SainSonic Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 Lens Review

SainSonic Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 Verdict

KamLan has a simple, ambitiously specified lens for a very low price. It is well made, performs well and, within the limitations of manual focus and lagging edge quality, it is still a lens that delivers something very useful. The bright f/1.1 aperture is one thing and the gorgeous bokeh is another. The lens is not technically perfect, but it does have excellent photographic, creative qualities that could be used to advantage. At £126, there is little to lose.

SainSonic Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 Pros

Excellent central sharpness from f/2.8
Virtually no central CA
Good flare resistance
Low distortion
Very low price
Nicely made
Light and compact

SainSonic Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 Cons

Some edge CA
Poor edge sharpness at wider apertures
Very stiff aperture ring
No weather resistance

Features: 3.5/5

Handling: 4/5

Performance: 3.5/5

Value: 5/5

Overall Verdict

4/5

Specifications

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