Quick answer
The Samyang 35mm f/2.8 ED AS UMC is a wide-angle prime lens covering 35mm at f/2.8 for the Sony A mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
Samyang 35mm f/2.8 ED AS UMC: a wide-angle prime lens with a 35mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony A mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Samyang 35mm f/2.8 ED AS UMC specifications
What can you shoot with the Samyang 35mm f/2.8 ED AS UMC?
At 35mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 35mm | 54.4° | 63.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 53mm | 37.8° | 44.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 35mm f/2.8 ED AS UMC use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Samyang 35mm f/2.8 ED AS UMC?
It is a fixed 35mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Samyang 35mm f/2.8 ED AS UMC a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 35mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Samyang 35mm f/2.8 ED AS UMC equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 53mm on full frame, with a 37.8° horizontal and 44.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Samyang 35mm f/2.8 ED AS UMC fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
Alternatives for Sony A from other brands
All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
