Samyang was kind enough to send us some primes of their V-AF series for E-mount to test in the field. These small lenses are perfect to use on a gimbal and have some surprising features. But are they really the best option currently on the market? Let’s take a look at this new series of lenses that have received unjustifiably little coverage in the media so far – the Samyang V-AF series of E-Mount primes. Let’s get started! You might know the South Korean brand Samyang by the name Rokinon, especially if you’re in the US. Samyang calls their new V-AF lenses “The World’s First Cine AF”, which is quite a daring statement, to be honest. We have seen other lenses primarily geared toward video use that also feature autofocus capabilities. However, admittedly, there aren’t many comparable alternatives to this series available. Samyang V-AF – E-mount only The Samyang V-AF series comes only in E-mount, which limits them to the use on Sony cameras. In total, five different focal lengths were announced: 20mm, 24mm, 35mm, 45mm and 75mm, all except the 20mm which have been released so far. We kindly received the 24mm, 35mm and 75mm for testing purposes. So let’s dive into the review! Samyang V-AF 24, 35 and 75mm T1.9 E-mount lenses. Image credit: CineD Same size & weight across the line – perfect for gimbals What’s amazing about the series is their low weight and uniformity, as they all share the same weight at 280 grams, as well...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 22 February, 2023