2026
Brand Logo Redesign
A new symbol embodying point, line, and plane
- Launched AF 35mm F1.8 P FE
- Launched AF 14-24mm F2.8 L
- Launched AF 60-180mm F2.8 FE/L
History
2025
TRINITY ZOOM SERIES
Announced a zoom lineup co-developed with Schneider-Kreuznach
SYMON
SYMON · Launched a dedicated thermal imaging brand
- Launched AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE
- Launched AF 16mm F2.8 P FE
- Launched AF 85mm F1.8 P FE
2024
Company renamed LK Samyang Co., Ltd.
- Opened LK Samyang Japan branch
- Established the Thermal Imaging Business Center (expanding the thermal imaging solutions business)
- