Tag: Samyang Lens

Pre-Order : Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 FE Lens

You can now pre-order the new Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8 mirrorless lens. The US price of the lens is $1,399 and available at Amazon.DE, Amazon UK, Amazon US. The similar Tamron version is priced at $1,899.

Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE Lens has a maximum aperture of F2 at its widest and F2.8 at the telephoto end.  It is a Fast All Around Zoom lens for Sony Mirrorless cameras. Here are the details on its specifications and key features. Continue reading “Pre-Order : Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 FE Lens”

Officially Announced : Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 FE Lens

Samyang officially announces the AF 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8 mirrorless lens. The US price of the lens is $1,399.

Samyang 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8 lens is already listed on Amazon UK and Amazon.DE. Here are the details on its specifications and key features.

Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8 Lens Specifications

  • High-end design
  • Outstanding resolution corner-to-corner
  • Impressive bokeh with f/2-f/2.8 aperture
  • Fast AF performance
  • Enhanced functionality with the custom switch and button
  • Minimum shooting distance: 1.08ft
  • Weather-sealed lens
  • Optimized features for video shooting:
    • Dolly shot
    • Linear MF
    • Digital par-focal

The lens has now been officially listed at Samyang Global.

Here a first review from Tom Calton:
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Hot Deal: Rokinon AF 135mm F1.8 FE Lens for $671.16

The price of Rokinon AF 135mm F1.8 FE Lens has just dropped a lot! It is now for $671.16 at Amazon/ B&H. This is $327.84 cheaper than regular.

Rokinon AF 135mm F1.8 FE is a medium-length telephoto prime lens designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras for portraiture, landscapes and astrophotography.

  • Rokinon AF 135mm F1.8 FE Lens-$671.16 — Amazon/ B&H

Key Features

  • E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to 22
  • Three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
  • Ultra-Precision Aspherical Element
  • Linear STM AF Motor
  • Customizable Control Switch
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 2.3′
  • Filter Thread Diameter: 82mm
  • 11-Blade Diaphragm
  • Removable Lens Hood

Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 APS-C Lens for Fujifilm X mount

Samyang has just officially announced the new Samyang 75mm AF 75mm f/1.8  for Fujifilm X mount. It is a very lightweight and compact lens, which gives you a field of view of around 21,9° with a minimum focusing distance of only 69cm. This is the second X mount AF lens after the Samyang AF 12mm f/2 X.

The new Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 X lens for Fujifilm X Series camera will be available in March/April 2023 for £395 (probably $549 in US). Check availability at BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama.

Below are the detailed specifications of Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 Lens for Fujifilm X: Continue reading “Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 APS-C Lens for Fujifilm X mount”

New Samyang Firmware Updates for AF 35mm f/1.8 FE & AF 85mm F1.4 FE

New Samyang firmware updates released for AF 35mm f/1.8 FE & AF 85mm F1.4 FE lenses. See all Samyang AF lenses for Sony E-mount.

Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 Firmware V3

Version 3
Date 2022-05-04
Details – Improved aperture operation stability
– Improved video mode performance on Sony α7RⅡ
– Improved face detection performance on video mode on α9
– Reduced shutter lag which occurs under certain conditions when an external flash is equipped on Sony α6000

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 Firmware V5

Version 5
Date 2022-05-02
Details – Fixed error of aperture in certain circumstances

Download New Samyang Firmware Updates for AF 35mm f/1.8 FE & AF 85mm F1.4 FE

 

List of the Rokinon Lenses for Sony Full Frame E-Mount
Rokinon AF 14mm F2.8 FE  Check Price Adorama / Amazon
Rokinon AF 18mm F2.8 FE  Check Price Adorama
Rokinon AF 24mm F2.8 FE  Check Price Adorama/ Amazon
Rokinon AF 35mm F2.8 FE Check Price Adorama/ Amazon
Rokinon AF 35mm F1.4 FE  Check Price Adorama/ Amazon
Rokinon AF 45mm F1.8 FE Check Price Adorama/ Amazon
Rokinon AF 50mm F1.4 FE  Check Price Adorama/ Amazon
Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 FE  Check Price Adorama/ Amazon

Samyang launches AF 35mm F1.4 FE II lens for Sony E-mount

Samyang, also known as Rokinon, has announced the AF 35mm F1.4 FE II, designed for use with Sony full-frame E-mount and Sony APS-C cameras.

