Samyang 50mm T1.5
The Samyang 50mm T1.5 is a 50mm f/1.5 cinema lens designed for Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, Micro Four Thirds, PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Lens Overview — Samyang 50mm T1.5
Key Features — Samyang 50mm T1.5
T1.5 Maximum Aperture: Allows shooting in low-light environments and produces a shallow depth of field with cinematic background separation.
50mm Standard Focal Length: Fixed prime at a natural, versatile perspective well-suited to narrative, documentary, and commercial video work.
Full-Frame Coverage: Image circle covers full-frame sensors, making it usable across a wide range of camera bodies without cropping concerns.
Five Mount Options: Available in Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, Micro Four Thirds, and PL Mount variants for broad compatibility across cinema and hybrid systems.
Manual Focus Design: Dedicated manual focus ring supports precise, repeatable focus pulls suited to professional cinema production workflows.
77mm Filter Thread: Industry-common thread size that integrates cleanly with most professional matte box and filter kit setups.
Lens Specifications — Samyang 50mm T1.5
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.5 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, Micro Four Thirds, PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 77mm |
Description — Samyang 50mm T1.5
The Samyang 50mm T1.5 is a dedicated cinema prime built for full-frame coverage across a wide range of camera platforms. Its T1.5 maximum aperture provides strong light-gathering capability, while the fixed 50mm focal length delivers a natural standard perspective well-suited to a variety of cinematic applications. The lens is classified as a prime in the standard focal length range and carries a Cine type designation, reinforcing its focus on video and cinema use.
It is available in Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, Micro Four Thirds, and PL Mount configurations, offering exceptional flexibility for productions working with different camera systems. A 77mm filter thread accommodates professional filter and matte box setups with ease. Weighing in at 525 grams, the lens is substantial enough to feel professional on a rig without being unnecessarily burdensome.
Focus is fully manual, as expected in a cinema production context, and there is no image stabilization, making it suited for use on properly stabilized rigs or platforms.
Pros — Samyang 50mm T1.5
- ✓Wide T1.5 maximum aperture enables strong low-light performance and shallow depth of field
- ✓Full-frame lens format ensures coverage across a broad range of sensor sizes
- ✓Available in five mount options including Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, Micro Four Thirds, and PL Mount
Cons — Samyang 50mm T1.5
- ✗No autofocus support (autoFocus: false) limits use in run-and-gun or solo shooting scenarios
- ✗No image stabilization (imageStabilization: None) means reliance on external stabilization equipment
- ✗Single prime focal length at 50mm offers no zoom flexibility, requiring lens changes for different framings
Reviews — Samyang 50mm T1.5
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