Our verdict
When using such the shallow depth of field that an f/1.4 lens offers, a manual-focus-only lens is a good reminder of just how useful autofocus is. Even a skilled photographer will find that there are numerous occasions when the manual focus is ‘off’ in everyday images. For the landscape photographer who has time to compose and view images, though, this is less of an issue, and exactly where the Samyang 24mm f/1.4 lens comes into its own. Considering the difference in price between this lens and own-brand versions, the optical quality of the Samyang 24mmf/1.4 is simply excellent. Through this lens, Samyang deserves its growing reputation.
