Samyang XP 50mm f/1.2 lens review (exemplary performance, ePhotozine)

Samyang XP 50mm F/1.2
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Samyang XP 50mm f/1.2 at a glance:

  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.2 to f/16
  • One Aspherical Element
  • One High Refractive Index Element
  • Ultra Multi-Coating
  • Manual Focus Design
  • Aluminum Lens Housing
  • Nine-Blade Diaphragm

ePhotozine reviewed the new Samyang XP 50mm f/1.2 (also branded Rokinon).

The Samyang XP 50mm f/1.2 seems to be a performing lens, with low CA, excellent sharpness, low distortion, a great bokeh, and no flare.

From the conclusion:

There is very little difference in brightness between a f/1.4 and f/1.2 lens. The wider aperture also means more difficulty in focusing, but only because the point of focus is so fine. In reality, if used carefully with magnifying aids then it is highly accurate. The lens is also very bulky and very heavy, certainly quite huge compared to a conventional 50mm f/1.4.

However, the price is reasonable and the standard is very high, so there are clear benefits for those for whom the difference is significant. In any event, the performance is exemplary. Read the review

ePhotozine’s sample pictures shot with the new Samyang lens can be seen here.

The Samyang XP 50mm f/1.2 can be pre-ordered for $999 at B&H Photo and Adorama.

Samyang XP 50mm f/1.2 sample pictures (ePhotozine)

Samyang XP 50mm F/1.2
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Samyang XP 50mm f/1.2 at a glance:

  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.2 to f/16
  • One Aspherical Element
  • One High Refractive Index Element
  • Ultra Multi-Coating
  • Manual Focus Design
  • Aluminum Lens Housing
  • Nine-Blade Diaphragm

ePhotozine posted a set of sample pictures shot with the new Samyang/Rokinon XP 50mm f/1.2 lens.

The Samyang XP 50mm f/1.2 can be pre-ordered for $999 at B&H Photo and Adorama.

Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF officially announced

Tokina Opera 50mm F/1.4
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Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF at a glance:

  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
  • Ring-Shaped Ultrasonic AF Motor
  • Electric Diaphragm Mechanism
  • Weather-Sealed Construction

Tokina announced the Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF lens for full frame DSLRs.

The Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF is not available for pre-order right now, but B&H Photo notifies you when it is. The new Tokina lens is expected to be release to the general public Summer 2018. It will be on display at CP+.

Tokina press release:

KENKO TOKINA CO., LTD. IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE NEW TOKINA OPERA 50MM F1.4 FF, A PREMIUM FULL-FRAME LENS FOR HIGH-END DSLR CAMERAS

Overview

About opera series

With the debut of opera 50mm F1.4 FF we are launching a new series of next generation premium full-frame lenses for high-end DSLR cameras called “opera” series.

Opera series is designed to perfectly match recent high-spec full-frame DSLR cameras, which keep requiring high quality optics to be used with. In addition to originally high-valued Tokina AT-X series, this new opera series is positioned as top premium series of full-frame size lenses and will be further expanded with other lenses of related specifications and performance.

In modern society the word “opera” is commonly used to express general genres of stage art. In Italian it means work or work of art. As an omitted art genre definition opera comes from “opera musicale” that means a piece of music work. In Latin opera comes from “opus” and in contemporary language “magnum opus”, “opera magna” still has a meaning of “great literary, artistic or intellectual work”. We chose the name “opera” for a new premium full-frame DSLR lens series thinking of a lens that will help photographer in creating real “work of art”.

About the product

The debuting premium full-frame lens for high-end DSLR cameras in opera series is 50mm F1.4 FF (FF – Full-Frame). Designed for full-frame format DSLR cameras, opera 50mm F1.4 FF adopts a ring-shaped ultrasonic motor for autofocus drive module. Weather sealing prevents from dust and moisture to come inside the lens body. For the first time in Tokina line up Nikon mount model incorporates an electric diaphragm mechanism. The direction of the focus ring rotation fits the genuine Nikon and Canon lens.

Mounts: Nikon F, Canon EF Sensor size: full-frame format

Mounts: Nikon F, Canon EF
Sensor size: full frame format

About sales release:
Sales release: Summer 2018

A prototype of Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF will be displayed at CP+2018 Kenko Tokina booth location: Exhibition Hall(1F), booth # G-57

Images of Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 for Canon mount surface on the web

Images of what appears the Canon mount version of the Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 lens surfaced on Twitter.

We expect the Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 to be announced for CP+.

Tokina set to announce Opera 50mm F/1.4 FF lens for full frame DSLR

Opera 50mm f/1.4Tokina is set to announce soon a new lens, the Opera 50mm F/1.4 FF for full frame DSLRs. The lens will come with Canon and Nikon mounts. Announcement may happen next week.

Machine translated specifications Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF:

  • AF lens for full-size compatible digital single lens reflex camera
  • Mount: For Canon · For Nikon
  • Ring type ultrasonic motor adopted
  • Dust-proof drip
  • For the first time at Tokina adopted electromagnetic iris system for Nikon
  • The direction of rotation of the focus ring is the same as that of a genuine lens for both Canon and Nikon
  • Scheduled release date: Summer 2018
  • Is announcement on February 28?
[via Nokishita]