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Samyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AS UMC

Canon EF

Samyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AS UMC

Focal length
50 mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Weight
535 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm
Length
75 mm

At a Glance

A 50 mm standard prime with an f/1.4 maximum aperture, this lens is made for Canon EF full-frame cameras. The wide opening brings short shutter times in low light and a shallow depth of field. Focus and aperture are manual, and focusing is internal down to 45 cm. It fits everyday shooting, street and low light.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Street
  • Low light

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
50 mm
Max. focal length
50 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.4
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
9
Groups
6
Weight
535 g (1.18 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm (17.72 in)
Length
75 mm (2.95 in)
Diameter
82 mm (3.23 in)

Manufacturer data: rokinon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Samyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AS UMC fit?

The Samyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AS UMC is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 80 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Samyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AS UMC compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensSamyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AS UMCSamyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMCZeiss Milvus 50mm F1.4Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.4f/1.4f/1.4
Weight535 g535 g922 g380 g
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm67 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance45 cm45 cm45 cm45 cm
Length75 mm74.7 mm97.5 mm48 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Samyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AS UMC: FAQ

Does the Samyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AS UMC have autofocus?

No, the Samyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AS UMC has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Samyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AS UMC have image stabilization?

No, the Samyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AS UMC has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Samyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AS UMC weigh?

The Samyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AS UMC weighs 535 g. It is 75 mm long with a diameter of 82 mm.

What filter size does the Samyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AS UMC use?

The Samyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AS UMC takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Samyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AS UMC focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Samyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AS UMC is 45 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Samyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AS UMC a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Samyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AS UMC covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 80 mm in full-frame terms.

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