Quick answer
The Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC is a wide-angle prime lens covering 35mm at f/1.4 for the Canon EF-M mount. Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
About this lens
This 35mm f/1.4 APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens from Samyang fits Canon EF-M mount cameras, with aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Canon EF-M
- Focal length
- 35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 10 groups
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC?
At 35mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.6x | 56mm | 35.6° | 42.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC use?
It uses the Canon EF-M mount, so it fits Canon EF-M cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC?
It is a fixed 35mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 35mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.4.
What is the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 56mm on full frame, with a 35.6° horizontal and 42.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC fit?
Any Canon EF-M-mount camera, including Canon EOS M10, Canon EOS M100, Canon EOS M2, Canon EOS M200, and Canon EOS M3 and 6 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF-M from other brands
All Canon EF-M lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
