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Samyang 35 mm f/ 1.4 AS UMC Lens

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Samyang 35 mm f/ 1.4 AS UMC lens

Samyang 35 mm f/ 1.4 AS UMC lens

Samyang 35 mm f/ 1.4 AS UMC lens

Samyang 35 mm f/ 1.4 AS UMC lens

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Samyang 35 mm f/ 1.4 AS UMC MTF Chart

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Optical design

Samyang 35 mm f/ 1.4 AS UMC optical design

Format: 35mm SLR

Type: Prime lens

Focusing: Manual Focus (MF)

Lens mounts: Canon EF, EF-S, Sony A / Minolta A, Nikon F (FX, DX), 4/3 (Four/Thirds), Pentax K, Samsung NX

First year of production: 2011

Optical design: 12 elements in 10 groups (1AS,2HRF)

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Average price: $603

Specifications:

Focal lengthMax. apertureMin. apertureBladesMin. Focus (m.)Filter Ø (mm.)Weight (gr/oz)Length (mm/in)
35mmf/1.4f/2280.377660/23,3111/4,4

Additional information:

The Samyang 35 mm f/ 1.4 AS UMC

  • Full frame 24х36 mm
  • Diagonal angle of view 63.1°
  • Ultra low-reflecting multi-coating 
  • Diameter 83 mm
  • Length 111 mm.
  • Equivalent focal length 52 mm on DX or 56 mm on APS-C
  • RRP  for the Canon EF € 399 (or $ 590)
  • RRP for the Nikon  AE € 419 (or $ 620)
  • European guarantee - 3 years

The Samyang 35 mm f/1.4 AS UMCis a full format fast lens with manual focusing. The optical scheme consists of 12 elements in 10 groups, including 1 aspherical lens to reduce chromatic aberration and 2 high-refractive lenses to reduce dimensions and weight.  A high-quality multilayer and anti-reflective coating is applied to increase contrast and improve color rendering. The lens has floating elements to maintain  high quality of the image at the closest focusing distance.

The АЕ model for Nikon is equipped with a microprocessor unit controlling exposure settings and makes it possible to use iTTL flashes. Focal length and aperture settings data are saved in the EXIF file.

The market launch for the Canon and the Nikon bayonet mounts  - May, 2011; the launch for other bayonet mounts is delayed.

Samyang lenses  may come under other brand names: Walimex , Rokinon, Opteka, Falcon, Vivitar, Bower.

Pros:

  • very high, sometimes even magnificent image quality at the frame center
  • high quality of the image on the edges even on full frame
  • low side chromatic aberration
  • moderate distortion
  • well-corrected astigmatism
  • slight vignetting in the 35/1.4 lens class
  • adequate resistance to back light
  • price-quality relationship is very reasonable

Cons:

  • no autofocus
  • no contacts in the Canon mount version
  • visible longitudinal chromatic aberration
  • visible coma.

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Posted by: dv   Date of publication: 24.02.2011



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