New gear: Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE II focuses faster, handles better

Samyang Back in 2016, South Korean optics manufacturer Samyang (also known by Rokinon) made headlines with its first-ever autofocus-equipped lenses, a pair of primes for Sony E-mount. It has since expanded its AF-capable lens lineup considerably. And late last year, Samyang began overhauling those earliest designs, first with an update to the 50mm f/1.4 prime.… Continue reading New gear: Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE II focuses faster, handles better

New gear: Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 is a bright, budget-friendly tele-prime for Sony E-mount

At launch, the lens will only be available for Sony E-mount. Samyang Back in 2015, Samyang (also known as Rokinon) wowed photographers with the 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC, a bright, crisp, and affordably priced manual focus prime that shipped for no less than ten different camera mounts. Seven years later, and in a very different… Continue reading New gear: Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 is a bright, budget-friendly tele-prime for Sony E-mount

Samyang sneaks upcoming autofocus (?) 135mm f/1.8 E mount lens surprise into its New Year video

Samyang, like most brands these days, has a pretty good presence on social media and they regularly make content specifically for posting on platforms like Instagram and Facebook. Content like this Happy New Year video Samyang posted a few days ago. The video hides a little secret, though. It contains a lens that isn’t actually… Continue reading Samyang sneaks upcoming autofocus (?) 135mm f/1.8 E mount lens surprise into its New Year video

Holiday Gift Guide – Best Lenses of 2021

The season of giving is upon us – which becomes immediately obvious whenever you walk into a store and you’re overwhelmed by Whamageddon. If you want to avoid the Christmas music and prefer to do your shopping online, then have no fear, DIYP’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guides are here to rescue you with some of… Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide – Best Lenses of 2021

Samyang launches new XEEN Premium lenses

Samyang has announced a new line-up of XEEN Premium lenses, which includes XEEN Anamorphic and XEEN Meister options for high-end cinematography. The post Samyang launches new XEEN Premium lenses appeared first on Camera Jabber.