
Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC
- Focal length
- 50 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.4
- Weight
- 520 g
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 45 cm
- Length
- 72.2 mm
At a Glance
This standard prime for Nikon F covers full frame at 50 mm and opens to f/1.4. The large opening shortens shutter times in low light and allows a shallow depth of field. Focusing is manual only, and the closest focus distance is 45 cm. It suits everyday shooting, street photography 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
- 520 g (1.15 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 45 cm (17.72 in)
- Length
- 72.2 mm (2.84 in)
- Diameter
- 81.6 mm (3.21 in)
Manufacturer data: samyanglens.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC fit?
The Samyang 50mm 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 75 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 50mm F1.4 AS UMC compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC | Samyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AS UMC | Zeiss Milvus 50mm F1.4 | Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Weight | 520 g | 520 g | 875 g | 330 g |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 45 cm | 45 cm | 45 cm | 45 cm |
| Length | 72.2 mm | 72 mm | 94 mm | 45 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC: FAQ
Does the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC have autofocus?
No, the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC have image stabilization?
No, the Samyang 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 50mm F1.4 AS UMC weigh?
The Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC weighs 520 g. It is 72.2 mm long with a diameter of 81.6 mm.
What filter size does the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC use?
The Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC takes 77 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC is 45 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Samyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AS UMC
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Zeiss Milvus 50mm F1.4
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Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50
50mm · f/1.4
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm F2
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Zeiss Milvus 50mm F2 Macro
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Zeiss Otus 55mm F1.4
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Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G
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