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Kamlan 28mm F1.4 MFT Review

Kamlan 28mm F1.4

Main Features

  • 28mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 384g / 0.84 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 55mm x 65mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.25m
  • Max Magnification: 0.15x
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Kamlan 28mm F1.4 Overview


Kamlan 28mm F1.4 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Wideangle Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with MFT cameras.

What type of photography is the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsAverage
PortraitExcellent
TravelGood
StreetVery Good
WeddingExcellent
Walk AroundGood
VloggingGood
LandscapeGood
MacroPoor

Reasons to Buy Kamlan 28mm F1.4 Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Full-time Manual Focusing
Very Fast Aperture
11 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
Minimum focus distance of 0.25m / 9.8 inch
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CONs
No Autofocus


Lens Mount

Kamlan 28mm F1.4 is compatible with cameras that have a Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are Panasonic G9 II, OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH6.

Kamlan 28mm F1.4 is also available in Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Kamlan 28mm F1.4 has a maximum diameter of 55mm and total length of 65mm. It weighs 384g / 13.5 oz.

Kamlan 28mm F1.4 has a filter thread of 52mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Kamlan 28mm F1.4:

  • 52mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 52mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 52mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Kamlan 28mm F1.4 has a fixed focal length of 28mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 56mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.


Maximum Magnification Ratio

Kamlan 28mm F1.4 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.15x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.25m. 0.15x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Wideangle Prime type MFT mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Panasonic 9mm F1.7 ASPH: 0.25x - (Compare)
  • Voigtlander Nokton 17.5mm F0.95 ASPH: 0.25x - (Compare)
  • Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH: 0.22x - (Compare)

Aperture

Kamlan 28mm F1.4 has a max aperture of F1.4 and a minimum aperture of F16.

Optical Formula

Kamlan 28mm F1.4's optical formula consists of 8 elements in 7 groups . Special elements used in this design is 6 HRI elements.

Popular Comparisons of Kamlan 28mm F1.4

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Kamlan 28mm F1.4 Lens
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Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C Lens Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C
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FourThirds 435 g / 0.96 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo


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Kamlan 28mm F1.4 Alternatives in Micro Four Thirds Mount
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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
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FourThirds 128 g / 0.28 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro
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FourThirds 410 g / 0.90 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 II ASPH Lens Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 II ASPH
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FourThirds 205 g / 0.45 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8
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FourThirds 136 g / 0.30 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25mm F1.4 Lens Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25mm F1.4
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FourThirds 200 g / 0.44 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH Lens Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH
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FourThirds 100 g / 0.22 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH Lens Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH
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FourThirds 87 g / 0.19 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 ASPH Mega OIS Lens Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm F2.8 ASPH Mega OIS
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FourThirds 180 g / 0.40 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH Lens Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH
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FourThirds 125 g / 0.28 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 Pro Lens OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 Pro
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FourThirds 247 g / 0.54 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Lens Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95
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FourThirds 410 g / 0.90 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II Lens Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II
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FourThirds 435 g / 0.96 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
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Lensbaby Sol 22 Lens Lensbaby Sol 22
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Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C Lens Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C
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APS-C / DX 135 g / 0.30 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN Lens Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN
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APS-C / DX 420 g / 0.92 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
7artisans 25mm F1.8 Lens 7artisans 25mm F1.8
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APS-C / DX 143 g / 0.31 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
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Kamlan 28mm F1.4 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Kamlan
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 28mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.4
Min Aperture F16
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 11
Optics
Optical Elements 8
Optical Groups 7
Special Elements 6 HRI elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.25m
Max Magnification 0.15X
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type No AF
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 384g
Diameter 55mm
Length 65mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 52mm
Filter Notes -
Tripod Collar No
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