{"product_id":"samyang-v-af-100mm-t2-3-fe-lens","title":"Samyang V-AF 100mm T2.3 FE Lens","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSamyang V-AF 100mm T2.3 FE Lens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eSamyang V-AF 100mm T2.3 FE Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to cater specifically to videographers and filmmakers using \u003cstrong\u003eSony E-mount\u003c\/strong\u003e full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras. With a long focal length of \u003cstrong\u003e100mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, this lens is ideal for creating stunning, close-up shots with shallow depth of field, making it an excellent choice for portrait, product, and creative cinematography. It’s part of Samyang’s \u003cstrong\u003eV-AF series\u003c\/strong\u003e, which features \u003cstrong\u003evideo-optimized autofocus\u003c\/strong\u003e, tally lamps, and a compact, uniform design that integrates seamlessly into professional video setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT2.3 Maximum Aperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bright \u003cstrong\u003eT2.3 aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e allows filmmakers to achieve professional-grade shallow depth of field, which isolates the subject from the background while maintaining excellent low-light performance. This feature is crucial for creating cinematic visuals with smooth bokeh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo Optimized Autofocus (V-AF):\u003c\/strong\u003e Like other lenses in the V-AF lineup, the \u003cstrong\u003e100mm T2.3 FE\u003c\/strong\u003e features \u003cstrong\u003efast, quiet, and accurate autofocus\u003c\/strong\u003e optimized for video recording. Its performance ensures reliable subject tracking, even during complex movements or in challenging environments. The near-silent autofocus motor is perfect for situations where sound recording is critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth Focus Transitions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed with filmmakers in mind, this lens offers \u003cstrong\u003eseamless focus transitions\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it easier to maintain focus on moving subjects or rack focus between two points smoothly without jerking or lag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTally Lamp for Recording:\u003c\/strong\u003e To assist videographers during shoots, the \u003cstrong\u003eSamyang V-AF 100mm T2.3\u003c\/strong\u003e comes with a \u003cstrong\u003etally lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e on both the front and back of the lens. This indicator light shows when the camera is recording, making it easier to monitor recording status, especially during multi-camera setups or remote shooting scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and Lightweight Build:\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite being a 100mm telephoto lens, the \u003cstrong\u003eV-AF 100mm T2.3\u003c\/strong\u003e maintains a \u003cstrong\u003ecompact and lightweight design\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes it highly portable and easy to work with on handheld setups, gimbals, or drones, giving filmmakers more freedom to move and capture dynamic shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Optical Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The lens is built with a high-quality optical design, consisting of multiple elements that include specialized glass (such as \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-refractive index and aspherical elements\u003c\/strong\u003e) to minimize distortions, aberrations, and ghosting. This ensures that footage is sharp and clear, even at wide apertures, with high contrast and minimal flare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong Telephoto Perspective:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003e100mm focal length\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for \u003cstrong\u003eportraiture, interviews, product videography, and creative filmmaking\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering flattering compression of facial features and emphasizing the subject within the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniform Design with V-AF Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 100mm T2.3 lens maintains the consistent size and \u003cstrong\u003e58mm filter thread\u003c\/strong\u003e found throughout the \u003cstrong\u003eV-AF series\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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