The Samyang 21mm T1.5 ED AS UMC CS VDSLR cine lens is the cinema/video version of the Samyang 21mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC CS lens, incorporating the same excellent optics but with an integrated gear system for video equipment with follow focus systems.


The Samyang 21mm cine lens is a manual focus lens for mirrorless cameras with an APS-C or smaller sensor. Equivalent to a standard wide-angle lens of 31.5mm on an APS-C 1.5x sensor, 34mm on Canon M (1.6x), or a standard 42mm lens on an MFT 2x sensor. An excellent manual lens for low-light conditions, perfectly suited as a prime standard lens for general photography.


The VDSLR version features de-clicked aperture and focus rings, perfectly suited for video and cinema use, and for mounting on follow focus systems.


The Samyang 21mm T1.5 ED AS UMC CS allows more precise control of shots with T-stop markings, and silent, smooth aperture control thanks to the de-clicked aperture rings. As with the entire cinema range, distance scales and T-stops are marked on both sides of the lens for convenience.


The Samyang 21mm completes the existing Samyang cinema lens range, fitting perfectly between the current series of lenses dedicated to mirrorless cameras, which includes the 12mm wide-angle and the 50mm short telephoto.


The Samyang 21mm incorporates Samyang's exceptional optical technology, with eight glass elements arranged in seven optical groups, including one extra-low dispersion (ED) lens and three aspherical glass lenses (ASP) to minimise unwanted light dispersion and deliver ultra-high resolution from the centre to the edge of the image. The lens also benefits from an Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) treatment to optimise light transmission and minimise reflections and ghosting. With a minimum focusing distance of just 0.28m, it is a versatile lens for relatively close-up focus work.


The fast T1.5 aperture with its 9 circular aperture blades is designed to offer subject separation and shallow depth of field with beautiful bokeh. The solid lens barrel is made from high-strength aluminium alloy. As the lens is specially designed for mirrorless cameras (CSC) such as Sony NEX | ILCE, Olympus PEN | OM-D, Panasonic Lumix G, Blackmagic video/cinema cameras with MFT mount, Fujifilm X and the Canon EOS M series, the Samyang 21mm is compact and lightweight, weighing approximately 275g, making it a highly portable lens.