Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
Macro Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
F(FX) Mount cameras.
The Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro is also available in the Canon EF , Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Samsung NX, Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.
What type of photography is the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 4 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro 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 |
| Hood supplied |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
| High Max Magnification ratio of 1x |
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| No Weather Sealing |
| No Autofocus |
Lens Mount
Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro has a maximum diameter of 73mm and a total length of 123mm. It weighs 720g / 25.4 oz.
Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro has a filter thread of 67mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro:
You can also check All Nikon F Mount Lenses with 67mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro has a fixed focal length of 100mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 150mm.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.31m.
Below are the 3 Macro Prime type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro features a maximum aperture of F2.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F32. An aperture of F2.8 provides a solid balance, offering capable low-light performance and giving you plenty of flexibility when shooting indoors or during golden hour. The combination of a longer 100mm focal length and a bright F2.8 opening makes it incredibly easy to isolate your subject, melting away busy backgrounds into smooth, professional bokeh. The minimum setting of F32 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro's optical formula consists of 15 elements in 12 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
- 1 HRI
- 1 ED element
- Ultra Multi Coating
Lens Hood
Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Popular Comparisons of Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro.
Top Alternatives of Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro in Other Lens Mounts
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