Affording you a life-size 1:1 magnification and a minimum focusing distance of 1', the Samsung NX mount Samyang 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Samsung NXfrom Samyang 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Samsung NXis a manual focus short telephoto designed for working with subjects both near and far. The optical design incorporates one high refractive index element and one extra-low dispersion element to reduce chromatic aberrations and distortions throughout the focusing range, and an Ultra Multi-Coating has also been applied to minimize flare and ghosting for increase contrast and color neutrality. A long focal length lens with close focusing abilities and a high magnification ratio, this macro lens is ideal for making close-up, detailed images of nearby subjects.

NX Mount Lens/APS-C Format    150mm (35mm Equivalent)    Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/32    One High Refractive Index Element    One Extra-Low Dispersion Element    Ultra Multi-Coating    1:1 Magnification, 1' Minimum Focus    Internal Focus; Manual Focus Design    Non-Rotating Filter Mount    Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

This 100mm f/2.8 lens features a Samsung NX mount, and is compatible with APS-C sensors where it will provide a 150mm equivalent focal length.

A bright f/2.8 maximum aperture is useful for working in a variety of lighting conditions and the minimum f/32 aperture helps to attain a long depth of field when working with close-up subjects.

One high refractive index element and one extra-low dispersion element help to control chromatic aberrations and minimize distortions throughout the focusing and aperture ranges.

An Ultra Multi-Coating has been applied to lens elements to reduce lens flare and ghosting for increased clarity, contrast, and color fidelity.

Featuring a macro design, this lens affords a 1:1 maximum magnification ratio along with a minimum focusing distance of 1'.

Benefitting working with especially close subjects, this manual focus lens features an internal focus design to maintain the overall lens length during use. Additionally, the front filter mount does not rotate when focusing to better enable the use of polarizers, graduated ND, and other filter types that require precise positioning.

A rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out-of-focus quality when using selective focus or shallow depth of field techniques.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this manual lens be suitable for nighttime wide angle astrophotography for a Canon T3i DSLR?

A: Most zooms have maximum apertures of f:3.5 to f:4.0. With this opening at f:2.0, you gain two stops of light. It would be for instance the equivalent of being able to take a picture at ISO 400 instead of 1600 or to take a picture at 1/15 of a sec. instead of 1/4. Since astrophotography must be taken on a tripod anyways and asks for slow speeds, I would not say that this lens is really a plus for astrophotography. But it is a good quality lens for the price.

Q: 2. Does Samyang 100mm f/2.8 has auto confirmation chip ?

A: This lens does not have a focus confirmation chip.

Q: 3. Is this full frame lens or APS-C lens?

A: It is a full frame lens.

Q: 4. Is this lens comptable with Sony A7RII?

A: Yes, the Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro Lens for Sony E is compatible with the Sony A7RII. The lens will connect to the camera, and one can manually focus. Because their is no electronic communication, between the lens and the camera, changing f stops is manual as well. To be able to trip the shutter one must set the camera to the w/o lens setting.

Q: 5. Can this be used with a canon T2i (550d)?

A: The manual focus Samyang 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS Lens for Canon is compatible with the Canon T2i.

Q: 6. Does this lens work with a Fujifilm XE2?

A: Yes, the Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Fujifilm X is designed for Fuji Mirrorless cameras and will be compatible with the X-E2.

Q: 7. Will this lens work with a Sony alpha 200 body?

A: Yes, this lens will work with the Sony Alpha 200 and any other Sony camera that uses the A mount and has an APS-C sensor.

Q: 8. Please confirm that this lens is chipped for auto exposure with Nikon cameras. The photos show that it has the electrical contacts on the lens mount, and the aperture ring has a Nikon type AI coupling ridge, but there isn't any mention of this in the lens description.

A: That lens does not have electronic connections. You can use the camera in Aperture priority or manual.

Q: 9. Is the lens hood included with de Samyang 100mm f/2.8 like its Rokinon analog?

A: The Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro Lens for Nikon F does come with a lens hood, yes.

Q: 10. Would this be compatible with a Panasonic BGH1?

A: Yes. Would make a nice and lens combo for any Panasonic GH end-user.