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
MFT cameras. Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS is also sold under the Rokinon 50mm F1.2 ED AS UMC name in some countries.
The Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS is also available in the Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts.
What type of photography is the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 2 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the 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 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 |
| Very Fast Aperture |
| 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
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| No Weather Sealing |
| No Autofocus |
Lens Mount
Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS is compatible with cameras that have a Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are OM System OM-3 Astro, OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS has a maximum diameter of 68mm and a total length of 74mm. It weighs 375g / 13.2 oz.
Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS has a filter thread of 62mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS :
You can also check All Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses with 62mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS has a fixed focal length of 50mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 100mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Below are the 3 Telephoto Prime type MFT mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS features a maximum aperture of F1.2 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F1.2 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. At 50mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F1.2 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS 's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 7 groups . The 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 Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS.
Top Alternatives of Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS in Other Lens Mounts
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