The claim
Weather sealing at four spots
What we found
Fine printSamyang and Photography Blog say four seals, while one reviewer's spec table lists no weather sealing; seals are for light dust, rain and snow only.
Source · checked Nov 14, 2026
Product review
Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE for Sony E review, scored
$349 compact f/1.8 autofocus 35mm with weather seals; warranty terms not found.
Tech Busy editorial team · Fact-checked · Updated
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Calculated from published specs and owner feedback
See all cameras- Overall 7.7
- Social 8.6
- Usability 6.8
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Strengths and drawbacks
Published specs and owner feedback, not a hands-on test.
Strengths
- 210 g with Linear STM autofocus and a custom switch
- Firmware updates through Lens Station with a dated changelog
- Hood and case included in the box
Drawbacks
- Colour fringing and vignetting wide open
- Lens Station for firmware is sold separately
- Warranty terms were not published on the pages read
How the score breaks down
Published features and owner comments · not a lab test.
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.
Claims we checked
The published claim, then what we found. Live statuses. How we review
The claim
Tiny Series: 210 g
What we found
VerifiedSamyang's spec table and Digital Camera World both print 210 g and 65 x 64 mm.
Source · checked Nov 14, 2026
The claim
Custom switch adds more functions via firmware
What we found
VerifiedThe firmware notice of May 2022 lists improved aperture stability and video behaviour, installed through Lens Station.
Source · checked Nov 14, 2026
The claim
30-day return
What we found
Fine printThe US store requires unused condition with original packaging and prior contact.
Source · checked Nov 14, 2026
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