Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC

Bright manual focus prime for full-frame cameras

Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 17
Durability 15
Price 17
Usability 15
Brand Samyang
Model F1211206101

Key Features

OPTICS Aspherical elements to minimize aberrations and distortion
APERTURE f/1.4 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance
FOCUS Manual focus only with long, precise focus throw
COATING Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) to reduce flare and ghosting
CONSTRUCTION Robust metal and high-quality plastic barrel construction
DIAPHRAGM 8-blade circular diaphragm for smooth bokeh
COMPATIBILITY Available for multiple DSLR and mirrorless mounts
STABILIZATION None; relies on camera body stabilization
BURST RATE N/A - Manual lens
VIEWFINDER N/A - Manual lens
DISPLAY N/A - Manual lens
CONNECTIVITY N/A - Manual lens
MEMORY CARD N/A - Manual lens
WEATHER SEALING Not weather sealed
BATTERY LIFE N/A - Manual lens

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Large, smooth manual focus ring
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present
Aperture Ring ✓ Present Manual aperture control on most mounts
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 35mm
Maximum Aperture f/1.4
Minimum Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 12 elements in 10 groups
Minimum Focus Distance 0.3m (11.8 in)
Filter Thread 77mm
Diaphragm Blades 8
Focus Type Manual Focus
Weight 660g - 730g (varies by mount)
Dimensions 83 x 111 mm