Korean Samyang presented a fixed lens (discrete) Remaster Slim, which allows the photographer to change the focal length, replacing not the entire lens, but only the optical elements inside it.
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The simpler design of primes—those that don’t support zoom—means some benefits for them, including sharper images and reduced depth of field. The trade-off is that the photographer has to zoom in and out when framing, or use prime lenses of different focal lengths. This is not cheap and not very convenient, so Samyang offered a Remaster Slim lens with a thickness of 2 cm.
For optics inside the Remaster Slim, a special magnetic mount is provided, into which three inserts can initially be installed: a wide 21 mm and f/2.8, a 28 mm f/3.5 option, and also suitable for portrait photography at close range 32 mm and f /3.5. They will take up much less space in your camera bag than three full prime lenses. The Remaster Slim delivers a “true analogue sensibility that is distinctly different from smartphone images created using digital technology,” Samyang said, adding that the project was inspired by “legendary film compact cameras, which are not always capable of capturing images.” turned out clear.
The Samyang Remaster Slim lens is compatible with Sony E-mount and was available for pre-order in 32mm optics for 308,000 Korean won or about $229, but is now completely sold out, although buyers will not receive them until early September. The new batch, available to everyone, will appear in South Korea only in October; There is no word yet on the release of the product in other countries.