Samyang 50mm T1.5 VDSLR II Cine Prime Lens for Canon EF

The Samyang 50mm T1.5 VDSLR II is a professional cine prime lens designed for full-frame Canon EF mount cameras. With a fast T1.5 aperture and de-clicked iris ring, it delivers smooth, silent aperture changes ideal for video production. The lens features a durable all-metal construction, ultra multi-coating (UMC) for reduced flare and ghosting, and standard 0.8 MOD gears on both focus and iris rings for use with follow focus systems.

Advantages

Fast T1.5 maximum aperture enables excellent low-light performance and shallow depth of field. De-clicked iris ring allows for stepless aperture control during recording. The 200° focus ring rotation provides precise manual focusing. All-metal housing ensures durability on set.

Suitable for

• Professional video and film production
• Full-frame cinema cameras
• Canon EF mount cameras
• Filmmakers requiring a compact, fast cine prime

Key specifications

• Focal Length: 50mm
• Maximum T-Stop: T1.5
• Minimum T-Stop: T22
• Lens Mount: Canon EF
• Format Coverage: Full-Frame
• Optical Design: 9 Elements in 6 Groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 8
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.45 m (1.48 ft)
• Filter Thread Size: 77 mm
• Focus Type: Manual Focus
• Aperture Control: Manual, De-clicked
• Gear Standard: 0.8 MOD (Focus & Iris)
• Angle of View (Full-Frame): 46.2°
• Coating: Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC)
• Image Stabilization: No
• Series: VDSLR II
• Construction: Metal
• Focus Ring Rotation Angle: 200°
• Iris Ring Rotation Angle: 60°

Recommendations

This lens is an excellent choice for videographers seeking a high-quality, affordable cine prime with consistent color rendition and smooth manual controls. Pair with a follow focus system for best results.