The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS and the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS weighs 375g, which means it is 225g (37%) lighter than the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II which has a weight of 600g.
Filter Threads
Both the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS and the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II have the same Filter thread size of 62mm.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II has the Canon EF-M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A6700, Sony FX30 and Sony ZV-E10 for the Sony E Mount and , and for the Canon EF-M Mount.
Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS is also available in Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds mounts.
Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II is also available in Fujifilm X , Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS has the fastest aperture of
F1.2, the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II's widest aperture value is
F1.1.