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Kamlan 50mm F1.1

Micro Four Thirds (MFT/M43)

Kamlan 50mm F1.1

Focal length
50 mm
Aperture
f/1.1
Weight
248 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm
Length
60 mm

At a Glance

The Kamlan 50mm F1.1 is a compact prime for Micro Four Thirds, equal to 100 mm in full-frame terms, which puts it in telephoto territory. Its f/1.1 aperture opens very wide, allowing short shutter times and a very shallow depth of field. It weighs 248 g and is focused manually, down to 50 cm. Portraits and travel suit it well.

Good for

  • Portraits
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
50 mm
Max. focal length
50 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.1
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.1
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
5
Groups
5
Weight
248 g (0.55 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm (19.69 in)
Length
60 mm (2.36 in)
Diameter
60 mm (2.36 in)

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 fit?

The Kamlan 50mm F1.1 fits all Micro Four Thirds cameras. There its field of view equals 100 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 2).

Micro Four Thirds cameras

Micro Four Thirds:
OM System PEN,OM System OM-3,OM System OM-5 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G97 (G99M2),Panasonic Lumix GH7,OM System OM-1 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G9 II,Panasonic Lumix G100D,OM System OM-5,OM System OM-1,Panasonic Lumix GH6,Panasonic Lumix GH5 II,Olympus PEN E-P7,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV,Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III,Panasonic Lumix G100 (G110),Panasonic Lumix BGH1,Olympus PEN E-PL10,Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III,Panasonic Lumix G95 (G90, G91),Olympus OM-D E-M1X,Panasonic Lumix GX9,Panasonic Lumix GF10 (GF90, GX880),Olympus PEN E-PL9,Panasonic Lumix GH5S,Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K,Panasonic Lumix G9,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III (Mark III S),Panasonic Lumix GF9 (GX850, GX800),Panasonic Lumix GH5,Olympus PEN E-PL8,Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G85 (G80, G81),Panasonic Lumix GX85 (GX80, GX7 Mark II),Olympus PEN-F,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix GX8,Panasonic Lumix G7,Panasonic Lumix GF7,Olympus Air A01,Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix GM5,Olympus PEN E-PL7,Panasonic Lumix GH4,Olympus OM-D E-M10,Panasonic Lumix GM1,Olympus OM-D E-M1,Panasonic Lumix GX7,Olympus PEN E-PL6,Olympus PEN E-P5,Panasonic Lumix G6,Panasonic Lumix GF6,Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera,Olympus PEN E-PM2,Olympus PEN E-PL5,Panasonic Lumix GH3,Panasonic Lumix G5,Panasonic Lumix GF5,Olympus OM-D E-M5,Blackmagic Cinema Camera (MFT),Panasonic Lumix GX1,Olympus PEN E-PM1,Olympus PEN E-PL3,Olympus PEN E-P3,Panasonic Lumix GF3,Panasonic Lumix G3,Olympus PEN E-PL2,Panasonic Lumix GF2,Panasonic Lumix GH2,Panasonic Lumix G2,Panasonic Lumix G10,Olympus PEN E-PL1 (E-PL1s),Olympus PEN E-P2,Panasonic Lumix GF1,Olympus PEN E-P1,Panasonic Lumix GH1,Panasonic Lumix G1

Kamlan 50mm F1.1 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Micro Four Thirds lenses.

LensKamlan 50mm F1.1Kamlan 50mm F1.1 IISamyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CSTTArtisan 50mm f/1.2
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/1.1f/1.1f/1.2f/1.2
Weight248 g600 g375 g336 g
Filter diameter52 mm62 mm62 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance50 cm40 cm50 cm50 cm
Length60 mm68 mm73 mm60 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Kamlan 50mm F1.1: FAQ

Does the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 have autofocus?

No, the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 have image stabilization?

No, the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 weigh?

The Kamlan 50mm F1.1 weighs 248 g. It is 60 mm long with a diameter of 60 mm.

What filter size does the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 use?

The Kamlan 50mm F1.1 takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Kamlan 50mm F1.1 is 50 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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