Samyang 21 mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC CS
Samyang Sep 2015
Samyang APS-C

Samyang 21 mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC CS

This is a APS-C prime lens for Micro Four Thirds, covering 21 mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.4. It weighs 285 g, and was released in 2015. That combination suits landscape, architecture and low-light photography.

It is a prime lens designed for aps-c cameras. This wide-angle prime lens features a f/1.4 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, low-light. The optical design incorporates 8 elements / 7 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/1.4
Aperture
21mm
Focal
285 g
Weight
Sep 2015
Released
Samyang site

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Good for landscapearchitecturelow-lightastrophotography
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
21 mm
Maximum aperture
f/1.4
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Optical construction
8 elements / 7 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.3 m (11.81 inches)
Filter size
58 mm
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M
Dimensions
64.3 x 66.4 mm
Weight
285 g (10.05 oz)
Lens type
Prime lens
Image stabilization
No
Max Format size
APS-C
Aperture ring
Yes
Usage
Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography, Low-light

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 0.9% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Samyang 21 mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC CS
Middleton in Teesdale.
01 Middleton in Teesdale. by wayman2011
Middleton in Teesdale.
02 Middleton in Teesdale. by wayman2011
Middleton in Teesdale.
03 Middleton in Teesdale. by wayman2011
Middleton in Teesdale.
04 Middleton in Teesdale. by wayman2011
Middleton in Teesdale.
05 Middleton in Teesdale. by wayman2011
Middleton in Teesdale.
06 Middleton in Teesdale. by wayman2011
Middleton in Teesdale.
07 Middleton in Teesdale. by wayman2011
Middleton in Teesdale.
08 Middleton in Teesdale. by wayman2011
Middleton in Teesdale.
09 Middleton in Teesdale. by wayman2011
Middleton in Teesdale.
10 Middleton in Teesdale. by wayman2011
Middleton in Teesdale.
11 Middleton in Teesdale. by wayman2011
Middleton in Teesdale.
12 Middleton in Teesdale. by wayman2011
Middleton in Teesdale.
13 Middleton in Teesdale. by wayman2011
Middleton in Teesdale.
14 Middleton in Teesdale. by wayman2011
Middleton in Teesdale.
15 Middleton in Teesdale. by wayman2011
The River Tees.
16 The River Tees. by wayman2011
Barnard Castle.
17 Barnard Castle. by wayman2011
Barnard Castle.
18 Barnard Castle. by wayman2011
Market Day.
19 Market Day. by wayman2011
Barnard Castle.
20 Barnard Castle. by wayman2011
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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