Lens Summary
Brand: Samyang
Also Known As: Samyang 50mm f/1.4
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Micro Four Thirds
Focus: Manual Focus
Lens Mount: Fujifilm X, Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony Alpha, Sony E, Samsung NX
Release Date: 2014-08-27
MSRP Price: $389
Made in: South Korea
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: Announced before Photokina 2014, this is South Korean manufacturer's third fast prime lens designed for full-frame cameras. As with most Samyang lenses, there is a version for virtually any modern DSLR mount. The lens consists of 9 elements in 6 groups and can be manually focused down to 0.45m. The aperture can be set anywhere between f/1.4 and f/22 using the aperture ring on the lens itself.Pricing has not yet been revealed for the stills-version (there is also a video version which is set to cost around £480 in the UK). This page will be updated as soon as more information about the lens is presented.
Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| * Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area | |
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Mount Type | Fujifilm X, Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony Alpha, Sony E, Samsung NX |
| Format | Micro Four Thirds |
| Compatible Format(s) | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor APS-C |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | Yes |
| Maximim Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 46.2° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 9 |
| Lens Groups | 6 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 (Rounded) |
| Special Glass Elements | 1 Hybrid Element |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| Anti-Reflective Coating | Yes |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Manual Focus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.45m |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Weight | |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
| Supplied Accessories | Lens Hood |
Lens Construction
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