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Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS Fujifilm X Review

Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS

Main Features

  • 50mm Focal Range
  • F1.2 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 375g.
  • Diameter: 68mm
  • Length: 74mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.5m
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Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS Overview

Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Telephoto Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Fujifilm X mount cameras. Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS is also sold under the Rokinon 50mm F1.2 ED AS UMC name in some countries.

What type of photography is the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsAverage
PortraitExcellent
TravelAverage
StreetGood
WeddingExcellent
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingAverage
LandscapeAverage

Reasons to Buy Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS Lens

Here, we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS 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
Very Fast Aperture
9 Diaphragm Blades
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
No Autofocus

Lens Mount

Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS is compatible with cameras that have Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujifilm X-H2S.

Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS is also available in Canon EF-M , Micro Four Thirds 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 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS has a maximum diameter of 68mm and total length of 74mm. It weighs 375g / 13.2 oz.

Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS has a filter thread of 62mm.

Focal Range

Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS has a fixed focal lenght of 50mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Aperture

Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS has a max aperture of F1.2 and a minimum aperture of F16.

Optical Formula

Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 7 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 2 aspherical elements
  • Ultra Multi Coating

Lens Hood

Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS is available in color.

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Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Samyang
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Fujifilm X
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 50mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.2
Min Aperture F16
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 9
Optical Groups 7
Special Elements 2 aspherical elements + Ultra Multi Coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.5m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type No AF
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 375g
Diameter 68mm
Length 74mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 62mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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