Samsung 45mm f/1.8 NX i-Function Lens Review

Samsung NX Lens 45mm f/1.8 Sample Photos

Stopping down the aperture results in outstanding sharpness across the frame | 1/1000 sec | f/3.5 | 45.0 mm | ISO 100

Stopping down the aperture results in outstanding sharpness across the frame | 1/1000 sec | f/3.5 | 45.0 mm | ISO 100
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Closest focus is 45cm | 1/320 sec | f/2.2 | 45.0 mm | ISO 100

Closest focus is 45cm | 1/320 sec | f/2.2 | 45.0 mm | ISO 100
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Contrast levels hold up well when shooting into the light | 1/2000 sec | f/1.8 | 45.0 mm | ISO 100

Contrast levels hold up well when shooting into the light | 1/2000 sec | f/1.8 | 45.0 mm | ISO 100
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Focusing is fast and accurate enough to use the lens with confidence at maximum aperture | 1/320 sec | f/1.8 | 45.0 mm | ISO 100

Focusing is fast and accurate enough to use the lens with confidence at maximum aperture | 1/320 sec | f/1.8 | 45.0 mm | ISO 100
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1/500 sec | f/3.2 | 45.0 mm | ISO 100

1/500 sec | f/3.2 | 45.0 mm | ISO 100
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1/400 sec | f/2.8 | 45.0 mm | ISO 100

1/400 sec | f/2.8 | 45.0 mm | ISO 100
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1/160 sec | f/4.5 | 45.0 mm | ISO 200

1/160 sec | f/4.5 | 45.0 mm | ISO 200
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1/1250 sec | f/2.0 | 45.0 mm | ISO 100

1/1250 sec | f/2.0 | 45.0 mm | ISO 100
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Value for money

Considering how this lens performs, the launch price of around £230 seems very reasonable indeed. As no third party manufacturers currently produce lenses for the NX system, Samsung have a monopoly on lenses compatible with their cameras.

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