Samyang's manual-focus ultra-fast 52.5mm equiv prime — f/1.2 for APS-C mirrorless at budget price.
The Samyang 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS is a manual-focus fast prime for Fujifilm X-mount APS-C, providing a 52.5mm full-frame equivalent perspective. Nine elements in 7 groups with 2 aspherical elements. Nine aperture blades. 62mm filter thread. At approximately 443g. 0.38m MFD.
Nine elements in 7 groups (2 aspherical elements). Nine aperture blades. The 62mm filter thread. At approximately 443g the lens is heavy for a Fujifilm X prime. Minimum focus distance of 0.38m. Manual focus only. f/1.2 maximum aperture. APS-C image circle (52.5mm equivalent). Fujifilm X-mount.
The f/1.2 maximum aperture at 52.5mm equivalent provides approximately 1.3 stops more light than the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R (equivalent to f/1.8 equivalent depth of field on full-frame). Manual focus only — there is no AF version of the Samyang 35mm f/1.2 CS. The 62mm filter thread is larger than most Fujifilm X native primes.
On the used market the Samyang 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS is affordable as a fast manual-focus Fujifilm X prime. Condition checks: focus helicoid smoothness, 62mm front element for marks. Manual focus only. APS-C only (CS = Crop Sensor). Compatible with all Fujifilm X-mount APS-C bodies.