Samyang reveals the world’s first three-in-one modular lens with autofocus

Meet Remaster Slim: Samyang‘s new modular lens system, consisting of three separate lenses that connect with a single mount unit. The package comprises 21mm f/3.5, 28mm f/3.5 and 32mm f/2.8 full-frame modules, whereas the mount is completely for Sony E-mount cameras. The package has been designed for journey, avenue, and on a regular basis pictures, or any scenario the place light-weight portability is paramount. Samyang says that the mount fitted with the 32mm module weighs simply 66.5g, with a thickness of solely 19.5mm, making this a real, go-anywhere pancake lens.

This is not the primary time we have seen a modular lens idea although. A number of years in the past Lomography gave us its retro-themed Neptune system with an identical three-into-one set-up. However the place the Neptune was handbook focus solely, the Samyang Remaster Slim has full autofocus, making it the world’s first interchangeable modular lens with autofocus. The AF motor and electronics are housed within the mount part, which additionally sports activities a spotlight ring and AF/MF change, together with a USB-C port for making use of firmware updates. The mount is provided with a 49mm filter thread, which can be utilized along side any of the three optical modules.

Samyang is promising “superior efficiency” from all three lens modules. The 21mm module contains a 7-element optical stack organized in 6 teams, together with 2 Precision Molded and 1 Further-low Dispersion aspect to cut back chromatic aberration. The 28mm optic packs 6 parts in 6 teams and options 2 PMo, 1 excessive refractive and 1 ED aspect. It is mentioned to supply “sharp outcomes all through your complete body”, with enhanced decision and diminished distortion. Lastly, there’s the 32mm module, which once more makes use of 6 parts in 6 teams with 2 PMo and 1 HR aspect. It will get Samyang’s UMC coating to cut back flare and ghosting, whereas a 7-blade aperture is claimed to offer clean bokeh.

The Samyang Remaster Slim is at the moment solely out there to pre-order in Samyang’s dwelling market of South Korea, however it’s set for a European launch this October, priced at 404 Euros and solely out there in Sony E-mount. We await affirmation of pricing and availability in different areas, together with North America, the place Samyang merchandise have historically been bought beneath Rokinon branding.