Samyang Micro Four Thirds mount Ultra-wide prime
Samyang 10mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II
Quick answer
The Samyang 10mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 10mm at f/3.1 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
- APS-C (15mm equiv.)
- 68 Micro Four Thirds cameras
- Focal
- 10mm
- Aperture
- f/3.1
- Min focus
- 0.24m
- AF motor
- None
What 10mm sees
- APS-C crop 1.5× → 15mm
- 110.5° 100.4° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 10mm. Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorSamyang 10mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 10mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.1
- Format coverage
- APS-C
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 9 groups
Focus
- Autofocus motor
- None
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.24 m
Physical
- Diameter
- 87 mm
General
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Lens type
- Prime
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Samyang 10mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II?
At 10mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 10mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Samyang 10mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II?
It is a fixed 10mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.1. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Samyang 10mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 10mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/3.1.
What is the Samyang 10mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 15mm on full frame, with a 100.4° horizontal and 110.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Samyang 10mm T3.1 VDSLR ED AS NCS CS II 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 63 more.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
