Samyang announced two manual focus lenses for APS-C cameras or Four Thirds type sensors mirrorless cameras, a 16mm f/2.0 wideangle for SLRs and mirrorless, and a 300mm f/6.3 for mirrorless. The 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS offers a 24mm-equivalent angle of view with an unusually bright maximum aperture, and comes in a wide range of mounts to fit almost every brand of camera. Its RRP is €395, or €435 for the Nikon mount ‘AE’ version. Meanwhile the Reflex 300mm f/6.3 ED UMC CS is a compact catadioptric or ‘mirror’ lens to fit Micro Four Thirds, Canon, Sony and Fujifilm models, and comes in a choice of silver or black for €259. Both will be available in July.
Specs:
| Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS | Samyang Reflex 300mm f/6.3 ED UMC CS | |
|---|---|---|
| Principal specifications | ||
| Lens type | Prime lens | |
| Max Format size | APS-C / DX | |
| Focal length | 16 mm | 300 mm |
| Image stabilisation | No | |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Nikon F (DX), Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Sony E (NEX), Samsung NX | Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E (NEX) |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F2.0 | F6.3 |
| Minimum aperture | F22.0 | F6.3 |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 8 | |
| Aperture notes | Fixed aperture | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 13 | 9 |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Special elements / coatings | 1 ED glass element, 1 aspheric element, 1 hybrid aspheric element | 1 ED glass element |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.20 m (7.87″) | 0.90 m (35.43″) |
| Autofocus | No | |
| Full time manual | N/A | |
| Distance scale | Yes | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 583 g (1.29 lb) | 318 g (0.70 lb) |
| Diameter | 83 mm (3.27″) | 65 mm (2.54″) |
| Length | 89 mm (3.52″) | 74 mm (2.90″) |
| Materials | Metal barrel, metal mount | Metal mount |
| Filter thread | 77 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |