SAMYANG has announced the AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L. This lens was previously only available in Sony E-mount and now it is available in Leica-L mount.
✨Key Features
• Versatile Zoom Range from 35mm to 150mm
• Fast F2-2.8 Aperture
• Premium & Solid Design
• Outstanding Resolution
• Fast & Accurate AF Performance
• Convenient Functionality
The SAMYANG AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L-Mount has a maximum aperture of F2 at its widest and F2.8 at the telephoto end, covering five main focal lengths (35/50/85/135/150).
Short Minimum Focusing Distance
The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 32cm / 1.05′ at 35mm and 0.85cm / 2.79″ at 150mm
Optical Design
With the latest optical design using special lenses for 12 of the 21 total elements (in 18 groups), this lens is claimed to have excellent optical performance throughout the zoom ranges from wide-angle to telephoto on the L-mount cameras. In addition, ‘UMC (Ultra Multi-Coating)’ technology is applied to minimize flare and ghosting. The aperture has 9 diaphragm blades.
AF Performance
The lens’ Linear Stepping Motor (STM) is stated to offer fast and highly AF for both stills and video.
Optimized features for video shooting
If you set the custom switch to MODE 2 in the AF mode, the focusing ring operates with the aperture adjustment function. Switching to MODE 3 enables a unique video feature called ‘Dolly Shot’ in MF mode. Two Focus Hold Buttons are equipped on the side, which can be used as focus hold buttons in AF mode and as focus save buttons in MF mode.
Optimized Features for Video Shooting
1) Dolly Shot (Mode 3, MF): A professional dolly can be expensive and challenging to operate, however, this lens allows you to easily recreate the dolly shot effects – identical subject scale but variable background scales – of using one by rotating the zoom ring while tracking the subject.
2) Digital Par Focal (Mode 1&2, MF): After focusing on the subject in MF mode, the focus doesn’t require adjusting again, even when zoomed in or out.
Custom Switch
| MODE 1 | MODE 2 | MODE 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF Mode | AF | Aperture Adjustment | – |
| MF Mode | MF | Linear MF | Dolly Shot |
The focusing ring operates as the aperture adjustment and Linear MF functions in MODE 2
The mode can be customized via the optional Lens Station In Linear MF mode, focus movement is constant regardless of the speed at which the focus ring is turned through its 300° rotation. When using a follow focus, this allows a more precise control.
Focus Hold Button
| AF Position | MF Position |
|---|---|
| Focus Hold | Focus Save |
How to use the focus hold button
When you press and hold down the “focus hold button” for 3 seconds, the screen blinks and informs you of the saving status. The function allows the users to save focus at any desired position and naturally change focus between two subjects. When you press the button briefly after saving, the focus moves to a saved position.
Zoom Lock Switch
A zoom lock switch helps users keep the lens set at its shortest 35mm position, making it more convenient and safe to carry.
Design
By applying a metal barrel, the build quality has been improved and the lens more robust. A zoom lock switch helps users keep the lens set at its shortest 35mm position. The lens is weather-sealed to prevent damage or contamination from dust, light rain, and snow.
Price & Availability
The SAMYANG AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L is available to purchase for $1,399 USD.
