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Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 Pro

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Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS

Telephoto Prime | Micro Four Thirds

Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS
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Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS vs Olympus 45mm F1.2 Pro Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS and Olympus 45mm F1.2 Pro, two Telephoto Prime lenses from Samyang and Olympus.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS Key Specs

  • 50mm Focal Range
  • F1.2 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 375g.
  • Diameter: 68mm
  • Length: 74mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.5m

Olympus 45mm F1.2 Pro Key Specs

  • 45mm Focal Range
  • F1.2 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format:
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 410g.
  • Diameter: 70mm
  • Length: 85mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.5m
  • Max Magnification:0.1x

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Olympus 45mm F1.2 Pro is the longer of the two lenses at 85mm. The Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS with a length of 74mm is 11mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Olympus 45mm F1.2 Pro also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS 's 68mm diameter.

Below you can find the scaled side by side image of Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS and Olympus 45mm F1.2 Pro to get a better idea of how their size compare in real life.

Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS  vs Olympus 45mm F1.2 Pro Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS and Olympus 45mm F1.2 Pro Size and Weight

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS weighs 375g, which means it is 35g (9%) lighter than the Olympus 45mm F1.2 Pro which has a weight of 410g.


Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Telephoto Prime Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for size comparison purposes.

Telephoto Prime Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS Lens Panasonic Leica 42.5mm F1.2 OIS
77mm
74mm 425g Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f1.8 Lens Olympus M 45mm f1.8
46mm
56mm 116g Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 300mm F4 IS Pro Lens Olympus 300mm F4 IS Pro
227mm
93mm 1270g Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang Reflex 300mm  f6.3 ED UMC CS Lens Samyang 300mm f6.3
74mm
65mm 318g Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm f1.8 Lens Olympus ED 75mm f1.8
69mm
64mm 305g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power OIS
174mm
88mm 1245g Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC Lens Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC
122mm
82mm 830g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN Lens Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN
56mm
61mm 190g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS and Olympus 45mm F1.2 Pro has the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are Panasonic GH6, OM System OM-1 and Panasonic GH5 II.

Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS is also available in Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts.

Focal Range

Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 100mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera. Olympus 45mm F1.2 Pro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 45mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 100mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.

Reasons to choose Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS over Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 Pro

Focal Length - Tele 50mm vs 45mm 5mm more Tele coverage
Distance Scale Yes vs No Distance Scale to assist focusing
Aperture Ring Yes vs No able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Weight 375g vs 410g 35g lighter
Diameter 68mm vs 70mm 2mm smaller in diameter
Length 74mm vs 85mm 11mm shorter
Reasons to choose Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 Pro over Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS
Focal Length - Wide 45mm vs 50mm 5mm Wider coverage
Autofocus Yes vs No Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weather Sealing Yes vs No safer to use under rain and dust
Max Magnification 0.1x vs x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS and Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 Pro
Internal Focusing Yes vs Yes Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale Yes vs Yes Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Common Weaknesses of Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS and Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 Pro
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization



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Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS vs Olympus 45mm F1.2 Pro Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS Olympus 45mm F1.2 Pro
Brand Samyang Olympus
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Telephoto Prime Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Max Format APS-C / DX FourThirds
Focal Range 50mm 45mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Black Black
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F1.2 F1.2
Min Aperture F16 F16
Aperture Ring Yes No
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Optical Elements 9 14
Optical Groups 7 10
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.5m 0.5m
Max Magnification unknown 0.1X
Autofocus No Yes
AF Motor Type No AF Stepper motor
Full Time Manual Yes Yes
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale Yes No
DoF Scale Yes Yes
Distance Scale Yes No
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 375g 410g
Diameter 68mm 70mm
Length 74mm 85mm
Materials Unknown Magnesium alloy
Weather Sealing No Yes
Filter Thread 62mm 62mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code Unknown LH-66B
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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