Samyang XP 50mm F1.2
Prime lens with bright aperture, weather sealing, advanced optics for Portrait, low-light photography, fine art photography.
Standard prime lens f/1.2 ef-mount
Lens Review: Samyang XP 50mm F1.2
The Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 is a premium manual focus standard prime lens designed for Canon EF-mount full-frame DSLR cameras. With an ultra-bright f/1.2 aperture, this lens is perfect for low-light photography and achieving a shallow depth of field with stunning bokeh. The optical design includes an aspherical and a high refractive index element to enhance sharpness and minimize distortions. The XP series lenses are known for their exceptional resolution, making this lens ideal for high-resolution sensors. However, the lens lacks weather sealing and autofocus, so it is best suited for controlled environments.
Specifications
Lens type
Standard prime lens
Max Format size
Full Frame
Focal length
50 mm
Image stabilization
No
Lens mount
Canon EF
Maximum aperture
f/1.2
Minimum aperture
f/16
Aperture ring
No
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Optical construction
11 elements in 8 groups (1 aspherical, 1 high refractive index element)
Minimum focusing distance
0.45 m (1.48 ft)
Maximum magnification
0.17x
Filter size
86 mm
Dimensions
93 mm (diameter) x 117.4 mm (length)
Weight
1,200 g (2.65 lbs)
Weather sealing
No
Usage
portrait, lowlight
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