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Among its lenses were many for MF and [[Autofocus|AF]] lens mounts of [[Nikon]], [[Canon]], [[Minolta]] and [[Yashica]].
 
Among its lenses were many for MF and [[Autofocus|AF]] lens mounts of [[Nikon]], [[Canon]], [[Minolta]] and [[Yashica]].
  
Nowadays it offers manual focus tele lenses, mirror lenses and tele zoom lenses for the [[T-mount]], as well as its ''SCV'' series of lenses for survey cameras. In 2004 it was merged with the Japanese CCTV optical devices maker '''Seikou'''.
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Samyang offered manual focus tele lenses, mirror lenses and tele zoom lenses for the [[T-mount]], as well as its ''SCV'' series of lenses for survey cameras. In 2004 it was merged with the Japanese CCTV optical devices maker '''Seikou'''.
  
On September 18, 2009, Samyang announced a 14mm F/2.8 IF ED MC Aspherical lens in mounts for [[Canon]], [[Nikon]], [[Sony]], and [[Pentax]]. The lens will be compatible with both full-frame and 1.6x crop sensors.<ref name="14mm">[http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09091801samyung14mm.asp]</ref> Another ultra-wide-angle lens is the [[Samyang 8mm 1:3.5 Fish-Eye SI]].
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In 2008 Samyang moved into the market for high-quality SLR lenses by offering an 85mm f/1.4 [[portrait lens]], soon followed by a [[Lens#Fisheye|fisheye lens]], the [[Samyang 8mm 1:3.5 Fish-Eye SI]]. 
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In September 2009, Samyang announced a 14mm F/2.8 IF ED MC Aspherical lens in mounts for [[Canon]], [[Nikon]], [[Sony]], and [[Pentax]]. The lens will be compatible with both full-frame and 1.6x crop sensors.<ref name="14mm">[http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09091801samyung14mm.asp]</ref>
  
 
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==Links==
 
==Links==
*[http://www.syopt.co.kr/eng/history.asp history], [http://www.syopt.co.kr/eng/manual_zoom.asp T-mount lenses], and [http://www.syopt.co.kr/eng/scv_lens.asp survey camera lenses] on company homepage
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*[http://www.syopt.co.kr/eng/product/manual_zoom.asp Samyang interchangeable SLR lenses] from [http://www.syopt.co.kr/ Samyang corporate site]
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*[http://www.syopt.co.kr/eng/history.asp Samyang history], and [http://www.syopt.co.kr/eng/product/scv_lens.asp surveillance lenses] on corporate site
  
 
[[Category:South Korea]]
 
[[Category:South Korea]]
 
[[Category:Lens makers]]
 
[[Category:Lens makers]]

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Samyang Optics Co., Ltd. is a lens maker in Masan (Korea), established in 1972. It made several lenses for other companies' brands. Its 500mm manual focus mirror lenses were widespread, sold under several brands and badged "Made in Korea". All Sears lenses "Made in Korea" were made by Samyang. German distributor Foto Walser's "Walimex, made in Korea" lenses are also Samyang products.

Among its lenses were many for MF and AF lens mounts of Nikon, Canon, Minolta and Yashica.

Samyang offered manual focus tele lenses, mirror lenses and tele zoom lenses for the T-mount, as well as its SCV series of lenses for survey cameras. In 2004 it was merged with the Japanese CCTV optical devices maker Seikou.

In 2008 Samyang moved into the market for high-quality SLR lenses by offering an 85mm f/1.4 portrait lens, soon followed by a fisheye lens, the Samyang 8mm 1:3.5 Fish-Eye SI.

In September 2009, Samyang announced a 14mm F/2.8 IF ED MC Aspherical lens in mounts for Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Pentax. The lens will be compatible with both full-frame and 1.6x crop sensors.[1]

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