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Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS

Sony E

Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS

Focal length
35 mm
Aperture
f/1.2
Weight
420 g
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
38 cm
Length
74.2 mm

At a Glance

This standard prime for Sony E with an APS-C sensor has a 35 mm focal length, equivalent to 53 mm on full frame. The f/1.2 aperture is very large and helps in dim light. There is no autofocus. The lens weighs 420 g and focuses down to 38 cm. It suits everyday shooting, street work and low light.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Street
  • Low light

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
  • 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/1.2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.2
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
9
Groups
7
Weight
420 g (0.93 lb)
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
38 cm (14.96 in)
Length
74.2 mm (2.92 in)
Diameter
67.5 mm (2.66 in)

Manufacturer data: rokinon.com, rokinon.com

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

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Which cameras does the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS fit?

The Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS compared

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

LensSamyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CSSG-image MF 35mm F1.2TTArtisan 35mm f/1.4TTArtisan Tilt APS-C 35mm f/1.4
Focal length35 mm35 mm35 mm35 mm
Max. aperturef/1.2f/1.2f/1.4f/1.4
Weight420 g200 g180 g–
Filter diameter62 mm46 mm39 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance38 cm40 cm28 cm35 cm
Length74.2 mm33 mm44 mm66 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS: FAQ

Does the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS have autofocus?

No, the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS have image stabilization?

No, the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS 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 F1.2 ED AS UMC CS weigh?

The Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS weighs 420 g. It is 74.2 mm long with a diameter of 67.5 mm.

What filter size does the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS use?

The Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS takes 62 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS is 38 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS a full-frame lens?

No, the Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.

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