
Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC
- Focal length
- 35 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.4
- Weight
- 690 g
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm
- Length
- 109 mm
At a Glance
Opening up to f/1.4, this 35 mm lens for full frame Nikon F mount is focused manually only. The wide aperture allows short shutter times in dim light and a shallow depth of field. It has a floating focus system and focuses down to 30 cm. At 690 g it suits street, reportage and everyday photography.
Good for
- Street
- Reportage
- Everyday
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
- 35 mm
- Max. focal length
- 35 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 12
- Groups
- 10
- Weight
- 690 g (1.52 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm (11.81 in)
- Length
- 109 mm (4.29 in)
- Diameter
- 83 mm (3.27 in)
Manufacturer data: lksamyang.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC fit?
The Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC | Samyang / Rokinon 35mm F1.4 | Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 | Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/2 |
| Weight | 690 g | 690 g | 830 g | 570 g |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm | 72 mm | 58 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 30 cm | 30 cm | 30 cm | 30 cm |
| Length | 109 mm | 109 mm | 120 mm | 99 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC: FAQ
Does the Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC have autofocus?
No, the Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC have image stabilization?
No, the Samyang 35mm 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 35mm F1.4 AS UMC weigh?
The Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC weighs 690 g. It is 109 mm long with a diameter of 83 mm.
What filter size does the Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC use?
The Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC takes 77 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC is 30 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.
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