Samyang

Samyang releases two new XEEN-branded cine lenses, a 14mm T3.1 and 35mm T1.5

Feb 5, 2016 Gannon Burgett

Korean optics manufacturer Samyang has announced two new video lenses: the XEEN 14mm T3.1 and XEEN 35mm T1.5.



Rokinon Adds a 50mm f/1.2 and a 21mm f/1.4 Lenses (for all but Nikon)

Sep 21, 2015 Udi Tirosh

And so Rokinon’s Quest to dominate the prime market continues. The company released 2 news lenses today: a 50mm f/1.2 and 21mm f/1.4. This is not…



Yet To Be Announced Rokinon 100mm Macro f/2.8 Appeared on B&H

Apr 2, 2015 Liron Samuels

The listing, which has since been removed, revealed a few details a day before the expected announcement. (Other territories should probably expect the Samyang branding of…



Samyang 100mm Macro Lens Just Days Away

Mar 30, 2015 Liron Samuels

The company, also known as Rokinon, has been rumored to release a 100mm f/2.8 macro lens and the teaser posted on its Facebook page suggests…



Samyang 135mm F/2 Compared To The Canon 135mm F/2

Jan 13, 2015 Liron Samuels

The newly announced Samyang 135mm f/2 has caused quite a bit of excitement with its wide aperture and modest ($550) price tag. Now that all…



Samyang Adds A 12mm 1:2.8 Full Frame Lens To Their Line Of Wide Prime Lenses

Sep 10, 2014 Udi Tirosh

If the Zeiss Otus can be described as superb quality at a superb price, Samyang (known as Rokinon in the US) can be described as…



Massive Flood Of New Lenses From Rokinon, Gives A Strong Push For Cine Mirrorless Lenses

Mar 21, 2014 Udi Tirosh

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while you know how much we fancy the Rokinon (US) or Samyang (rest of world) line of…



Improving A Samyang 800mm With A Tuning Key And Some Cardboard

Jan 24, 2014 Udi Tirosh

The Samyang mirror 800mm f/8 [B&H | Amazon] has an incredible money-to-mm value. Sadly is developed a reputation as an impossible lens to focus and…