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Samsung NX 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

20–50 mm · f/3.5 · Samsung NX

The Samsung NX 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 ED is a 20–50 mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5 for the Samsung NX mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.

Focal length
20–50 mm
Max aperture
f/3.5
Mount
Samsung NX
Designed for
1.53× crop

Field of view by sensor

SensorDiagonal angle of view35 mm equivalent
APS-C (1.5×)70.5° – 31.6°31–76 mm
Canon APS-C (1.6×)68.1° – 30.3°32–80 mm
Micro Four Thirds56.8° – 24.4°40–100 mm

Hyperfocal distance

Focal lengthf/5.6f/8f/11f/16
20 mm3.7 m2.6 m1.9 m1.3 m
50 mm23 m16 m12 m8.0 m

Circle of confusion 0.020 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).

Longest exposure for sharp stars

CameraNPF rule (wide open)500 rule
APS-C (24 MP)12.0 s @ f/3.516.3 s

Cameras that fit (17)

Where to buy

B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)

FAQ

What is the Samsung NX 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 ED equivalent to on APS-C?
It is designed for a 1.53× sensor, giving a full-frame equivalent of 31–76 mm.
Which cameras is the Samsung NX 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 ED compatible with?
It fits Samsung Galaxy NX, Samsung NX10, Samsung NX11, Samsung NX100, Samsung NX1000 and more (see the full list above).