Quick answer
The Samyang 35mm f/2.8 ED AS UMC is a wide-angle prime lens covering 35mm at f/2.8 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
Samyang 35mm f/2.8 ED AS UMC: a wide-angle prime lens with a 35mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made 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/2.8 ED AS UMC specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
What can you shoot with the Samyang 35mm f/2.8 ED 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 bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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/2.8 ED AS UMC 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/2.8 ED AS UMC?
It is a fixed 35mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Samyang 35mm f/2.8 ED 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/2.8.
What is the Samyang 35mm f/2.8 ED AS UMC 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/2.8 ED AS UMC 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.
Olympus
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro
12-40mm · f/2.8 · Micro Four Thirds
Voigtlander
Color-Skopar 35mm f/2.5
35mm · f/2.5 · Micro Four Thirds
Olympus
M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II R
14-42mm · f/3.5 · Micro Four Thirds
Olympus
M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ
14-42mm · f/3.5 · Micro Four Thirds
