Overview

The Samyang 50mm F1.2 lens is available in two distinct versions: a massive full-frame XP model for Canon EF (1200g, 86mm filter) and a compact APS-C mirrorless version (62mm filter). The XP version offers excellent sharpness and contrast but suffers from strong vignetting wide open and a bulky build. The APS-C version is praised for sharpness, bokeh, and value, though its plastic build and lack of CPU contacts are drawbacks. It suits portrait photographers seeking fast aperture on a budget, but manual focus and sample variation concerns remain.