Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
EF Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Canon EF mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2, the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM.
Lenses in Canon EF Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Distance Scale |
| Hood supplied |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Very Fast Aperture |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
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| No Weather Sealing |
| No Autofocus |
| Heavy |
Lens Mount
Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 has a maximum diameter of 93mm and a total length of 117mm. It weighs 1200g / 42.3 oz.
Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 has a filter thread of 86mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Samyang XP 50mm F1.2:
You can also check All Canon EF Mount Lenses with 86mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 has a fixed focal length of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 80mm.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.17x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.45m. 0.17x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Standard Prime type Canon12 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 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 XP 50mm F1.2's optical formula consists of 11 elements in 8 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
- Aspherical
- HR elements + UMC coating
Lens Hood
Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Body Colour
Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Samyang XP 50mm F1.2
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2.
Top Alternatives of Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 in Other Lens Mounts
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