Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS Review

October 8, 2015 | Mark Goldstein | Rating star Rating star Rating star Rating star

Main Rivals

Listed below are some of the rivals of the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS.

Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 APD R

The Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R APD is a fast short telephoto prime lens for Fujifilm X-series compact system cameras. Offering a built-in apodisation filter that promises smoother bokeh, is the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R lens worth considering? Read our Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R review to find out...

Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R

The Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R is a very fast short telephoto prime lens for Fujifilm X-series compact system cameras. Offering a classic focal range of 84mm in 35mm terms, is the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R lens worth considering? Read our Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R review to find out...

Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital 45mm f/1.8

The M.ZUIKO Digital 45mm f/1.8 is a new portrait lens for the Micro Four Thirds system. Offering a 90mm focal length, fast and near-silent focusing and a bright maximum aperture of f/1.8, this short tele-photo lens is perfect for head and shoulder portraits. Read our Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital 45mm f/1.8 review to find out if it's a must-have for all Micro Four Thirds users.

Panasonic LUMIX G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.

The Panasonic LUMIX G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. is a new portrait lens for the Micro Four Thirds system. Offering an 85mm focal length, fast and near-silent focusing, image stabilisation and a bright maximum aperture of f/1.7, this short telephoto lens is perfect for head and shoulder portraits. Read our Panasonic LUMIX G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. review to find out if it's a must-have for all Micro Four Thirds users...