Samyang Rokinon

Samyang Optics, founded in 1972 in South Korea, is a manufacturer of camera lenses. According to their website, “With over 40 years of camera lens innovation and craftsmanship, we aim to provide a new generation of lenses that will allow every photographer and videographer to share their unique perspective with the world.”

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Urban Dance Portraits with Affordable Samyang Lenses

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Mirrorless 85mm f/1.4 Comparison | Sigma VS Rokinon/Samyang Christmas Light Bokeh Test!

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Samyang Enhances Autofocus Performance and Face Detection with Latest Firmware Updates

David Crewe

Samyang recently has updated the firmware for Sony E mount lenses to improve autofocus performance and face detection performance in video mode to meet the needs of both photographers and videographers. Also, Samyang has deligently updated RF mount lenses' firmware after the release of Canon R5 and R6 cameras.

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Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 FE Review

Matthew Saville

For only $399, you can get one of the best lenses that many have been waiting for on their full-frame mirrorless cameras!

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Samyang Launches A 35mm F1.8 AF Lens for Sony E-Mount

David Crewe

This prime lens provides mobility and convenience for shooting a wide range of subjects from everyday snapshots(indoor & outdoor), food photography, cityscapes, landscapes and more.

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Samyang AF 85mm F/1.4 RF Review – What Makes The 85mm Focal Length Special?

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Samyang´s 85mm is the first from a third-party company that brings a lens of this focal length for the new RF mount from Canon. Bringing a sharp and affordable go-to portrait lens for an incredible mirrorless system

Samyang Rokinon Launches Mk2 Versions of Popular 14mm f2.8 and 85mm f1.4 Lenses SLR Lounge 2000x1125

Samyang Just Released Updated ‘MK2’ Versions Of Their Popular 14mm F/2.8 & 85mm F/1.4 Lenses

David Crewe

Samyang, (also known as Rokinon), has recently released updated versions of two of its popular and best-selling lenses: the MF 14mm F2.8 MK2 and the MF 85mm F1.4 MK2.

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Samyang & Rokinon Release a 14mm f/2.8 Autofocus Lens for Canon RF Mount!

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Samyang has officially announced and released it's AF 14mm f/2.8 for Canon RF mount, available for pre-order now and expected to start shipping in early November!

Samyang AF 18mm f2.8 FE for Sony

Samyang Adds To Their “Tiny Series” Sony Lineup With A New Ultra-Wide 18mm f/2.8

David Crewe

Looking for an incredibly lightweight wide angle lens? Samyang expands on their "Tiny Series" of lenses with it's ultra-wide 18mm f/2.8 AF for Sony!

New Samyang 85mm f1.4 Lens For Canon Full Frame

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Samyang has announced a new 85mm f1.4 autofocus lens for Canon full frame cameras. It is the latest addition to the ...

Samyang/Rokinon 50mm f/1.4 AF For Sony E-mount 40% Off Today Only

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The best price on this 50mm 1.4 for Sony yet.

Samyang Announces Its Premium XP 50mm 1.2 Lens

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In recent years, there has been a pronounced push within the industry to provide stellar optics that both maximize our ...

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