Quick answer
The Samyang 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS is a wide-angle prime lens covering 35mm at f/1.2 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
About this lens
The Samyang 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 35mm at f/1.2 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Samyang 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.2
- Lens type
- Prime
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 7 groups
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.38 m
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Samyang 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 70mm | 28.8° | 34.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Samyang 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS?
It is a fixed 35mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.2. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Samyang 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS 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/1.2.
What is the Samyang 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 70mm on full frame, with a 28.8° horizontal and 34.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Samyang 35mm f/1.2 ED AS UMC CS fit?
Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
