Unmasking Samyang 35-150mm: Tamron Clone or Master Thief?

Full review with photo/video samples of Samyang 35-150mm f2/2.8 for Sony-E cameras. This is a second lens with this focal range for Sony-E and it is following in the footsteps of Tamron 35-150mm. It is bigger, heavier but significantly cheaper than Tamron. Is it as good though?

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00:00 Introduction
01:01 Performance
03:48 Video Performance
04:18 Build
07:14 Price / Value for Money
08:36 Conclusion

[Ansonandco]

Damn Rokinon coming out swinging with this one. Beautiful work friend!

[BostonHooligan]

I shot an MMA event with it and it was absolutely incredible.

[NorCal-yeti]

I got the Samyang version for my A7RV and and I absolutely love it.

[TRIOStories]

Great video! Thanks so much for taking the time to go so in-depth. We are still quite tempted, but possibly we need to wait to get the Tamron for the slightly lighter package and the slight improvement in IQ.

[cldwn]

Thanks for the review. What I don't get is why people are complaining about the weight. What would be different from carrying a lens kit consisting of 24-70 f2.8 and 70-200 f2.8 for example, which together actually weigh more? Or shooting with a 70-200 f2.8 GM2 at only 200 g less? I used to shoot weddings (and not just me, that's certain) with a Canon 5D mk3 with battery grip on, 70-200 f2.8 and sometimes with a speedlight mounted on. Now that is heavy!

[jcml]

I bought my Samyang 35-150 in BH for a thousand dollars, already updated to version 2, and I have nothing to complain about, the auto focus for videos and photos are excellent on my Sony a7iv. The material is not bad, the problem with Tamron is that if you pay 2000 thousand dollars and sell it you will lose a lot of money.

[amitpaullakra]

This lens is so tempting.
This and a Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD, , covering 20 to 150 mm.
If Samyang would make something around 20-40mm f/2.8, that would be such a cost saver.

[x_jaydn]

Man, I really hope that one/some of these manufacturers simply comes-out with an (updated) full-frame 24/35mm to 85mm F2, F2.8 or something.

I understand this 35 to 150 zoom range has its use, niche and market, but I am really hoping for something more compact these days 😢

[adriano]

I’m here because I’m excited that it will most likely come to the L-Mount 🤩🤩🤩, perfect for events

[NykowskiSpaceruje]

Im in the moment of deciding if i should switch from Nikon Z6 to Sony (a7c2) and looking for some lenses. As I’m a Theatre Photographer for living the combo of a7 + Samyang 35-150 + Sigma 16-28 would be more than enough for me at the moment. (Later I’d buy some fixed focal length fast lens for backstage) Originally I was heading for Tamron, but in price of Tamron I can get two those lenses and I’m very close to that decision. Only thing that keeps me from samyang is self extending barrel… but I don’t have to stick with this lens for rest of my life. I will give it a try 😊 thanks for the video!

[pforpunishmccarandris]

I bought one and returned it, the focus was way off what it was supposed to be(I adjusted it with the dock) but then I found out that many images were fine in the center but the whole left side of the image was blurred, I'm thinking whether to buy another one and see if I get a good copy or pass on this lens.

[vivoviv]

Pav! Please help. I am torn between this and the Tamron. In your personal opinion, if money isn't an issue, which would you get to shoot events? Thanks man.

[Superjeanmarc]

For video, the Samyang is para focal which can be a deal breaker compared to the Tamron

[fincrattanaka]

Sorry for the review one year later, I am planning to buy this lens recently. Can the two buttons of the lens be customized to human eye focus lock on the Sony body? Thank you so much

[kyleeddy]

Why hasn't everyone been dropping videos about this lens already?

[UKRedSnow]

£806 on Amazon UK at the moment, made my mind up ... Thank you

[raalaa]

Got this for £920 Amazon Prime Deal ... amazing price. I bought a Zeiss 55 1.8 second hand with the money saved not buying the Tamron.

[GregorMima]

It´s the equivalent of 24-105F4 crop with faster F-stop.... about time. Been using this focal length for ages on my crop bodies. Pair it with a 20mmF1.8, complete duo.

[info-vodice]

Pav SZ any info for Samyang 35-150mm for L mount soon?

[craig]

I've read some reviews by people who had the screws on the mount loosen over time and literally fall off their camera. The worst part is Samyang didn't stand by their products and stopped communicating with them altogether. Hopefully they've learned from it and fixed the problem. Buyers of used (older) copies beware.
BTW, are the Rokinon versions identical? For some reason I see they're slightly less expensive.