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The new Samyang/Rokinon 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS APS-C mirrorless lens is now available

The new Samyang 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS APS-C mirrorless lens is now available (in the US the lens is sold under the Rokinon brand): Adorama (in stock now) B&H Photo (available for pre-order) Here are the lens specifications, MTF and lens design charts:

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New: Samyang 10mm f/3.5 full frame lens for Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras

Photographyblog published pictures of a new Samyang 10mm f/3.5 full frame DSLR lens that will be available for both Nikon and Canon DSLR mounts – this is the world’s widest full-frame lens and it is expected to be released in 2019. The Samyang 10mm f/3.5 lens has a zero distortion recti-linear design and glass mold aspherical lens elements. Additional pictures:

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Samyang 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS APS-C mirrorless lens

The previously rumored Samyang 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS APS-C mirrorless lens is now officially announced (check US pricing, update: the US price is $398). Samyang 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS lens specifications:

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Samyang to announce a new MF 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS APS-C mirrorless lens

Samyang is going to announce a new MF 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS APS-C mirrorless lens. Here is the leaked press release:

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Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 F lens for Nikon F-mount announced

The previously rumored Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 F full frame lens for Nikon F-mount is now officially announced. This is the first autofocus lens for Nikon F-mount. For pricing and availability check B&H and Adorama (not available at the time of this post). Technical specifications, MTF charts and additional info can be found at NikonRumors: Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 F full frame […]

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For next week: new product announcements from Nikon, Leica, Panasonic, Samyang, DJI and Delkin

   Several major announcements are rumored for next week: August 21st: Leica M10-P New Insta360 camera New Delkin “premium” XQD memory cards August 23rd: New Nikon mirrorless system Panasonic LX100 Mark 2 DJI Mavic 2 drone Announcement date not confirmed yet: Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon F-mount

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Samyang is not working with Venus Optics (Laowa) on a new FE shift adapter

Ther are some made up rumors circulating the Web again about Samyang working together with Venus Optics (Laowa) on a new FE shift adapter. Venus Optics confirmed that such partnership never existed. Venus Optics already sales several different Laowa lens adapters (more information is available here).

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Samyang will start making autofocus lenses for Nikon F-mount (AF 14mm f/2.8)

As already reported a few years ago, Samyang will start making autofocus lenses for Nikon F-mount and the first lens will be the AF 14mm f/2.8 (already available for Canon mount). Samyang also has the AF 85mm f/1.4 EF lens for Canon EF mount. The official announcement will most likely be next week. Source: Nokishita, Via: NikonRumors Like the new Samyang/Rokinon Lenses […]

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