Samyang introduces the world’s first cine AF lenses

The content creation industry is growing like never before. Regardless of whether its beauty tutorials, product reviews, or how to's it is video that we want to see when we want to be entertained or searching for new information.

This is something Samyang has taken to heart when introducing its brand-new line-up of lenses for video and film, the Samyang V-AF cine AF lens series.

 

The new V-AF series is the world's first lenses for video creators designed to make video content creation more convenient.

The series consists of 20mm T1.9, 24mm T1.9, 35mm T1.9, 45mm T1.9 and the 75mm T1.9 which is the first lens from this new line-up to be released. The remaining four other lenses will be released during 2022-2023.

 

The new lenses are designed for Sony E-mount and have several exciting and important functions such as gear cogs for follow focus, tally lamp and unified form factor throughout the entire line-up.

Thanks to the uniform weight and size, it´s easier to use the lenses with accessories such as gimbals or drones as you don't have to rebalance, which can sometimes be time-consuming.

 

The new V-AF series supports resolutions up to 8K in a small and lightweight form, which is well suited for use with handheld gimbals and drones, as well as for studios and location productions. All lenses within the new series are color-matched to avoid shifts when swapping lenses and the 9 aperture blades allow for a natural-looking bokeh.

 

There is also a tally lamp on the front which shows when the camera is recording. A function that is very much appreciated by YouTubers, among others.

 

On the side of the lens is a customizable dial that can be set to use manual focus or allow aperture adjustment by turning the focus ring.

Below that switch is a focus hold button, which allows the focus to be locked at a certain distance. The user can also assign other desired functions to the slider via firmware update.

 

The lens construction of the new V-AF 75mm T1.9 consist of 10 elements in 9 groups and has 2 ED and 2 HR special lenses that will provide a crisp and cinematic look to the video. Focus is handled by Samyang’s linear STM focus motor that provides a quiet and smooth autofocus whichminimizes vibration and noise.

The 9-bladed circular aperture design creates a smooth bokeh with a blurred background which make subjects stand out with deep dimensional impact.

 

Pricing and delivery

 

The new lens V-AF 75mm T1.9 will start to ship mid-September, the rest will follow under 2022-2023.

Recommended selling price is EUR 619,-     

 

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

 

Key specifications

• Unified form factor throughout the entire line-up

• AF powered by Samyang’s linear STM focus motor
• Tally lamp on the front
• Gear cogs for follow focus
• Smooth focus rotation
• All lenses are color matched
• Covers full-frame

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