Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 Long Term Review: The Plastic Fantastic

Looking for an inexpensive, high performing "normal" lens for Sony FE? Look no further than the true "plastic fantastic" on Sony - the Samyang (or Rokinon) AF 45mm F1.8. Find out why this remains one of Dustin's favorite little lenses on Sony after more than three years of use. | Visit https://bit.ly/lethelightinTV for the new channel | This video is sponsored by Fantom Wallet. Visit https://fantomwallet.com/ and use code DUSTIN15 to get 15% off | Read the text review: http://bit.ly/AF45review | Visit the image gallery: http://bit.ly/AF45photos | Purchase the Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 @ B&H Photo https://bhpho.to/2Ka0rov | Amazon https://amzn.to/2JWX7hA | Amazon Canada https://amzn.to/30YgkoQ | Amazon UK https://amzn.to/2SJBHr7 | Amazon Germany https://amzn.to/2ymfGoM | Ebay http://bit.ly/AF1845

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Table of Contents:
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0:00​ - Intro and Concept
2:36 - Build and Design
4:40 - Autofocus
7:09 - Image Quality
16:25 - Conclusion and Pricing
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