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Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro

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The Samyang 100mm f2.8 Macro is a lens with very nice character and colors. But it's incredibly difficult to use.Read more
At only $549 the Samyang 100mm 2.8 macro lens may be just the thing you're looking for to get closer, without breaking the bank.Read more
The Samyang 100mm F2.8 ED UMC Macro is a fine lens for macro shooters who prefer manual focus, but you'll have to give up optical stabilization.Read more
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Pros

  • It is easy to use
  • It is easy to use and the images you get are fantastic
  • the lenses are optically and mechanically identical

Cons

  • maximum magnification is limited to half life-size
  • lens does not have any image stabilization or vibration reduction
  • they are often too expensive
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  • Fixed
  • , 100 mm
  • Macro
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Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro - Variants

Filter variants:
  • Lens mount
    • Pentax K
    • Nikon F
    • Fujifilm X
    • Micro Four Thirds
    • Sony E
    • Samsung NX
    • Sony A
    • Canon EF-M
    • Four Thirds
    • Canon EF
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100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro for Pentax K
  • F1112304101
100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro for Nikon F
  • F1112303101
100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro for Fujifilm X
  • F1112310101
100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro for m4/3 Micro Four Thirds
    100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro for Sony E
    • F1112306101
    100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro for Samsung NX
    • F1112308101
    100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro for Sony A
    • F1112305101
    100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro for Canon EF-M
    • F1112302101
    100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro for Four Thirds
    • F1112307101
    100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro for Canon EF
    • F1112301101

    Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro - Pros & Cons

    Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro

    Pros

    • It is easy to use
    • It is easy to use and the images you get are fantastic
    • the lenses are optically and mechanically identical
    • pretty fun
    • The bokeh is very creamy and positively beautiful

    Cons

    • maximum magnification is limited to half life-size
    • lens does not have any image stabilization or vibration reduction
    • they are often too expensive
    • Manual focus The lens needs to be manually focused
    • a tad soft in the middle
    • Manual focus design is not for everyone
    • very tough to do even at the macro ranges
    • lack of image stabilization
    • manual focus is a bad idea
    • focusing on a telephoto lens is very difficult

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    Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro - Full Specifications

    Units:
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    General
    Lens typeMacro
    Lens mount
    • Canon EF
    • Canon EF-M
    • Four Thirds
    • Fujifilm X
    • Micro Four Thirds
    • Nikon F
    • Pentax K
    • Samsung NX
    • Sony A
    • Sony E
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    Aperture
    Aperture max2.8
    Number of diaphragm blades9
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    Optics
    ConstructionFixed
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    Dimensions
    Weight25.4 oz
    Diameter2.85 in
    Length4.85 in
    Filter size2.64 in
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    Image properties
    Focal length< 100
    Maximum magnification1.0 x
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    Focus
    Closest focusing distance0.307
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    Design
    Colour of productBlack

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    Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro Samyang - Editorial Reviews (3)

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    Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro Grinding for Quality. Samyang 100mm f2.8 Macro Review
    The Phoblographer logo
    The Phoblographer
    Published: 09.12.2020
    Grinding for Quality. Samyang 100mm f2.8 Macro Review

    The Samyang 100mm f2.8 Macro is a lens with very nice character and colors. But it's incredibly difficult to use.

    By Chris Gampat
    8 minute read
    Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro Review of the Samyang 100mm 2.8 Macro Lens
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    Digital Photography School
    Published: 06.09.2017
    Review of the Samyang 100mm 2.8 Macro Lens
    4.0

    At only $549 the Samyang 100mm 2.8 macro lens may be just the thing you're looking for to get closer, without breaking the bank.

    By Reviewer Leanne Cole
    7 minute read
    Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro Samyang 100mm F2.8 ED UMC Macro Review
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    PCMAG
    Published: 07.07.2015
    Samyang 100mm F2.8 ED UMC Macro Review
    4.0

    The Samyang 100mm F2.8 ED UMC Macro is a fine lens for macro shooters who prefer manual focus, but you'll have to give up optical stabilization.

    By Jim Fisher
    14 minute read

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