Utilizing a "normal" field of view and a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, the 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC Lens for Sony E from Samyang is optimized for effective low light shooting, fast shutter speed capture and shallow depth of field control. It is compatible with full frame cameras and when used on cameras with an APS-C format sensor its 35mm focal length equivalence is 75mm.

The optical design of the lens consists of 9 elements in 6 groups including one hybrid aspherical element and one aspherical element to reduce chromatic aberrations. Also, lens elements are coated with an Ultra Multi-Coating to improve light transmission and minimize flare and ghosting. Eight diaphragm blades create a circular aperture for more attractive out-of-focus highlights.

As a manual focus and manual aperture lens, it provides a rubberized focus ring and clear aperture, distance and depth of field markings. Additionally, an included petal shape lens hood blocks unwanted light and protects the lens.

E Mount Lens/Full Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/1.4 to 22    One Hybrid and One Aspherical Element    Ultra Multi-Coating Lens Coat    Manual Focus & Aperture Lens    Bright Distance & Depth of Field Scales    Minimum Focus Distance: 17.7"    Filter Thread Diameter: 77mm    Circular 8-Blade Aperture

Standard length prime lens for full frame cameras, also compatible with DX format cameras on which it has a 35mm focal length equivalence of 75mm

Very fast maximum aperture of f/1.4 for effective low light capture and shallow depth of field focus control

Hybrid aspherical and aspherical lens elements control chromatic aberrations for clear and color-accurate images

Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) improves light transmission and reduces ghosting and flare

Manual focus lens

Eight-blade diaphragm creates circular aperture

Includes removable petal-shaped lens hood

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is it sharper than Canon 1.4?

A: We are not aware of any specific tasting comparing this lens to the Canon 50mm F/1.4/ However, this Samyang lens is designed for use with Sony E-Mount Cameras. It would be a much better choice than the Canon 50mm F/1.4 as that lens would require an adapter to work on a E-Mount camera.

Q: 2. Does this lens make any clicking noises when turning the focus ring and the aperture ring?

A: No clicking for focus ring, however it is not declicked for the aperture. There is a noticeable click but it is not too bad.

Q: 3. Does this lens support manual focus confirmation?

A: No

Q: 4. What is the difference between this lens and the Rokinon version? I've heard they are the same but the Rokinon seems to cost a little bit more.

A: I own this lens and have used the Rokinon version. There is no difference I've been able to tell. Each brand (Rokinon, samyang, bower) are the same and meant for different markets, but with the internet that doesn't matter.

Q: 5. Does this work with the Metabones Speedbooster XL 0.64x to M4/3 (i.e. any issues with focusing to infinite)?

A: When using the Metabones Speedbooster XL with the Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC Lens for Canon EF, it depends on the camera body being used to know for sure.

Q: 6. is it compatible with canon eos500N ( film camera / not digital ) ?

A: Yes, the Samyang 50mm is fully compatible.

Q: 7. What's the difference between this one and Rokinon 50? Because the price is 150 off

A: Both this Samyang lens and the Rokinon 50mm T1.5 (B&H # RO5015TC) are made by Samyang Optics in Korea and are both the same exact lens. Rokinon is a private distributor of Samyang here in the US Market. Going with the lesser priced Samyang lens is a great choice.

Q: 8. Does this include Image Optical Stabilization?

A: No.

Q: 9. What is the difference between this Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC Lens for Sony E an the same one but it is AF?

A: These are both manual focus lenses and are essentially identical for they are made by the same company in the same factory. The Rokinon is a little nicer finished and probably has a better brand name resale value.

Q: 10. Does this lens have a focus confirmation chip, similar to the Samyang 14mm?So the green light in the viewfinder lights up when focus is achieved?

A: This one does not have focus confirmation.