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From the manufacturer: "Samyang Optics, the Korean manufacturer of industrial optics and photographic lenses creates high quality optics, modernity and precision is their maxim. Their products are designed for all photographers profiles, wither they are professionals or amateurs. They provide the tools the rest is up to your imagination. Be creative! Discover Samyang lenses like thousands delighted photographers all around the world! Samyang has had products are on the market for over 40 years that are distributed in more than 100 countries."

Up until recently the Korean firm Samyang has been known for its cheap manual long- focus lenses containing both lenses and mirrors. These lenses come with a T-mount thread which can be connected to any reflex camera by using the appropriate link. Samyang’s telephoto lenses have been offered at temptingly low prices thanks to the optical simplicity of their instruments, which reminds me more of refractors and Maksutov telescopes designed for astronomy enthusiasts than of  photographic lenses.

But, there's something new, the 14mm Samyang manual focus f/2.8 lens designed for Canon, Nikon, Sony and Pentax mounts

Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED MC Aspherical Lens

Samyang 8mm F3.5 Fish-eye for videographers Samyang 8mm F3.5 Fish-eyeannounced
Samyang has released a version of its 8mm F3.5 Fish-eye lens optimised for filmmakers. Designed for APS-C Canon and Nikon video-enabled DSLRs, the V-DSLR 8mm F3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS features the same optical construction as the still photography version, but has been adapted to the Follow Focus system for smoother focusing.
Samyang 8 mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye lens is designed for APS-C image sensor. It creates images with an expanded perpective, including images with a creatively deformed outlook and a sharp pan focus that extends throughout the entire frame. By offering 180 degree angle of view, this fisheye lens ca be used to create amazing image expressions that cannot be seen with the human eye, such as exaggerated perpective and disortion. The minimum shooting distance and large depth of field gives new meaning to close-up shots.  
Samyang 14mm F2.8 for Nikon with electronic interface Samyang 14mm F2.8 for Nikon with electronic interfacereleased

Samyang announces the Samyang AE 14 mm f / 2.8 ED IF AS UMC lens will be released in late 2010/2011. The lens was officially presented during the international exhibition of photography Photokina 2010 in Cologne. The new Samyang AE 14 mm f / 2.8 ED IF AS UMC Nikon F mount, will be available for sale in just over two months time, ie at the end of 2010/2011. Suggested retail price for the product is set at € 329.

Updated Review  Dec 16, 2010

Samyang 14mm f/2.8

Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED MC Ultra Wide Angle Lens
In the right set of hands, an ultra-wide 14mm lens has the ability to create incredibly dramatic photographs, particularly travel landscapes plus every tight spot you've never been quite able to cram into the scene using the zoom kit lens that came as a part of your DSLR camera. However an ultra wide lens, especially a fast f/2.8 edition is often out in the left field price range for many photography enthusiasts. You can thank Samyang for cracking the 14mm wide-angle lens price barrier for being significantly less than $500. How "significantly" less than $500? How'z about $389? Grab your attention now? Updated Review Apr 30, 2011

Samyang 18-28mm/4-4.5Samyang 18-28mm/4-4.5 Zoom Lens f/Minolta MD USA  - This amazing ultra-wide angle zoom lens will enhance your photos significantly. From the 'normal' wide angle view of 28mm on down to the extremely unconventional look of 18mm, this lens takes sharp photos with a minimum of distortion. This would be amazing enough in a single focal length lens, but in a zoom lens that is affordable, it is unbelievable. Check prices & Availability at ebay
Bower / Rokinon / Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC LensBower / Rokinon / Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Lens
Optics for this new lens has been engineered based upon an arrangement of 13 lenses divided into 12 groups. 4 lenses have been made from low-dispersion (ED) glass, while another two are aspheric lenses. There is also multi-layers plus anti-reflection UMC type coatings augmenting the perfection of light transmission. The Bower/Rokinon/Samyang 24 mm lens was engineered to work with the majority of popular SLR and DSLR cameras manufactured by most camera makers and other small-image sensors installed. New Article Aug 14, 2011

Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC
The 35mm f/1.4 was designed to mount on most popular DSLR AP-C cameras. The 35mm focal length is the normal for small sensor cameras allowing the lens to perform as a brilliant, normal lens ideal for landscape scenes and journalism action when mounted on the APS-C sensor camera, will transform into a popular, multitasking 50mm equivalent  lens. a brilliant lens suitable for all occasions The Sophisticated optics of the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 are constructed with twelve lens elements laid out with in ten groups. it consists of a pair of lenses created with high refraction glass, which cuts down on the weight and dimensions. Updated Review May 6, 2011

Samyang 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6Samyang 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6 Zoom Telephoto Manual Focus Lens with mounts for Nikon, Olympus, Pentax and Sony cameras, is a well-designed compact telephoto zoom effectively covering the most frequently used ranges. It is has 12 elements/8 groups construction for sharp, clear photos.
Samyang 85 mm f/1.4

Samyang 85 mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF  Still with manual focus, but in all other respects a modern lens with good parameters. Most interesting of all is the price. While an analogical instrument from Nikon, Sony or Zeiss will set you back over $1000, the Samyang model comes at a suggested $299 . At this price, even if it does lack razor-sharpness, it will seem a very attractive offer to many photography lovers.  

Samyang 500mm f8 Mirror LensSamyang 500mm f8 Ultra Telephoto Manual Focus Mirror Lens for Nikon F Mount. Samyang Optics is committed to providing excellence in customer service, design, and manufacturing in a rapidly changing technological market. Samyang's ultimate goal is to ensure its customers are satisfied, its employees are enthusiastic, and that its shareholders are maximizing their investment. Check prices & Availability at ebay

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