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Is this the lens innovation you actually need?

In theory, the Remaster Slim is sound.

Samyang Remaster Slim lens on a Sony camera

Sample photos shared by Samyang, taken with a Sony A7C II and Remaster Slim with 32mm f/2.8 lens(Image credit: Samyang)

So why not just pack that hardware once in a housing that can host multiple optical elements instead?

The quick and easy magnetic mounting of the optical units further increases the Remaster Slim appeal.

However, I’m not sure if the Remaster Slim is genuinely useful.

Photo of an illuminated dragon at blue hour, taken with Samyang Remaster Slim lens

Sample photos shared by Samyang, taken with a Sony A7C II and Remaster Slim with 32mm f/2.8 lens(Image credit: Samyang)

It’s clearly designed for portability over outright quality, plus there are practical limitations.

But until then, I’m filing this one under the innovations that I don’t really need.

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Photo of a tropical greenhouse taken with Samyang Remaster Slim lens

Sample photos shared by Samyang, taken with a Sony A7C II and Remaster Slim with 32mm f/2.8 lens(Image credit: Samyang)

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At 0.8 inches / 2cm the Remaster Slim is much smaller than Samyang’s 35mm f/2.8, which was previously the company’s smallest autofocus lens. And despite is diminutive size, it still features an autofocus / manual focus switch