

Apple's latest non-Pro iPhone is superb - it's just that it's strikingly similar to last year's effort.

Still an incredible smartphone, Brilliant battery life gets a bit better, Excellent camera system gets a bit better

Last year’s Pro hardware, Wireless charging slow by modern standards, No USB-C; it’s now well overdue