Samyang's cinema fifty for Canon — the VDSLR 50mm T1.5 for APS-C video production.
The Samyang VDSLR 50mm T1.5 AS UMC CS for Canon EF is a cinema-adapted normal prime for APS-C. At 50mm on APS-C (80mm equivalent), it provides a portrait perspective for video. The CS designation confirms APS-C coverage. The VDSLR modifications add geared focus ring, de-clicked aperture, and T-stop marking. Fast T1.5 speed.
The 80mm equivalent provides portrait perspective. T1.5 provides very fast speed for shallow DOF and low light. Geared focus for follow-focus. De-clicked aperture for video transitions. UMC coatings. Sharpness good. The VDSLR cinema features at budget pricing provide functional cinema capability for Canon APS-C video.
Canon EF mount, APS-C. Filter thread 67mm. Weight approximately 585 grams. Manual focus with geared ring. Build quality cinema-functional. The CS designation means APS-C coverage — designed for the sensor size. The VDSLR modifications are functional cinema features at the budget tier.
Budget pricing. Check geared ring. A functional cinema portrait prime for Canon APS-C video. The fast T1.5 provides good low-light capability. The XEEN version offers better cinema build. Best for indie production on Canon APS-C cameras used for video.