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20 February 2018
Samyang has announced its XP 50mm f1.4 with a Canon EF mount, its third XP lens built for dSLR cameras with a resolution over 50 megapixels for both still photography and 8K video.
Designed with 11 elements in 8 groups, it includes special optic lenses, an aspherical lens and a high-refractive lens. Flare and ghosting are minimized by Samyang's ultra multi coating.
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the XP 50mm include:
SAMYANG XP 50mm f1.4 LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Canon EF Focal Length 50mm Aperture f1.4 to f16
9 diaphragm bladesAngle of View 46.6° Full frame
31.0° APS-CMinimum Focus 1.48 ft. Magnification 0.17x Optical Design 11 elements in 8 groups Autofocus No Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 86mm Dimensions 3.65 x 4.61 inches Weight 45.50 oz. (3.31 lbs.) PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Samyang said the XP 50mm f1.2 will be available in March but for between €799 and €950. We'll update this report with affiliate links when they become available.