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
E Mount cameras.
The Kamlan 28mm F1.4 is also available in the Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds mounts.
What type of photography is the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 2 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 that are compatible with the Sony E mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Sony E Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the 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 assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Aperture Ring |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Very Fast Aperture |
| 11 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
| Min focus distance of 0.25m / 9.8 inch |
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Lens Mount
Kamlan 28mm F1.4 is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Kamlan 28mm F1.4 has a maximum diameter of 55mm and a 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:
You can also check All Sony E Mount Lenses with 52mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Kamlan 28mm F1.4 has a fixed focal length of 28mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 42mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Kamlan 28mm F1.4 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.15x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.25m. 0.15x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Wideangle Prime type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Kamlan 28mm F1.4 features a maximum aperture of F1.4 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F1.4 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. Given the wider 28mm field of view, the background will naturally stay a bit more in focus, making it ideal for environmental portraits, street photography, or landscapes where context matters. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
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 8 most popular comparisons of the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Kamlan 28mm F1.4 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Kamlan 28mm F1.4.
Top Alternatives of Kamlan 28mm F1.4 in Other Lens Mounts
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