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Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro

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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
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
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Pros

  • sharpness is outstanding in the centre and excellent towards the edges of the frame
  • Focusing is smooth and build quality is good also
  • Chromatic aberrations are kept well under control

Cons

  • This lens has no electronic coupling with the camera
  • Manual focus only on a blatantly MF only marketed lens is NOT a con
  • Manual focus only on a blatantly MF only marketed lens is
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  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • , 100 mm
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Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro - Pros & Cons

Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro

Pros

  • sharpness is outstanding in the centre and excellent towards the edges of the frame
  • Focusing is smooth and build quality is good also
  • Chromatic aberrations are kept well under control
  • It is easy to use
  • the lenses are optically and mechanically identical
  • The bokeh is very creamy and positively beautiful
  • pretty fun
  • It is easy to use and the images you get are fantastic

Cons

  • This lens has no electronic coupling with the camera
  • Manual focus only on a blatantly MF only marketed lens is NOT a con
  • Manual focus only on a blatantly MF only marketed lens is
  • inability to focus on the sensor or film all colours of visible light at the same
  • Manual focus design is not for everyone
  • maximum magnification is limited to half life-size
  • very tough to do even at the macro ranges
  • focusing on a telephoto lens is very difficult
  • a tad soft in the middle
  • manual focus is a bad idea
  • lack of image stabilization

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Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeNormal
Lens mount
  • Canon EF
  • Pentax KAF
  • Samsung NX
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha
  • Fujifilm X
  • Micro Four Thirds
  • Nikon F
  • Sony E
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Aperture
Aperture max2.8
Aperture min32
Aperture ringyes
Number of diaphragm blades9
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Optics
Elements15
Groups12
Special elements / coatings
  • 1 HRI element
  • 1 ED element
  • Ultra Multi Coating
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Dimensions
Weight25.4 oz
Diameter2.87 in
Length4.84 in
Filter size2.64 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length< 100
Maximum magnification1.0 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusno
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance0.31
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyes
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Design
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Sealingno

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Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro Samyang - Editorial Reviews (3)

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Samyang 100mm F2.8 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
Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro Grinding for Quality. Samyang 100mm f2.8 Macro Review
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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 F2.8 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

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