Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 Quick Review | Best IQ Under $1000 on Sony?

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a quick review of the flagship Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 prime lens for Sony FE. | This video is sponsored by Ridge Wallet. Visit https://ridge.com/dustinabbott for up to 40% off through December 22nd. | Read the Text Review: https://bit.ly/AF135da | Visit the Image Gallery: https://bit.ly/AF135pics | Purchase the Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 @ B&H Photo https://bhpho.to/3AH4wdy | Amazon https://amzn.to/3VaMVV9 | Amazon Canada https://amzn.to/3F613Jn | Amazon UK https://amzn.to/3gDIHpX

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Table of Contents:
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0:00​ - Intro and Concept
1:35 - Build and Design
3:15 - Autofocus
4:00 - Image Quality
5:00 - Conclusion and Pricing
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