Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS § 03 Head to head
Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS vs TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2
Samyang 50mm f/1.2 has a higher maximum magnification. TTartisan 50mm f/1.2 is 39 g lighter.
The Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS is a 50mm f/1.2 prime, and the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2 is a 50mm f/1.2 prime. On paper the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2 comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS 
TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2 01
Key differences
Why is the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS better than the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2?
- Higher maximum magnification (0.17x vs 0.13x)
- Has a physical aperture ring
Why is the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2 better than the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS?
- 39 g lighter (336 g vs 375 g)
- 14 mm shorter (60 mm vs 74 mm long)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 62 mm)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2017)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2 has the edge: it is 39 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS | TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Standard prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Full frame |
| Weight | 375 g (0.83 lbs) | 336 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 74 mm (diameter) x 74 mm (length) | 62 x 60 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.5 m (19.7 in) | 0.5 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.17x ◆ | 0.13x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 9 elements in 7 groups | 7 elements / 5 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm | 52 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, L-Mount |
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Price | — | $109 list price |
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Size
- A · Samyang
- B · TTartisan
- 74 × 74 mm
- 60 × 62 mm
The Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS is 14 mm longer and 39 g heavier than the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2.
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Sample frames
Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS
TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS or the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2?
- The TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2 weighs 336 g, 39 g less than the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS (375 g).
- Do the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS and the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS or the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2 has the edge: it is 39 g lighter to carry.
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