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The new lens announced from Samyang / Rokinon is future perfect lens. The lens is capable to resolve 50 megapixels for photography and 8K for video.
Unfortunately, this is a MF lens so if you are a not able to use your DSLR AF system. You can express unconstrained depth with the bright aperture, while the 9 blades also deliver beautiful bokeh, starburst, and out-focusing effects. Also, you can even achieve high image quality in low light conditions and indoors thanks to the fast shutter speed.
If you remember the Canon 50mm F1.2L lens was announced on Sep 22, 2006. And at that time the resolution of any Canon DSLR was not above than 24MP, but now we have 30MP 5D Mk IV and 50MP 5DS camera.. And depsite of being a MF lens the Rokinon XP 50mm F1.2 Lens is able to resolve the 50MP resolution as well as recommended for 8K video purpose. So, at the end the 50mm F1.2 is a future perfect G1.5 50mm Lens for you DSLRs.
Samyang / Rokinon XP 50mm F1.2 Lens Sample Images
Samyang / Rokinon XP 50mm F1.2 Lens Press Release
Samyang Optics Launches the Premium Photo Lens- XP 50mm F1.2
February 20th, 2018, Seoul, South Korea – Global optics brand, Samyang Optics (http://www.samyanglensglobal.com) is pleased to unveil the Premium Photo Lens – XP 50mm F1.2 for Canon full frame DSLR cameras. The XP 50mm F1.2 is the third lens of the premium line up, XP series, created under the motto of ‘Excellence in Performance’. The XP 50mm F1.2 lens is expected to expand the brand power of Samyang in the premium lens market thanks to its great image quality, following in the footsteps of the XP 14mm F2.4, XP 85mm F1.2.
The moment of the drama with absolute resolution
This lens, built for DSLR cameras, has a resolution of more than 50 megapixels for photography and 8K for video. The XP 50mm F1.2 manual focus lens enables you to capture those dramatic moments in perfect image quality with a bright F1.2 aperture. In particular, it optimizes for portraits, capturing the delicate change of the eye at the time of a portrait, right down to a strand of hair, and bright and beautiful skin colour. You can express unconstrained depth with the bright aperture, while the 9 blades also deliver beautiful bokeh, starburst, and out-focusing effects. Also, you can even achieve high image quality in low light conditions and indoors thanks to the fast shutter speed
Excellence in Performance
Produced from a total of 11 lenses in 8 groups, you can minimize distortion and various aberrations while producing crystal clear resolution. The special optic lenses, aspherical lens, and high-refractive lens deliver sharp and vivid images to camera sensors by effectively tuning the light path. Also, flare and ghost effects can be well controlled thanks to the ultra multi coating.
Available from March 2018
The absolute resolution XP 50mm F1.2 lens will be available in March at a suggested retail price of EUR 949. To celebrate the launch, Samyang Optics will hold various consumer events on Facebook and Instagram. For more information on the product, visit Samyang Optics’ official website.
