Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS

Professional prime lens with bright aperture, advanced optics for Portrait, street, low-light photography.
Standard prime lens f/1.2
Portrait
Street
Lens Review: Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS
The Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS is a manual focus standard prime lens designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras, offering a 52.5mm equivalent focal length. Its bright f/1.2 maximum aperture provides excellent low-light performance and shallow depth-of-field control, making it ideal for portrait and street photography. The optical design includes two aspherical elements to minimize aberrations and deliver sharp, high-contrast images. Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) is applied to reduce flare and ghosting. The lens features a compact and lightweight design, making it a versatile choice for everyday photography.
Specifications
Lens type
Standard prime lens
Max Format size
APS-C
Focal length
35 mm (52.5 mm equivalent on APS-C)
Image stabilization
No
Lens mount
Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E
Maximum aperture
f/1.2
Minimum aperture
f/16
Aperture ring
Yes
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Optical construction
9 elements in 7 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.38 m (14.96 in)
Maximum magnification
0.13x
Filter size
62 mm
Dimensions
67.5 mm (diameter) x 74 mm (length)
Weight
420 g (0.93 lbs)
Weather sealing
No
Usage
Portrait, street, low-light photography
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