Samyang V-AF 45mm T1.9 FE Lens

Samyang V-AF 45mm T1.9 FE Lens

Overview: The Samyang V-AF 45mm T1.9 FE Lens is part of Samyang’s V-AF (Video Auto Focus) series designed specifically for video creation and cinematic work. It is tailored for filmmakers and content creators who need compact and lightweight lenses with smooth autofocus performance. This lens is compatible with Sony E-mount full-frame and APS-C cameras, offering a versatile 45mm focal length that is ideal for a variety of applications, including documentary, interview, street videography, and portrait work.

Key Features:

• T1.9 Maximum Aperture: With a bright T1.9 aperture, this lens excels in low-light conditions while providing excellent control over depth of field. The wide aperture allows for beautiful background separation and bokeh effects, adding to its cinematic appeal.

• Optimized for Video Autofocus (V-AF): The lens is built to deliver fast, smooth, and quiet autofocus, specifically designed for continuous tracking in video applications. Its autofocus motor operates silently, ensuring that audio quality is preserved during video recording.

• Compact & Lightweight: Weighing only 280 grams (0.62 lbs), the V-AF 45mm T1.9 is compact and portable, making it ideal for handheld shooting, gimbals, and drones. Its size and weight provide excellent balance on small mirrorless cameras, ensuring mobility and ease of use for run-and-gun filmmaking.

• High-Quality Optical Design: The lens features 9 elements in 7 groups, including specialized glass elements such as aspherical and high-refractive index elements. This ensures superior image quality with sharp details, accurate color rendering, and minimal distortion and chromatic aberration.

• Integrated Tally Lamp: A unique feature of the V-AF series is the integrated tally lamp that illuminates during recording. Positioned on both the front and back of the lens, it provides clear visual confirmation of recording status, making it easier for both the operator and subjects during video shoots.

• Unified Design with V-AF Series: The 45mm T1.9 lens shares the same design as the rest of the V-AF series, including a uniform size and filter thread (58mm). This design consistency allows for easy use of accessories such as follow focus systems, gimbals, and matte boxes, without the need for recalibration when switching lenses.

• Versatile 45mm Focal Length: The 45mm focal length provides a natural field of view, making it highly versatile for various types of shooting, including interviews, street photography, and portraiture. On APS-C cameras, this lens offers an equivalent focal length of 67.5mm, adding to its flexibility.

Specifications:

• Focal Length: 45mm
• Aperture Range: T1.9 to T16
• Lens Mount: Sony E (Full-frame & APS-C)
• Optical Design: 9 elements in 7 groups
• Angle of View: Full-frame: 52.8° / APS-C: 35.4°
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.45m (1.48 ft)
• Autofocus: Yes
• Filter Size: 58mm
• Dimensions: 70 x 72.1 mm (2.8 x 2.84 inches)
• Weight: 280g (0.62 lbs)
• Focus Type: Internal Focus
• Diaphragm Blades: 9 (rounded)
• Tally Lamp: Yes (front and rear)

Applications:

• Documentary & Street Filmmaking: The 45mm focal length is perfect for capturing natural perspectives in street and documentary filmmaking, offering a balanced field of view that works well in dynamic environments.
• Portraits & Interviews: With the T1.9 aperture, the lens excels in portraiture and interviews, offering a shallow depth of field for beautifully blurred backgrounds and subject isolation.
• Lightweight Gimbal Use: Due to its small form factor and lightweight design, the lens is ideal for gimbal work, providing smooth and stable footage during handheld video shooting.

The Samyang V-AF 45mm T1.9 FE Lens offers a great balance between portability, optical quality, and cinematic features. With its bright aperture, video-optimized autofocus, and lightweight build, it is perfect for videographers and filmmakers looking for a reliable lens for both full-frame and APS-C Sony E-mount cameras.