Samyang Optics / Rokinon AF 50 mm f/1.4 FE

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Samyang Optics / Rokinon AF 50mm F1.4 FE
Maker Samyang Optics
Lens mount(s) Sony E-mount
Technical data
Type Prime
Focal length50mm
Image format 35mm full-frame
Aperture (max/min)f/1.4
Close focus distance0.45 metres (1.5 ft)
Max. magnification1:7 (0.15x)
Diaphragm blades9
Construction9 elements in 8 groups
Features
Manual focus override Yes check.svg Yes
Weather-sealing X mark.svg No
Lens-based stabilization X mark.svg No
Aperture ringX mark.svg No
ApplicationLandscape, Portrait, Low-light
Physical
Max. length98 millimetres (3.9 in)
Diameter74 millimetres (2.9 in)
Weight585 grams (1.290 lb)
Filter diameter67mm
History
Introduction2016
Retail info
MSRP $699 USD

The Samyang Optics / Rokinon AF 50mm F1.4 FE is a standard full-frame prime lens for the Sony E-mount. It was announced by Samyang Optics on May 3, 2016. [1]

Contents

Though designed for Sony's full frame E-mount cameras. The lens also can be used on Sony's APS-C E-mount camera bodies, with an equivalent full-frame field-of-view of 75mm.

Build quality

The lens itself is made of a thin aluminum shell over plastic internals and includes a detachable petal-style lens hood.

This lens is in direct competition with Sony's own 50mm F1.4 prime lens, featuring similar specs and image quality.

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References

  1. "Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FE: Digital Photography Review". dpreview . Retrieved 2017-06-17.