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Samyang SYDS35M-MFT 35mm T1.5 Cine Lens Micro 4/3

Name: Samyang SYDS35M-MFT 35mm T1.5 Cine Lens Micro 4/3
Brand: Samyang
SKU: SYDS35M-MFT

Capture Cinematic Excellence with a Wide-Angle Perspective The Samyang SYDS35M-MFT VDSLR II 35mm T1.5 Cine Lens is designed for Olympus/Panasonic Micro 4/3 cameras, offering a wide-angle perspective with exceptional optical performance. As part of Samyang's VDSLR II line, this lens features unifi...

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Overview

Capture Cinematic Excellence with a Wide-Angle Perspective

The Samyang SYDS35M-MFT VDSLR II 35mm T1.5 Cine Lens is designed for Olympus/Panasonic Micro 4/3 cameras, offering a wide-angle perspective with exceptional optical performance. As part of Samyang's VDSLR II line, this lens features unified gear positions, dual focusing scales, and color-matched elements for consistent video production.

Key Features:

Full Frame Coverage: With an aperture range of T1.5 - T22.
Unified Gear Positions: Aligned focus and aperture gears for seamless lens swapping.
Dual Focusing Scales: Located on both sides of the lens for convenience.
Color Matched: Ensures consistent color and contrast across the VDSLR II lens lineup.
Wide Angle of View: 63.1 degrees on full frame cameras & 40.8 degrees on APS-C.
Minimum Focusing Distance: 12 inches.
Filter Size: 77mm.

Key Features

Full frame coverage with aperture range of T1.5 - T22

New VDSLR II line that is color matched with other Samyang VDSLR II lenses and have unified gear and aperture positions among all Samyang VDSLR II lenses

63.1 degrees angle of view on full frame cameras & 40.8 degrees angle of view on APS-C

Minimum focusing distance of 12 inches; uses filter size of 77mm

Specifications

Mount Type

Micro 4/3

Aperture Range

T1.5 - T22

Full Frame Coverage

Yes

Angle of View (Full Frame)

63.1 degrees

Angle of View (APS-C)

40.8 degrees

Minimum Focusing Distance

12 inches

Filter Size

77mm

Lens Line

VDSLR II

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this lens compatible with full frame cameras?

Yes, the Samyang SYDS35M-MFT 35mm T1.5 Cine Lens offers full frame coverage, though it is designed for a Micro 4/3 mount.

What is the widest aperture setting available on this lens?

This lens features a fast maximum aperture of T1.5, which is excellent for low-light conditions and creating shallow depth of field.

Does this lens match the color of other Samyang VDSLR II lenses?

Yes, it is part of the new VDSLR II line and is color matched with other lenses in the series for consistent footage.

What is the closest focusing distance for this lens?

The Samyang SYDS35M-MFT has a minimum focusing distance of 12 inches, allowing for detailed close-up shots.

What filter size does this lens use?

This lens uses a 77mm filter size for attaching various filters.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 Pros

Offers full frame coverage, making it compatible with a wide range of camera sensors and preserving a consistent field of view.
Features a fast aperture range from T1.5 to T22, providing excellent low-light performance and creative control over depth of field.
Part of the new VDSLR II line, ensuring color matching with other Samyang VDSLR II lenses for consistent looks across a set.
Designed with unified gear and aperture positions across all Samyang VDSLR II lenses, streamlining follow focus and aperture adjustments on set.
Provides a comfortable minimum focusing distance of 12 inches, allowing for close-up shots with detailed subjects.

👎 Cons

The lens is specifically designed for Micro 4/3 mounts, which limits its compatibility with other camera systems without adapters.
While offering full frame coverage, its native mount is Micro 4/3, meaning it will behave as a different focal length on full-frame cameras through adapters.
The 63.1 degrees angle of view is for full frame cameras and it becomes 40.8 degrees on APS-C, which might cause confusion for users of different sensor sizes.
Specific details on optical construction, such as the number of elements or groups, are not provided, which can be a factor for image quality assessment.
Manual focus and aperture control are implied by the cine lens design, which may not be ideal for users who prefer autofocus or electronic aperture control.