Nouveaux Samyang MF 14 mm f/2.8 et Samyang MF 85 mm f/1.4 MK2

Samyang (site global) annonce une nouvelle version de ses optiques MF bien connues (à mise au point manuelle) pour reflex plein format : les Samyang MF 14 mm f/2.8 et Samyang MF 85 mm f/1.4 « MK2 ».

En complément des habituelles montures reflex Canon EF et Nikon F (version AE avec contacts), ces nouvelles versions de ces deux focales de référence, pourront être montées sur les boîtiers équipés des montures suivantes :

• Sony E
• Fujifilm X
• Micro 4/3
• Canon EOS M

• Canon EF
• Nikon F (version AE avec contacts)

Très bonne nouvelle, notamment pour les utilisateurs de Canon EOS M à capteurs APS-C… Pour rappel des versions intermédiaires de ces focales sont sorties en 2019 pour les hybrides plein format Canon EOS R et Nikon Z (relire notre article : Retour sur le Samyang AF 14 mm f/2.8 RF). Les prix conseillés en France de ces nouvelles références :

• Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 MK2 : Nikon AE : 499,00 €
• Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 MK2 : autres montures : 459,00 €

• Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 MK2 : Nikon AE : 449,00 €
• Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 MK2 : autres montures : 419,00 €

Et voilà les photos… Je vous laisse découvrir dans le communiqué de presse : les évolutions apportées sur ces modèles qui seront commercialisés dès le mois de Juin.

MF 14mm F2.8 MK2 – The Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 MK2 is an ultra-wide-angle, manual-focus lens with superb sharpness from corner to corner, even at its maximum wide-open aperture. The 115.7 ̊ wide angle of view is ideal for shooting landscapes, interiors, astro-photography etc. and the attached lens hood effectively blocks unwanted light so you can shoot as you wish. What’s New? – Main Features :

• Focus Lock & De-clicked Aperture – The MF 14mm F2.8 MK2 includes two completely new features: “Focus Lock” & “De-click”. Now you can lock the focus ring at a specific point, greatly improving precision and repeatability, especially useful in astrophotography and time-lapse shots.

• The de-clicked aperture option allows infinitely fine adjustment between F-stops. By rotating the silver ring from ‘Click’ to ‘Free’, you can adjust the aperture smoothly and precisely, to ensure exactly the right amount of light is captured.

• Beautiful Bokeh – 9 Aperture Blades – In terms of bokeh performance, the 9-rounded aperture blades help to achieve excellent smooth and creamy out of focus backgrounds. The 9 aperture blades also provide clearly defined sunstars when the aperture is stopped-down.

• Exterior Design – The MF 14mm F2.8 MK2 has a consistent and balanced exterior design of body and lens hood. There is also a new micro-pattern texture on the rubber focus ring which provides comfortable, positive handling.

• Creative Expression with Ultra Wide-Angle of View (115.7 ̊) – With a minimum focusing distance of just 0.28m (0.92ft) and its 115.7 ̊ angle of view, this lens allows users to create compositions that emphasize dramatic perspective that is unique to ultra-wide-angle lenses.

• 14 Elements in 10 Groups (1 ASP, 1 Hybrid ASP, 2 ED, 3 HR) with UMC – The MF 14mm F2.8 MK2 features a total of 14 elements in 10 groups. These include 3 High Refractive, 1 Hybrid Aspherical, 1 Aspherical and 2 Extra-low Dispersion elements. The special optical design adjusts the light path through the lens for clear and vibrant images and also corrects chromatic aberration.

• Usability / Weather sealing – Environmental seals are located around the lens mount area to prevent infiltration of moisture and/or rain drops. This feature provides an additional layer of protection when shooting outdoors under adverse weather conditions.

MF 85mm F1.4 MK2 – The new Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 MK2 represents the evolution of a highly cherished lens design, loved by photographers for its beautiful bokeh. The new MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 is ideal for capturing highest quality portraiture and still images with its vivid colour rendition and smooth out-focus bokeh quality. – What’s New? – Main Features :

• De-click – The MF 85mm F1.4 MK2 features a de-click aperture option which allows infinitely fine adjustment between F-stops. By rotating the silver ring from ‘Click’ to ‘Free’, you can adjust the aperture smoothly and precisely, to ensure exactly the right amount of light is captured.

• 9 Aperture Blades – In terms of bokeh performance, the 9-rounded aperture blades help to achieve excellent smooth and creamy out of focus backgrounds. The 9 aperture blades also provide clearly defined sunstars when the aperture is stopped-down.

• 9 Elements in 7 Groups (1 Hybrid ASP) with UMC – The new MF 85mm F1.4 MK2 features a total of 9 elements in 7 groups. Samyang’s optical design uses a Hybrid Aspherical lens element, to minimise spherical aberration and distortion, for pin-sharp image quality.

• Usability / Weather Sealing – Environmental seals are located around the lens mount area to prevent infiltration of moisture and/or rain drops. This feature provides an additional layer of protection when shooting outdoors under adverse weather conditions.