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Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S NX Mount Review

Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S

Main Features

  • 50-150mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 72mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • Weight: 920g / 2.02 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 81mm x 154mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.7m
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Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S Overview


Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with NX Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeGood
SportsGood
PortraitAverage
TravelFair
StreetFair
WeddingAverage
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingPoor
LandscapeAverage
Macro

Reasons to Buy Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
Hood supplied
Tripod Collar
Full-time Manual Focusing
Focus Distance Limiter
Zoom Lock
Fast Aperture at Wide end
Fast Aperture at Tele end
Constant f2.8 aperture throughout the range
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CONs
Lens Extends while zooming


Lens Mount

Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S is compatible with cameras that have a Samsung NX lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Samsung NX lenses are Samsung NX1, Samsung NX3000 and Samsung NX30.


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Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S has a maximum diameter of 81mm and total length of 154mm when not extended. It weighs 920g / 32.5 oz.

Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S has a filter thread of 72mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S:

  • 72mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 72mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 72mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S has a focal range of 50-150mm and 3.0X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 75-225mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.



Weather Sealings

The Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Samsung NX1, and .

Optical Image Stabilization

The Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Tripod Collar

With a total length of 154mm and a weight of 920g, the Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.

Zoom Method

Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Zoom Lock

Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it's held downwards or upwards.

Samsung 50-200mm F4-5.6 OIS is the only Telephoto Zoom type Samsung1 mount lens with higher max magnification than the Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S.

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Aperture

Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 50mm all the way to the 150mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
50mm F2.8 F22
150mm F2.8 F22

Optical Formula

Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S's optical formula consists of 20 elements in 13 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 4 ED
  • 1 XHR
  • Hyper Shield Coating

Lens Hood

Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S

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Samsung 50-150mm F2.8 S Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Samsung
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Samsung NX
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 50-150mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock Yes
Zoom Ratio 3.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 20
Optical Groups 13
Special Elements 4 ED, 1 XHR, Hyper Shield Coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.7m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type unknown
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Extending front
Focus Distance Limiter Yes (customizable)
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 920g
Diameter 81mm
Length 154mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 72mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar Yes
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