Samyang has introduced a compact and lightweight AF 75mm F1.8 X autofocus lens for FUJIFILM X-mount mirrorless cameras. The lens is designed for APS-C sensors and provides a field of view of about 21.9 ° at a minimum focusing distance of 69 cm . price $500.
When shooting with full-frame cameras, photographers use lenses with a focal length of 75 mm for portraits, fashion photos, where it is important to separate the subject from the background. On an APS-C camera, the focal length of 75 mm becomes 112.5 mm, so the novelty is a compact telephoto camera – body length 69.3 mm and weight 257 g. The lens is suitable for shooting video from a steadicam.
Optical construction of the SAMYANG AF 75mm F1.8 X lens
The optical design of the AF 75mm F1.8 X lens consists of 10 elements in 9 groups, including 2 HR glass elements with high refraction and three ED elements with extra-low dispersion, which provide sufficient contrast and high resolution throughout the frame, which can be seen on test images. The maximum aperture of F1.8 ensures a shallow depth of field and promises pleasing bokeh.
The lens uses a micro-patterned rubberized focusing ring and a matte finish on the body, it has weather seals at 5 different points on the lens, and the manufacturer promises good protection against snow, dust, and splashing water.
Lens SAMYANG AF 75mm F1.8 X
The AF 75mm F1.8 X autofocus lens promises quiet, accurate and fast autofocus and subject tracking for video recording.
There is a preset aperture function, and you can control the depth of field when recording in autofocus mode. You can also focus manually if necessary.
Lens SAMYANG AF 75mm F1.8 X
Specifications
- Mount: Fuji X
- APS-C viewing angle: 21.9°
- Aperture range: F1.8 – 22
- Optical design: 10 elements in 9 groups
- Special lenses: HR 2, ED 3
- Coating: UMC
- Minimum focusing distance: 69 cm
- Magnification ratio: 0.13x
- Aperture blades: 9
- Filter Size: 62mm
- Max Diameter: 70mm
- Length: 69.3 mm
- Weight: 259g
- Weather seal: yes
- AF / MF mode switch: yes
- Autofocus Drive: Linear STM
Compatible Camera List
- X-H1
- X-S10
- X-pro 1
- X-Pro 2
- X-Pro 3
- X-E1
- X-E2
- X-E2s
- X-E3
- X-E4
- X-T1
- X-T2
- X-T3
- X-T4
- X-T10
- X-T20
- X-T30
Incompatible Models:
- X-A1
- X-A2
- X-A3
- X-A4
- X-A5
- X-A7
- X-A10
- X-T100
- X-T200
What about the prices?
The price for the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 X lens is approx $499.