Samyang completes its line-up of V-AF lenses with a new wide-angle.

Samyang V-AF 20mm T1.9 Sony FE

Samyang introduces the final lens in its popular V-AF lens series, the Samyang V-AF 20mm T1.9.

Since its introduction in the fall of 2022, the popular lens series designed for Sony E-mount has enjoyed great success as the world’s first cine AF lens series.

The new V-AF 20mm comes with the same features as the other lenses in the series such as a focus ring with gears ready for follow focus mounting, a tally light and a uniform form factor across the entire line. The uniform weight and size make it easy to use the lenses with accessories such as gimbals and drones, as there is no need to rebalance.

Its wide focal length makes it ideal for content creators and videographers who want to capture landscapes, cityscapes, handheld vlogging or real estate footage.

The V-AF series supports resolutions up to 8K in a small and lightweight form factor, and all lenses in the series are color-matched for a consistent image when changing lenses and the 9 aperture blades provide a natural, soft bokeh. The fast autofocus makes it easy to capture moving subjects with a cinematic touch.

A new anamorphic adapter

In conjunction with the launch of the new wide-angle lens, a new anamorphic adapter is also being introduced that will work together with the V-AF lenses to produce the distinctive anamorphic look that many filmmakers desire.

The adapters provide a fast maximum aperture of T1.9 and works with Samyang V-AF 24, 35, 45, 75 and 100mm. It covers full frame on all lenses except 24 mm that covers APS-C/Super 35.

When coupled with selected lenses, the adapter produces a 1.7x squeeze ratio that provides an adequate aspect ratio for Cinemascope, enabling expansive panoramic effects even in regular photo shooting scenario. The adapter adds an oval bokeh to the image with amber flare effects instead of the usual blue for a more natural look.

In addition to the optical features, the adapter also has a Soft Focus Mode that produces an image with an even softer focus for more creative looks. It has a built-in Tally lamp in the front and electronic connectors that communicate with both the lens and camera.

Pricing and shipping

Both the new lens and adapter will start to ship in May 2024.

Recommended selling price is:

Samyang V-AF 20mm T1.9 Sony FE EUR 629; -

Samyang V-AF Anamorphic adapter EUR 1009; -

For further information, please contact Karsten.rath@focusnordic.com