Samyang has announced updates to two of its most popular manual focus lenses for DSLRs with the new MF 14mm f/2.8 Mk2 and MF 85mm f/1.4 Mk2 lenses. Although they are designed primarily for DSLRs, coming in Nikon F and Canon EF mounts, they’re also available in some mirrorless mounts, too, including Sony E, Fuji X, Canon EF-M and Micro Four Thirds.
The new Mark II updates come with focus lock and a “de-clicked” aperture to ensure you hit your absolute sweet spot with fine analogue adjustments and once you’re there you can lock it off. They both have 9 aperture blades for better bokeh and they’re both weather-sealed to help prevent dust and moisture from entering the lens.
Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 Mk2
Focal Length | 14mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
Lens Mount | Nikon F, Canon EF, Sony E, Fuji X, Canon EF-M, Micro Four Thirds |
Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
Angle of View | 115.7° (93.9° APS-C, 89.9° Canon APS-C, 76.2° MFT) |
Maximum Magnification | 0.08x |
Minimum Focus Distance | 28cm |
Optical Design | 14 Elements in 10 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Image Stabilization | No |
Filter Size | None (built-in lens hood) |
Dimensions | 87mm diameter, 96.1-122.4mm length (depending on mount) |
Weight | 641-708g (depending on mount) |
Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Mk2
Focal Length | 85mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
Lens Mount | Nikon F, Canon EF, Sony E, Fuji X, Canon EF-M, Micro Four Thirds |
Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
Angle of View | 28.3° (19.1° APS-C, 17.7° Canon APS-C, 14.4° MFT) |
Maximum Magnification | x0.09 |
Minimum Focus Distance | 1.1m |
Optical Design | 9 Elements in 7 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Image Stabilization | No |
Filter Size | 72mm |
Dimensions | 78mm diameter, 72.2-101mm length (depending on mount) |
Weight | 541-599g (depending on mount) |
Both of the new lenses are expected to hit the shelves at some point in early June. Their UK prices will be between £359 and £439 depending on which lens you go for and which camera mount you want on the back end of it I haven’t seen US prices yet, although I expect they’ll be available to pre-order at B&H soon.
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