Rokinon AF 45mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony FE announced!

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You can preorder the lens now at BHphoto, FocusCamera or Adorama.

Image samples can be found here on SamyangGlobal
AF 45mm F1.8 FE – A portrait lens? A landscape lens? Both! (Daniel Fischer).

Specs:

  • 45mm is the new gold standard when it comes to field of view, providing the 53 degree angle that most naturally fits the human field of vision.

    The Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE has been designed to provide the most suitable angle of view to imitate the natural human field of vision (53 degrees), and its design sets a new standard in lens craftsmanship. Freed from the design limitations of lenses for reflex cameras, and embracing the strengths of optical designs for mirrorless cameras, Samyang brings you a new breed of standard lens.
    [Samyang’s Guide to Achieving the Optimal Angle of View]

  • A new era in lens design –
    A lens made especially for mirrorless cameras

    Invented in 1888, the Double Gauss lens design is still used today, but it is not ideal for mirrorless cameras, which is why Samyang has developed a new kind of lens that smoothes over many of the weaknesses of mirrorless cameras through cutting edge lens technology, while enhancing the high resolution offered by mirrorless cameras. So try the Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE to experience the incredible resolution for which specialized prime lenses are known, and take advantage of the high pixel count of your mirrorless camera with its innovative lens design.

  • Delivering closer, clearer pictures even at a close focus distance of 45cm

    With a minimum focus distance of 45cm, the Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE offers you a feeling of intimacy which is crucial to taking close up pictures of babies and pets. At only 162g, the AF 45mm F1.8 FE is so light you can carry it with you anywhere and everywhere.

  • Achieve beautiful blurry backgrounds with a bright F1.8 aperture

    The bright aperture of the F1.8 allows many different expressions of photographic depth. A shallow depth of field provides the beautiful blurry background that highlights a subject and emphasizes its liveliness, while also providing a range of perspectives when portraying a variety of subjects like babies, pets, and food.

  • Weighing only 162g, it’s a perfect lens for small, light, mirrorless cameras.

    This light, compact lens complements the strengths of mirrorless cameras. With 40 years of excellence in lens design, Samyang has created an optic that will give the photographer clear resolution without weighing them down. It’s a lens so light that it will fit in the palm of your hand, and so quiet that you can enjoy it in any situation.

  • The iris mechanism uses 9 aperture blades to create brightly defined sunstars.

    With 9 aperture blades, this lens offers consistent, beautiful bokeh, and clearly defined sunstars when the aperture is stopped-down. Whether it’s day or night, those sunstars will add extra panache to any photo.

  • Fast, precise and quiet auto focusing

    Never miss another unforgettable moment with this fast, smooth autofocus with zero vibrations. With its Linear Activator Step Motor technology, you can experience consistent, internal autofocusing, which is fast and stable.

     

Technical Information
  • Specifications
    Model Name AF 45mm F1.8 FE
    Aperture Range F1.8 ~ 22
    Lens optical Construction 7 Elements in 6 Groups
    Special lens ASP 2, ED 1
    Coating UMC
    Minimum Focusing Distance 0.45 m (1.48ft)
    Magnification Ratio x 0.12
    Diaphragm Blades 9
    Filter Size 49.0mm
    Maximum Diameter 61.8mm
    Mount Sony FE
    Angle of view Full Frame 52.31 ˚
    ASP-C 35.31 ˚
    Length 56.1mm
    Weight 162g
    AF Motor Linear STM
  • MTF CHART 
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Sony Tidbits…

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f/256: Tips for Digital Pinhole Photographs (Explora).
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The Man behind the Lens: Li Qing (7artisans 28mm 1.4 FE+) at phillipreeve.net.
Ozen Agile 8E Video Tripod (Personal View).
Sony FE Standard Zoom Shootout – Sony 2.8/24-70 GM vs. Sony 4/24-105 G OSS vs. Tamron 2.8/28-75 Di III RXD – Part 1: Sharpness testing (Phillip Reeve).

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This week SAR readers photos selection

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Michael Schaake Fotografie
Raodtrip to Lofoten…and back, 2019, Norway
Sony A7R3, 24-105 G
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4) A selection of most liked pictures by the community and by me SAR admin will be posted weekly on SAR.

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Sony US superdeals set to expire tonight (not sure if it will be extended)

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The Sony US deals are officially set to expire tonight. Not sure if Sony will extend them tough. If you plan to buy some new gear you better order it today to stay save:

Sony US superdeals

Sony cameras:
$1000 off on the Sony A9 at Buydig, BHphotoAdorama, Amazon, BestBuy. FocusCamera.
$400 off on the SonyA7rIII at BuyDig, BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FocusCamera.
$400 off on the Sony A7rII at Buydig, BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$400 off ($600 off with kit lens) on the Sony A7II at Buydig, BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$150 off on the Sony 6300 at Buydig, Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$200 off on the Sony 6000 at Buydig, Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$150 off on the Sony 5100 at Buydig, Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$200 off on the A6000 dual kit at Buydig, Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Focuscamera.

FF E-mount lenses:
$100 off on the 12-24mm f/4.0 lens at Bhphoto, Adorama, BestBuy, Focus and Amazon.
$100 off on the 16-35mm f/4.0 Zeiss lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 off on the 24-70mm f/4.0 Zeiss lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$200 off on the Sony 24-105mm FE at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FocusCamera, BuyDig.
$100 off on the 24-240mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$25 off on the Sony 28mm FE lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$50 off on the Sony 28-70mm FE lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 off on the 28-135mm PZ lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto
$100 off on the Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$100 off on the Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the Zeiss 5omm f/1.4 lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$50 off on the Sony 50mm FE f/1.8 lens at Adorama, BHphoto, Amazon, Focuscamera.
$50 off on the Sony 50mm macro at BHphoto, Adorama and Amazon.
$100 off on the Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$50 off on the Sony 85mm f/1.8 FE at Buydig, BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama and Focuscamera.
$100 off on the 70-200mm G lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 70-300mm lens at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.
$100 off on the 90mm macro lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$50 off on the Sony Fisheye Conversion Lens for FE 28mm F/2 at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.
$50 off on the Sony Ultra-Wide Conversion Lens for FE 28mm F/2 at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto.

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