Samyang introduces two new Prima lenses to its lineup: the AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE and AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE prime lenses.
In a recent development, Samyang has expanded its lineup with the launch of three new lenses as part of its Prima series. The Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 Prima, AF 16mm F2.8 P FE, and AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE are designed exclusively for the Sony FE mount and promise to deliver high-quality optics with practicality.
The Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 Prima, with its fast f/1.4 aperture, offers excellent low-light performance and shallow depth-of-field. The lens features a Linear STM autofocus motor for fast and silent focusing, making it an ideal companion for photographers and videographers. The lens boasts a compact and lightweight design, with a signature red ring around the lens mount, and is made from Samyang's proprietary high-strength engineering plastic for durability and a premium feel.
The Samyang AF 16mm F2.8 P FE, on the other hand, is an ultra-wide lens ideal for capturing expansive views, travel, street, vlogging, and daily moments. It is compact, measuring 2.78 inches (70.5mm) in length and weighing 7.3 oz (207g), and features a red ring and a newly designed focus ring for enhanced handling. The lens also offers a close focusing distance of 12cm, suitable for semi-macro shots, and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.
The Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE, designed for portrait photography, offers a balance of depth and clarity. Weighing 272g (9.6 ounces) and measuring 71.5mm (2.8 in) in length, the lens uses a nine-blade iris and three ED lens elements to provide sharp resolution and smooth, creamy bokeh, making it ideal for expressive, high-impact portraits.
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The new Samyang lenses are available exclusively for the Sony FE mount and will be sold under the Rokinon name in North America. The price for each of the two new Samyang lenses is $399 / £348. The Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE and the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE are scheduled to go on sale from August.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced photographer or videographer, the Samyang Prima series promises to deliver high-quality optics with practicality, making it an attractive choice for anyone looking to expand their lens collection.
- The newly launched Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 Prima comes with a fast f/1.4 aperture, offering excellent low-light performance and shallow depth-of-field, ideal for both photographers and videographers.
- In a recent development, Samyang has introduced three new lenses as part of its Prima series, with the Samyang AF 16mm F2.8 P FE being an ultra-wide lens suitable for capturing expansive views and daily moments.
- The professional technology writer, Chris George, has highlighted the new Samyang lenses, praising their potential to deliver high-quality optics with practicality, in his latest photography, mobile phones, and technology reviews.
- The lineup expansion from Samyang includes a portrait lens, the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE, which offers a balance of depth and clarity, perfect for expressive, high-impact portraits.
- The Samyang lenses are available exclusively for the Sony FE mount and will be marketed under the Rokinon name in North America, with each of the two new lenses priced at $399 / £348.
- The Samyang Prima series, with its high-quality optics, compact designs, and practical features, is an appealing choice for both beginners and experienced photographers or videographers looking to expand their lens collections.
