| Image: LK Samyang |
Korean lens maker LK Samyang has announced the first lens of its third generation, the Samyang AF 35mm F1.4P. The autofocus full-frame optic will initially be available for Sony E-mount cameras.
The ‘P’ designation refers to the company’s new ‘Prima’ line of lenses, which it says is “inspired by a Latin word meaning ‘first’ and ‘important’.”
It added that the lens was designed to be compact and lightweight, with the other part of its concept being “practicality. Despite these ambitions, the lens is fractionally larger than Sony’s own 35mm F1.4 GM, although it is a little more than 10% lighter. It is significantly smaller and lighter than Samyang’s existing 35mm F1.4 II.
Its design consists of 12 elements in 10 groups, including three aspheric elements, one high-refractive-index lens, and one extra-low dispersion (ED) element. Its focus is driven by a stepping linear motor.
The minimum focusing distance of 30 cm (11.8″) gives a maximum magnification ratio of 0.17x.
We haven’t received any information on pricing or availability of the new lens and will update the story when we get it.
Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 P Specifications
| Key Specifications | |
|---|---|
| lens type | prime lens |
| maximum format size | 35mm ff |
| focal length | 35 mm |
| image stabilization | No |
| lens mount | Sony E, Sony FE |
| hole | |
| maximum aperture | F1.4 |
| minimum aperture | F16 |
| aperture ring | No |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
| optics | |
| elements | 12 |
| Group | 10 |
| Special Elements/Coating | 3 esf, 1 hr, 1 ed |
| Center | |
| minimum focus | 0.30 m (11.81,, |
| maximum magnification | 0.17 |
| autofocus | Yes |
| motor type | linear motor |
| focus method | internal |
| distance scale | No |
| dof scale | No |
| Physical | |
| weight | 470 Yes (1.04 lb, |
| Diameter | 75 mm (2.95,, |
| Length | 99 mm (3.9,, |
| seal | Yes |
| filter thread | 67 mm |
