Samyang's premium cinema prime — the XEEN 35mm T1.5 for professional film production.
The Samyang XEEN 35mm T1.5 is a professional cinema prime from Samyang's XEEN line — their highest-tier cinema lens series. The XEEN name distinguishes these from the budget VDSLR line, with fully cinema-grade construction including geared focus and iris rings, industry-standard barrel dimensions, and luminous focus markings for dark-set use.
Optical performance is very good with cinema-grade consistency. The T1.5 rating provides maximum light transmission for low-light filming. Sharpness is good from wide open. Focus breathing is well-controlled. The 114mm front diameter matches industry standards for matte box compatibility. Colour rendering is matched across the XEEN set for consistent grading.
Micro Four Thirds mount in this listing — XEEN lenses are available in PL, Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, and MFT mounts. The 114mm front diameter is standard cinema. Weight is approximately 1,040 grams — cinema-grade construction adds significant weight. Full geared focus and iris rings with long throws for precise control.
Available on the used market at prices between consumer and professional cinema. Check all geared rings for smoothness and consistent torque. An excellent intermediate-level cinema prime — more serious than VDSLR lenses but more affordable than Zeiss CP.3 or Arri alternatives. The XEEN set provides a matched cinema prime lineup.