Samyang has long been known for producing sharp and affordable manual focus lenses, but recently they also started making autofocus lenses, but they still managed to keep the price low. more first-party options. One such option is the 50mm f/1.4 AF Series II and this excellent review video takes a look at the lens as well as the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it in real life.
Coming to you from Christopher FrostThis excellent video review looks at Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AF Series II . Lens. Measuring 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) and 14.8 oz (420 g), the 50mm f/1.4 is fairly portable, though it still comes with a host of features, including:
- Two aspherical elements, three high-refractive elements, and one extra-low dispersion element for reduced aberrations, increased sharpness, and deeper contrast
- Linear stepping motor for fast and quiet autofocus, suitable for both photo and video applications (compatible with Sony Eye-AF)
- Nine diaphragm diaphragm blades for smoother bokeh
- Minimize breathing to focus on video work
- Customizable focus hold and toggle buttons
- 1.31 ft (0.4 m) minimum focusing distance for 0.16x . maximum magnification
- Micro-patterned focus ring
- Weather-tight structure
Check out the video above for Frost’s full thoughts on the lens.
