Samyang 50mm T1.5 VDSLR II E-mount

The 50mm T1.5 VDSLR AS UMC Lens for Sony E Mount from Samyang is a fast, manual focus, prime lens. Compatible with full frame and APS-C format E-mount cameras this lens provides the 35mm focal length equivalent of 75mm with APS-C sensors. It provides a maximum aperture of T1.5 for effective low light capture and shallow depth of field control and an 8 blade iris for attractive bokeh. Optimized for cinema and video applications, the focus and aperture control rings are outfitted with industry standard gearing, which provides an interface for working with a traditional follow focus. The aperture control ring has also been de-clicked, which enables smooth iris pulls. In addition, bright aperture and distance markings are printed on the lens barrel facing laterally to facilitate easier control by a focus puller.

The minimum focusing distance of 50 mm is 1.5'. Internal focusing minimizes the effect of lens breathing, providing a more consistent angle of view when adjusting focus. The lens consists of 9 elements in 6 groups, including one aspherical element and one hybrid aspherical element to reduce aberration. In addition, the multi-layer lens coating helps improve light transmission, reducing flare and ghosting. The filter thread diameter is 77 mm.

The VDSLR line of cine lenses unifies Samyang's cine lenses into a cohesive series. Each of the VDSLR lenses will offer the same settings for their focus and aperture rings, so there will be no need to re-adjust follow focus and other kit accessories when changing lenses. Each lens is also color tested to match the other lenses in the series and provide the same color and contrast when shooting video. Finally, the lenses are marked with focus scales on each side of the tube for easier adjustment from either side of the camera.