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Kamlan 55mm F1.2

Sony E

Kamlan 55mm F1.2

Focal length
55 mm
Aperture
f/1.2
Weight
658 g
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
60 cm
Length
110 mm
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At a Glance

This standard prime for Sony E covers full frame with a 55 mm focal length and an f/1.2 aperture. The wide opening allows short shutter times in low light and very shallow depth of field. Focusing is manual only, and the minimum focus distance is 60 cm. It weighs 658 g and suits everyday shooting, street work and dim conditions.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Street
  • Low light

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
  • Minimum focus distance of 0.6 m: limited for close-ups.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
55 mm
Max. focal length
55 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.2
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
8
Groups
6
Weight
658 g (1.45 lb)
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
60 cm (23.62 in)
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)
Diameter
75 mm (2.95 in)

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Which cameras does the Kamlan 55mm F1.2 fit?

The Kamlan 55mm F1.2 is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 83 mm in full-frame terms.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Kamlan 55mm F1.2 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensKamlan 55mm F1.2Lomography Joseph Petzval 55mm F1.7 Bokeh Control Art LensLensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6Artra Lab Nonikkor-Nocty 50mm f/1.2
Focal length55 mm55 mm56 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/1.2f/1.7f/1.6f/1.2
Weight658 g–400 g560 g
Filter diameter62 mm67 mm62 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance60 cm70 cm13 cm35 cm
Length110 mm–95 mm83 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Kamlan 55mm F1.2: FAQ

Does the Kamlan 55mm F1.2 have autofocus?

No, the Kamlan 55mm F1.2 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Kamlan 55mm F1.2 have image stabilization?

No, the Kamlan 55mm F1.2 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Kamlan 55mm F1.2 weigh?

The Kamlan 55mm F1.2 weighs 658 g. It is 110 mm long with a diameter of 75 mm.

What filter size does the Kamlan 55mm F1.2 use?

The Kamlan 55mm F1.2 takes 62 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Kamlan 55mm F1.2 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Kamlan 55mm F1.2 is 60 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Kamlan 55mm F1.2 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Kamlan 55mm F1.2 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 83 mm in full-frame terms.

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