Samyang T1.5 / 50mm AS UMC Cine Lens – Micro Four Thirds, Made in Korea
Versatile 100mm-equivalent cine prime for Micro 4/3 filmmakers and photographers
Crafted in Korea for video and stills, the Samyang T1.5 / 50mm AS UMC lens brings cinematic performance to Micro Four Thirds systems. With its smooth manual focus, de-clicked aperture, and robust all-metal construction, this 100mm-equivalent prime excels at portraiture, interview work, and low-light scenes where shallow depth-of-field and buttery bokeh set your footage apart.
Condition:
• Like-new—no dust, haze, mold, scratches, or physical wear
• Optics immaculate; focus and iris rings buttery smoothIncludes:
• Samyang T1.5 / 50mm AS UMC cine lens (MFT mount)
• Front and rear capsNot Included: Box, hood, or other accessories
Key Features & Specifications:
Focal Length: 50mm (100mm equivalent on MFT)
Maximum Aperture: T1.5 for cinematic low-light performance and ultra-shallow depth-of-field
Mount: Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
Optical Design: 7 elements in 6 groups with Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) for reduced flare and ghosting
Aperture Blades: 8, for smooth round bokeh highlights
Focus Barrel: 270° rotation for precise manual focus pulls
Iris Control: De-clicked for seamless exposure ramps during filming
Minimum Focus Distance: 0.45m (1.5ft)
Filter Thread: Ø67mm
Dimensions: Approx. 70 × 95mm (D × L)
Weight: Approx. 430g
Build: All-metal housing, geared focus/iris rings for cinema rigs
Customer Highlights:
“Incredible cinematic look—creamy bokeh and tack-sharp footage even wide open.”
— ★★★★★ A.K., indie filmmaker
“Focus throw is perfect for smooth rack focuses, and the build feels bombproof.”
— ★★★★☆ M.P., videographer
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can I use this lens for stills photography?
A: Absolutely. Although geared for video, it produces gorgeous still images with its fast T1.5 aperture and stellar optics.
Q: Is autofocus available?
A: No. This is a fully manual cine lens designed for precise focus control.
Q: Does the de-clicked iris work well for video transitions?
A: Yes—smooth, silent aperture changes allow you to ramp exposure without audible clicks.
Q: What’s the close-focus capability?
A: Minimum focus distance is 0.45m (1.5ft), enabling tight medium-close shots with attractive background separation.
Q: Will it cover full-frame cameras?
A: No—it’s optimized for Micro Four Thirds sensors; on larger formats, you’ll see heavy vignetting.