Fast cinema 24mm f/1.5 for MFT with cine gearing and improved UMC II coatings.
The Samyang 24mm f/1.5 UMC II is a fast cinema-grade wide-angle lens for Micro Four Thirds, providing a 48mm equivalent perspective with an extremely fast T1.5/f/1.5 aperture. The UMC II multi-coating provides improved flare resistance over the original version. Cinema gearing and de-clicked aperture suit professional video work.
Optical quality is good with the fast aperture enabling effective low-light shooting and shallow depth-of-field effects unusual at a 48mm equivalent focal length on MFT. The lens delivers images with good sharpness and pleasant bokeh rendering. The Mark II coatings improve contrast in backlit conditions.
Build quality features an all-metal barrel with standard cinema gear rings for follow-focus systems. The de-clicked aperture enables smooth iris transitions during filming. Manual focus ring damping is suited to controlled focus pulls. The lens is compact for its fast aperture specification.
On the used market, the Samyang 24mm f/1.5 UMC II offers fast cinema glass for MFT at budget pricing. For MFT filmmakers wanting a fast normal-equivalent cinema prime with professional handling features, it provides the speed and features that indie productions need at accessible pricing.