The main two new features are the Focus Hold button which keeps the lens locked to a specific focus distance and the Custom Switch which can be used to allow silent adjustment of the aperture.

The Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 FE II joins the Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FE II in the latest line-up of Samyang lenses that have had an update with the 50mm being announced in November 2021 and updating the original 50mm f/1.4 FE lens which launched over 5 years ago.

The Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 FE II price and release date weren’t revealed at the time of writing. (check for US pricing).

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Leaked : Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE Lens Specifications

Here are the leaked specifications of the Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 FE Lens. A while ago Samyang teased a video that clearly show the new 135mm f/1.8 FE lens. Samyang at Instagram has just posted a teaser for the new FE 135mm f/1.8 AF lens for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras.

  • Optical design: 13 elements in 11 groups
  • Closest focusing distance: 0.7 m
  • Filter size: 82mm
  • Dimensions: 93.4 x 129.6 mm
  • Weight: 764 g

The official announcement should be in January 2022.

Samyang Launches AF 12mm f/2 E Lens For APS-C Mirrorless Cameras

Samyang has introduced the 12mm f/2 E wide-angle prime lens for astrophotography. The Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E is an autofocus prime lens, specifically designed for APS-C sized sensors and gives APS-C Sony E-mount users an angle-of-view equivalent to an 18mm lens on 35mm full-frame format.

The new Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E lens will be available in the UK and Ireland from early June 2021, with a suggested retail price of (B&H) for $399.

See all Samyang AF lenses for Sony E-mount.

Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E APS-C Lens Specifications:

  • Aperture Range – f/2-f/22
  • Construction – 12 elements in 10 groups
  • Coating – UMC
  • Min Focus Distance – 0.19m
  • Diaphragm Blades – 7
  • Filter Size – 62.0
  • Mount – Sony E
  • Length – 59.2mm
  • Weight – 213g

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Pre-Order : Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE Lens, Price $499

The new Samyang/Rokinon AF 24mm f/1.8 FE lens is now available for pre-order at B&H.

The latest addition to their “Tiny Series” lens lineup and as the name suggests, it offers a 24mm field of view with a wide f/1.8 aperture. It weights only 230g and measures only 71mm from front to back, but this is an autofocus lens, not manual.

The  is constructed of 11 elements in 8 groups, including two aspherical elements, three high-refractive index lenses and two extra-low dispersion elements. The lens features a minimum focusing distance of 19cm (7.48″), uses a nine-blade aperture diaphragm, has an aperture range of F1.8 to F22 and is weathersealed.

Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE Lens: $499 at B&H.

Rokinon AF 24mm f/1.8 FE Lens: $499 at B&H. Continue reading “Pre-Order : Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE Lens, Price $499”

Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE Astrophotography Lens for Sony E-mount

The new Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE for Sony full-frame E-mount cameras. The wide-angle prime lens has been specially optimized for astrophotography.

Weighing only 230g and measuring just 71mm in length, the Samyang 24mm F1.8 lens features a new function called “Custom Mode” which automatically move the focus directly to infinity, complete with an LED indicator.

The Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony is priced at £459.99 in the UK and will be available from early May. Preorders should be online soon at BHphoto.

See all Samyang AF lenses for Sony E-mount.

List of the Rokinon Lenses for Sony Full Frame E-Mount
Rokinon AF 14mm F2.8 FE  Check Price Adorama / Amazon
Rokinon AF 18mm F2.8 FE  Check Price Adorama
Rokinon AF 24mm F2.8 FE  Check Price Adorama/ Amazon
Rokinon AF 35mm F2.8 FE Check Price Adorama/ Amazon
Rokinon AF 35mm F1.4 FE  Check Price Adorama/ Amazon
Rokinon AF 45mm F1.8 FE Check Price Adorama/ Amazon
Rokinon AF 50mm F1.4 FE  Check Price Adorama/ Amazon
Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 FE  Check Price Adorama/ Amazon

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