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Two new beautiful optics for Canon and Sony in the Samyang hood

Samyang AF 12mm F2 RF-S


Samyang AF 12mm F2 RF-S

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Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 P FE


Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 P FE

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A new high-end PRIMA series in Sony E mount

So the new AF 35mm F1.4 P FE opens a new series at Samyang called Prima, referring to the Latin word meaning “first” and “prime”. A name that puts this series at the top of the range. This new fixed focal length is available in the Sony E-mount and covers the 24x36mm sensor format. Mounted on a Sony APS-C hybrid, it is equivalent to a 52.5mm (1.5x conversion factor). This focal length is therefore primarily designed for reportage, but can also be suitable for portrait, landscape and street photography, for example.

New Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 P FE.

New Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 P FE.

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It is a very bright lens that offers a maximum aperture of F1.4 ensured by a 9-blade diaphragm and hence great depth of field, bokeh or even photography in low light conditions. Very interesting possibilities regarding the passage (for example at night or indoors). The manufacturer relies on an optical formula consisting of 12 elements divided into 5 special elements in 10 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 high refraction glass and 1 ultra-low dispersion ED glass).

Photo taken with the new Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 P FE.

Photo taken with the new Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 P FE.

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On the autofocus side, we get a step-by-step linear STM motor for photo and video use and is compatible with Sony hybrid subject detection and tracking technologies. The minimum focusing distance is 30cm and the lens design limits the tendency of “focus breathing”.

In terms of ergonomics, Samsung opts for softness with a refined design. The lens’ only control is its large manual focus ring. There is a weatherproof construction and a USB-C port for possible firmware updates. Considering its features, the lens is compact and light: 470 grams of weight and less than 10 cm in length.

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Samyang arrived in a Canon mount with the 12mm F2

After Sigma and Tamron, here’s Samyang launching a Canon RF hybrid mount but only in APS-C. The Samyang AF 12mm F2, already available in the Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts, comes in the Canon RF-S mount.

The new Samyang AF 12mm F2 RF-S.

The new Samyang AF 12mm F2 RF-S.

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Its construction is based on an optical formula of 12 lenses divided into 10 groups. The minimum focusing distance is 20 cm and the diaphragm has seven blades. The optics are also tropical and won’t be afraid of water and dust splashes (a lot). This 12mm, which corresponds to 19.2mm in 24×36 equivalent (1.6X conversion factor in Canon), is therefore a very wide-angle lens. This will be useful for photographers who love architecture or landscape photography.

Availability and prices.

The new Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 P FE will be available in mid-December and is priced at €599. The new Samyang AF 12mm F2 RF-S will also be available in mid-December and is priced at €429.

First opinion

The arrival of the AF 35mm F1.4 P FE is good news for Sony hybrid users. This model replaces the 2017 model and is more compact, lighter and cheaper too! If optical performance is present, the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM and Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art models suffer. Logically, other models in the Prima range should see the light of day in 2025. Finally, regarding the Samyang AF 12mm F2 RF-S, Canon hybrid users will find in this lens the longest fixed focal length available in the RF to date. -S Mount all manufacturers together.

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