Samyang's XEEN CF cinema fifty — the 50mm T1.5 carbon fibre version for Sony FE.
The Samyang XEEN CF 50mm T1.5 for Sony FE is the carbon fibre version of the XEEN standard cinema prime, previously listed in PL mount under ID 3876. The Sony FE mount provides compatibility with Sony's cinema and mirrorless cameras. The carbon fibre housing maintains cinema-grade precision while reducing weight compared to the standard metal XEEN housing.
Optical performance is excellent. The 50mm is the workhorse of any cinema prime set — used for the majority of dialogue coverage, medium shots, and general narrative scenes. Sharpness is very good from T1.5. The XEEN CF coatings improve upon standard XEEN. Colour rendering is perfectly matched across the CF set for seamless intercutting.
Sony FE mount. 95mm front diameter matching all XEEN CF lenses. Weight is approximately 900 grams — lighter than metal XEEN. Build quality is cinema-grade carbon fibre with geared rings and luminous markings. Manual focus. The Sony FE mount enables use on both dedicated cinema cameras (FX6, FX3) and hybrid bodies (a7S III, a7 IV).
Limited availability. Check geared rings and carbon fibre housing. The 50mm is the most used prime in most cinema sets — an essential purchase. The XEEN CF in Sony FE mount is practical for the growing Sony cinema ecosystem. Good value compared to Zeiss and Canon cinema 50mm alternatives.