The claim
Brand review
Samyang review, scored
Low-priced autofocus primes with firmware support; warranty not found.
Tech Busy editorial team · Fact-checked · Updated
#3 of 14 brands in Cameras
From the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE for Sony E review · calculated, not lab-tested
See all cameras- Overall 7.7
- Social 8.6
- Usability 6.8
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Samyang products
Products listed by Samyang. One has a published Tech Busy score.
How the score breaks down
From the review of Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE for Sony E · published features and owner comments · not a lab test.
From the review of Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE for Sony E · published features and owner comments · not a lab test.
- Overall7.7
- Social8.6
- Usability6.8
Usability6.8/10
Specs published10.0/10
Warranty and repairs4.0/10
Firmware and compatibility8.0/10
Price and extras7.0/10
Support and owner reports5.0/10
Social8.6/10
Independent web and YouTube8.4/10
Marketplace reviews8.8/10
RedditNot enough data
How each score was set
Usability 6.8 /10
From published features and owner comments · not a lab test.
- Specs published10.0/10
- All six printed: Sony FE mount, 35mm F1.8, Linear STM autofocus, 210 g, 65 x 63.5 mm and weather sealing at four spots.
- Warranty and repairs4.0/10
- Samyang US allows a 30-day return in original condition; the warranty length and service route were not found on the pages read, so the score reflects return terms only.
- Firmware and compatibility8.0/10
- Four of five: a dated firmware notice (Version 3, May 2022), a downloads page with Lens Station steps, a PDF manual and a custom switch; the Lens Station is sold separately.
- Price and extras7.0/10
- $349 on the Samyang US store with hood and a hard case included per reviews; no required accessories. Shipping terms were not read.
- Support and owner reports5.0/10
- Support pages and product registration exist on the maker site; no phone or posted hours were read. Reviewers report few autofocus issues.
Social 8.6 /10
Average of the independent owner-review sources listed below.
- Independent web and YouTube8.4/10
- Product · 6 reviews · focus-review.com, dustinabbott.net, digitalcameraworld.com, photographyblog.com, lesdeuxpiedsdehors.com
- Marketplace reviews8.8/10
- Product · 232 reviews · amazon.com
- RedditNot enough data
- Searched; not enough owner reviews to score.
Strengths and drawbacks
Published specs and owner feedback, not a hands-on test.
Strengths
- Firmware notices and Lens Station download steps are public
- 30-day return on the US store
- Tiny Series primes under 250 g
Drawbacks
- Warranty terms were not found on the pages read
- Lens Station is a separate purchase
- US store and maker site are separate
Claims we checked
The published claim, then what we found. Live statuses. How we review
The claim
Firmware support
What we found
VerifiedDated firmware notices are posted on the maker site.
Source · checked Nov 14, 2026
Questions
From Samyang’s published terms. Not legal advice.
Which Samyang lens is used here for Sony E?
The AF 35mm F1.8 FE at $349 on the Samyang US store, chosen as the most-reviewed Sony E autofocus prime; Samyang publishes no sales ranking.
Is Samyang the same as Rokinon?
Digital Camera World and Photography Blog both state the lens is sold as Rokinon in the US.
How do I update Samyang lens firmware?
Download Lens Manager and the firmware file, then connect the lens to a Lens Station with its USB cable; the Samyang US downloads page lists the steps.
Can I return a Samyang lens?
The US store has a 30-day return policy for unused items in original packaging.
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About Samyang
Samyang is a Korean lens maker (also sold as Rokinon in North America) selling autofocus Tiny Series primes and cine lenses for Sony E, with a US store at samyangus.com.