Samyang 24mm T1.5 Cine Lens for Canon EF
The Samyang 24mm T1.5 Cine Lens for Canon EF is a professional full-frame manual focus cine lens designed for filmmakers, cinematographers, videographers, and content creators who require exceptional optical quality, smooth focus control, and outstanding low-light performance. Featuring a fast T1.5 maximum aperture, this wide-angle cinema lens delivers excellent image quality, beautiful background separation, and cinematic depth of field, making it ideal for filmmaking, documentaries, commercials, interviews, music videos, wedding videography, and narrative productions. Its optical design incorporates 13 elements in 12 groups, including Extra-low Dispersion (ED) and aspherical elements with Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) to minimize flare, ghosting, and chromatic aberrations while maintaining sharpness and contrast.
Built specifically for cinema production, the Samyang 24mm T1.5 features industry-standard geared focus and aperture rings for compatibility with follow focus systems, a de-clicked aperture ring for smooth exposure transitions, and full-frame image coverage. The Canon EF mount makes it compatible with Canon Cinema EOS cameras, Canon DSLRs, Blackmagic cameras with EF mounts, RED cameras using EF mounts, and many other professional cinema systems.
Samyang 24mm T1.5 Cine Lens for Canon EF Price in Kenya
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Samyang 24mm T1.5 Cine Lens for Canon EF | KSh 87,000 |
Samyang 24mm T1.5 Cine Lens for Canon EF Key Features
- Professional 24mm full-frame cine lens
- Canon EF mount
- Fast T1.5 maximum aperture
- Full-frame image coverage
- Manual focus design
- Industry-standard geared focus and aperture rings
- De-clicked aperture ring for smooth iris adjustments
- 13 elements in 12 groups optical construction
- Extra-low Dispersion (ED) lens elements
- Aspherical lens elements
- Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC)
- Minimum focusing distance of 0.25m
- 77mm filter thread
- Ideal for follow focus systems
- Excellent low-light performance
Samyang 24mm T1.5 Cine Lens for Canon EF Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Samyang |
| Model | 24mm T1.5 Cine |
| Lens Type | Manual Focus Cine Lens |
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Focal Length | 24mm |
| Maximum Aperture | T1.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | T22 |
| Lens Coverage | Full Frame |
| Optical Construction | 13 Elements in 12 Groups |
| Special Elements | ED and Aspherical Elements |
| Lens Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.25m |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Aperture Control | Manual, De-clicked |
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| Angle of View (Full Frame) | 84.1° |
| Weight | Approximately 615g |
Samyang 24mm T1.5 Cine Lens for Canon EF Performance and Usage Overview
The Samyang 24mm T1.5 Cine Lens is designed to deliver cinematic image quality while maintaining affordability for independent filmmakers and production professionals. Its 24mm focal length provides a wide perspective that is ideal for landscapes, establishing shots, architecture, interiors, handheld filmmaking, documentaries, and environmental portraits. The fast T1.5 aperture allows filmmakers to shoot confidently in low-light environments while creating beautiful background separation and shallow depth of field.
The lens incorporates ED glass and aspherical elements that help reduce chromatic aberration and optical distortion while improving overall sharpness and contrast. The Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) further minimizes lens flare and ghosting, producing clean, high-contrast footage even when shooting against bright light sources. The long manual focus throw and precision geared rings provide smooth, repeatable focus pulls, making the lens an excellent choice for professional video production.
Samyang 24mm T1.5 Cine Lens for Canon EF Compatibility
- Canon EF mount cameras
- Canon Cinema EOS cameras
- Canon DSLR cameras
- Blackmagic Cinema Cameras with EF mount
- RED Cinema Cameras with EF mount
- Follow focus systems
- Matte boxes
- 77mm photographic filters
- Professional cinema rigs
Samyang 24mm T1.5 Cine Lens for Canon EF Package Contents
- Samyang 24mm T1.5 Cine Lens
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Lens Hood
- Soft Lens Pouch
- User Manual
Samyang 24mm T1.5 Cine Lens for Canon EF Build Quality and Design
- Professional all-metal construction
- Durable cinema-grade housing
- Precision geared focus ring
- Geared aperture ring
- Smooth manual focus mechanism
- De-clicked aperture control
- Compact and lightweight design
- Large focus scale markings
- Standard 77mm filter thread
Samyang 24mm T1.5 Cine Lens for Canon EF Ideal Applications and Use Cases
- Professional filmmaking
- Documentary production
- Commercial videography
- Wedding videography
- Music videos
- Corporate video production
- Landscape cinematography
- Architecture filming
- Interior videography
- Travel filmmaking
- Interview production
- Narrative filmmaking
- Content creation
- YouTube production
Samyang 24mm T1.5 Cine Lens for Canon EF Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Fast T1.5 aperture for low-light shooting | Manual focus only |
| Excellent cinematic image quality | No autofocus support |
| Full-frame coverage | No optical image stabilization |
| Smooth geared focus and aperture rings | No electronic communication with camera |
| Ultra Multi-Coating reduces flare and ghosting | Manual aperture operation |
| Durable all-metal construction | Weather sealing not available on the original version |
Samyang 24mm T1.5 Cine Lens for Canon EF Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the Samyang 24mm T1.5 a full-frame lens?
Yes. The lens provides full-frame image coverage and is compatible with both full-frame and APS-C Canon EF cameras.
2. Does the lens support autofocus?
No. It is a fully manual cinema lens designed for professional filmmaking and controlled focus pulling.
3. Is the aperture de-clicked?
Yes. The aperture ring is de-clicked, allowing smooth and silent iris adjustments during video recording.
4. Can I use follow focus systems with this lens?
Yes. The focus and aperture rings feature industry-standard gearing for compatibility with professional follow focus systems.
5. What filter size does the lens use?
The Samyang 24mm T1.5 Cine Lens uses standard 77mm filters.
6. Is this lens suitable for low-light filmmaking?
Yes. The fast T1.5 maximum aperture allows excellent low-light performance while producing cinematic shallow depth of field.
7. Which cameras are compatible with this lens?
It is compatible with Canon EF mount DSLRs, Canon Cinema EOS cameras, Blackmagic EF mount cameras, RED EF mount cameras, and other Canon EF-compatible systems.
Samyang 24mm T1.5 Cine Lens for Canon EF Conclusion
The Samyang 24mm T1.5 Cine Lens for Canon EF is an excellent choice for filmmakers, cinematographers, and videographers seeking professional cinematic image quality at an affordable price. Its T1.5 aperture, full-frame coverage, 13-element optical design, Ultra Multi-Coating, precision geared focus and aperture rings, and robust all-metal construction make it a dependable lens for documentaries, commercial productions, weddings, interviews, music videos, and narrative filmmaking.
Available in Kenya for KSh 87,000, the Samyang 24mm T1.5 Cine Lens for Canon EF offers outstanding value for professionals looking to build or expand a high-quality cinema lens kit.
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