Quick answer
The Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro is a short telephoto macro lens covering 100mm at f/2.8 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 100mm f/2.8 macro lens, the Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro is designed for Micro Four Thirds mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 100mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Macro
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 12 groups
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro?
At 100mm this is a short telephoto macro, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
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 | 200mm | 10.3° | 12.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro?
It is a fixed 100mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 100mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 200mm on full frame, with a 10.3° horizontal and 12.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro 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.
