The Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 Full Frame for Canon Considered to have a “normal” angle of view with Full Frame Canon models, and working as a “short tele” perfect for portraiture with APS-C sensor models, this premium quality prime yields extraordinary image quality for 50 megapixels photo and 8K (8192 x 4320) video productions.
Delivering superb optical performance even wide open at F1.2, the large aperture and nine blade diaphragm provides exceptional low light, bokeh and selective focus capabilities. It is also a perfect choice for shooting without a flash in low light conditions and great for candids.
The eleven elements in eight groups optical design of the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 incorporates Aspherical and High Refractive lens components to ensure impressive image quality that runs with the best in its class. Constructed of high quality aluminum alloy with an ergonomically designed shape and focusing control/grip, it delivers a luxurious look, excellent durability and comfortable use.
Additional features include an intuitive, damped and precise manual focus control, Canon’s exposure control modes are enabled, EXIF info is registered, and a non-rotating filter mount
Specifications
| Model name | 50mm F1.2 XP | |
| Aperture range | F1.2 ~ 16 | |
| Lens optical construction | 11 Elements in 8 Groups | |
| Special lens | 1 Aspherical, 1 High Refractive Index | |
| Coating | UMC | |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.45m (1.48ft) | |
| Maximum magnification ratio | x 0.17 | |
| Filter size | 86mm | |
| Number of blades | 9 | |
| Mount | Canon EF | |
| Angle of view | Full Frame | 46.6˚ |
| ASP-C | 31.0˚ | |
| Maximum diameter | 93mm | |
| Length | 117.4mm | |
| Weight | 1,200g | |
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Features
Unprecedented resolving power for above 50MP and 8K production
Bright F1.2 Aperture
Beautiful Bokeh with 9 Aperture Blades
Minimized Flare and Ghost Effects with Ultra Multi Coating
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Customer Reviews
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Owning this lens has been sweet. Problem free, beautiful bokeh. Colors are nice, but not as good as an L series.
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Stumbled on this lens while researching fast primes. I was looking for a fast prime that is sharp wide open. And I can confidently say that this lens is sharp wide open. Bokeh is more a cat eye shape but I don't mind it. Manual focus is smooth and comfortable. I shoot weddings on Panasonic S1 and manual focus feels great and is easy. It is heavy so keep that in mind. But when i shoot wedding reception low light is not an issue anymore and I don't sacrifice quality. Only downside is if I go down to 2.8 I start seeing hexagonal shape in bokeh. Wish it was round but for the price, the quality you get is incredible.
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Sharp but too heavy…
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*adapted to my Canon M50*DISCLAIMER: Lens is mounted on a speedboster giving the softness and “cat eye” effect seen in the bokehLet me first start by saying i own a LOT of ultra fast prime lenses and this is by far my favorite for low-light portraiture. No, it’s not perfect: It is INSANELY large and heavy and it’s completely manual focus which really restricts its use to the studio or still subjects (don’t plan on getting any pet and kids shots with this). Yes, the Sigma Art is sharper, but something about the images the Sigma lenses produce seem too “clinical” to me if that makes sense- although that’s a personal preference.All in all, with a rather reasonable price-tag, I find this lens to produce the amazing image quality rich with character that I could only compare to the Zeiss O line.
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Quality is great, and the price is very good for a f1.2 50mm. However, the weight of this lens relegates it to the studio while I was hoping that this would be a great night street photography lens. For comparison, this weighs significantly more than Tamron's 24-70 f2.8 G2 lens.
