I really wanted to like this one. The built quality and size is good, fast f/1.4 aperture and the focal lenght is interesting since it sits nicely between the 18mm and 23mm from Fuji.
But the results I got at wide apertures were really bad. Even with careful magnified focusing the photos were very soft.
I had to return it. I've read that this lens suffers a lot of sample variation, so maybe I just got a bad copy. But after this bad experience I'm not willing to try another one, will just go with a safer native brand.
I really wanted to like this one. The built quality and size is good, fast f/1.4 aperture and the focal lenght is interesting since it sits nicely between the 18mm and 23mm from Fuji.But the results I got at wide apertures were really bad. Even with careful magnified focusing the photos were very soft.I had to return it. I've read that this lens suffers a lot of sample variation, so maybe I just got a bad copy. But after this bad experience I'm not willing to try another one, will just go with a safer native brand.
Ricardo CordeiroSamyang's 21mm F1.4 ED AS UMC CS is a wide angle manual focus photo lens for mirrorless cameras with APS-C sensor sizes. With broad 21mm angle of view and 3 glass aspherical lenses, it provides an opportunity to experience the depth and breadth of photography. The Samyang 21mm F1.4 can be used for various purposes, such as exterior and interior landscapes and portraits. Samyang's 21mm F1.4 ED AS UMC CS has a low F number (F1.4). allowing you to precisely control the lens when shooting under various exposure environments including relatively dark situations. This lens features 8 elements in 7 groups including 1 extra low dispersion lens (ED) and 3 glass aspherical lenses (ASP) to offer high resolution throughout the image. Samyang's Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) is used to optimise the light penetration and minimises flare and ghosting. 0.28m minimum focusing distance helps to capture the object in close proximity. The lens features 9 aperture blades which are designed to be almost a full circle when the aperture is closed. This produces starlike rays clearly and beautifully. The solid frame of the lens is constructed from high-strength aluminium alloy which allows the lens to be lightweight, yet strong. A detachable petal-shaped lens hood further minimises flare and ghosting by sheltering the lens from unwanted stray light. Available for 4 mirrorless camera mounts: Sony E, Micro 4/3, Fuji-X and Canon M.
Samyang 21mm F1.4 CSC Manual Focus Lens for Fuji X
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