LK Samyang's latest lens is meant to be a small and light everyday shooter

When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Image: LK Samyang LK Samyang has announced the AF 35mm F1.8 P FE, a new addition to its "Prima" series of lenses, which are designed to be accessible to people starting out in photography or videography. The full-frame prime weighs 216g (7.6oz) and is around 72mm (2.8") long, making it noticeably lighter and smaller than the company's 35mm F1.4 Prima lens, which comes in at 470g (16.6oz) and 99mm (3.9"), respectively. The company says its larger lens is focused on "maximum brightness and high-end optical performance," while the F1.8 version "offers a lighter and more compact alternative optimized for everyday shooting." Features-wise, the lens is Spartan; its only controls are a focus ring and an AF/MF switch, though there's also a USB-C port on the bottom for firmware updates. There's not a ton to the lens, but it has the basics, plus a few extras like weather sealing. The knurling on the focus