Rokinon 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC vs Samyang 50mm T1.3 AS UMC CS
Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Rokinon 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC if
- You shoot full frame: the Samyang 50mm T1.3 AS UMC CS is made for APS-C
Pick the Samyang 50mm T1.3 AS UMC CS if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
9 differences| Rokinon 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC | Samyang 50mm T1.3 AS UMC CS | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Rokinon
|
Samyang
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
|
f/1.3
|
| Weight |
555 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
99.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
81.6 mm
|
73.6 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.45 m
closer
|
0.5 m
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 6 groups
|
9 elements / 7 groups
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Rokinon 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC
The Rokinon 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC is a fast standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.4 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with aspherical elements. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Our notes