Walan 50mm F0.95 Large Aperture APS-C Manual Focus Prime Lens for Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon EOS M, Nikon Z, Micro 4/3
The “Dream Lens” for APS-C Mirrorless
The Walan 50mm F0.95 is an ultra-fast prime lens that brings the legendary “Noctilux” experience to APS-C mirrorless cameras. With its extraordinary f/0.95 maximum aperture—the fastest in its class—this lens transforms low-light photography and delivers the creamiest, most buttery bokeh you’ve ever seen from a sub-$300 lens.
Key Features:
- Ultra-Fast f/0.95 Maximum Aperture – Capture stunning images in near-darkness and achieve razor-thin depth of field with beautiful subject isolation
- 75mm Equivalent Focal Length – 50mm on APS-C provides a perfect medium-telephoto perspective (75mm equivalent) ideal for portraits and street photography
- 13-Blade Rounded Diaphragm – Creates exceptionally smooth, circular bokeh highlights and beautiful sunstars when stopped down
- De-Clicked Aperture Ring – Smooth, silent aperture adjustment perfect for video work and seamless exposure transitions
- Premium All-Metal Construction – Solid aluminum alloy body with brass mechanics weighs 420g, providing a satisfying heft and durability
- Advanced Optical Design – 7 elements in 5 groups including 2 HOYA ultra-low dispersion (UD) glass elements for minimized chromatic aberration
- Compact Form Factor – 67.5mm length and 62mm filter thread—remarkably compact for such a fast lens
Specifications:
- Focal Length: 50mm (75mm equivalent on APS-C)
- Aperture Range: F/0.95 – F/16
- Diaphragm Blades: 13 blades (rounded)
- Lens Construction: 7 elements in 5 groups (2x HOYA UD elements)
- Focusing Range: 0.45m (1.5ft) to infinity
- Filter Thread: 62mm
- Dimensions: Φ60×L67.5mm
- Weight: 420g / 0.93lb
- Mount Options: Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon EOS M, Nikon Z, Micro 4/3
Performance Characteristics:
- At f/0.95: Dreamy, atmospheric rendering with ethereal glow and extremely shallow depth of field—perfect for artistic portraits and night photography
- At f/1.4-f/2: Improved sharpness while maintaining beautiful bokeh characteristics
- At f/2.8-f/4: Excellent sharpness across the frame with retained smooth background blur
- At f/5.6-f/8: Maximum sharpness and resolution for landscape and detail work
Ideal For: Portrait photography, low-light shooting, wedding events, street photography, video production, and creative photography where subject isolation and atmospheric rendering are desired.
Note: This is a fully manual lens with no electronic contacts. For best results, use your camera’s focus peaking and magnification features. The lens is optimized for APS-C sensors but covers approximately 95% of full-frame sensors with some corner vignetting.
