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Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro Samsung NX Review

Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro

Main Features

  • 100mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • Weight: 720g.
  • Diameter: 73mm
  • Length: 123mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.31m
  • Max Magnification:1x
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Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro Overview

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 Samsung NX mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsAverage
PortraitGood
TravelFair
StreetFair
WeddingGood
Walk AroundFair
VloggingFair
LandscapeFair
MacroVery Good

Reasons to Buy 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 help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades
High Max Magnification ratio of 1x
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
No Autofocus

Lens Mount

Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro is compatible with cameras that have Samsung NX lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Samsung NX lenses are Samsung NX500, Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX3000.

Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro is also available in Canon EF , Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro has a maximum diameter of 73mm and total length of 123mm. It weighs 720g / 25.4 oz.

Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro has a filter thread of 67mm.

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 and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.31m.

Aperture

Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F32.

Optical Formula

Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro's optical formula consists of 15 elements in 12 groups . 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 is the eight most popular comparisons of Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro Lens
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Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro Alternatives in Samsung NX Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Samsung NX 85mm F1.4 ED SSA Lens Samsung NX 85mm F1.4 ED SSA
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Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Samyang
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Macro
Lens Mount Samsung NX
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 100mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F32
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 15
Optical Groups 12
Special Elements 1 HRI + 1 ED element, Ultra Multi Coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.31m
Max Magnification 1X
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type No AF
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 720g
Diameter 73mm
Length 123mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 67mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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