Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC Lens Review and Specs

Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC Nikon F (FX) Review

Main Features

35mm Focal Range

F1.4 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 77mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Nikon F (FX) Mount

Weight: 660g.

Diameter: 63mm

Length: 112mm

Min Focus Distance:0.3m

$419

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Samyang 35mm F1.4 Overview

Samyang 35mm F1.4 is a Manual Focus (MF) Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage. When mounted on a 35mm FF sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 35mm. Providing a max aperture of f1.4 at 35mm, this lens is very fast.
Samyang 35mm F1.4 is not a weather sealed lens, so you have to be extra careful against rain and dust.

Pros and Cons of Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC

PROs

Very Fast Aperture

Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs

No Autofocus

Samyang 35mm F1.4 Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Samyang
Lens Type	Prime
Price	$419.00
Lens Type	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)
Max_Format	35mm FF
Focal Range	35mm
Image Stabilization	No
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	F22.0
Aperture Ring	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	unknown
Optics
Optical Elements	12
Optical Groups	10
Special Elements	2 high-refraction glass elements 1 aspherical element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance	0.3m
Max Magnification	unknown
Autofocus	No
AF Motor Type	None
Full Time Manual	N/A
Focus Method	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight	660g
Diameter	63mm
Length	112mm
Weather Sealing	Unknown
Filter Thread	77mm
Filter Notes	-
Tripod Collar	No

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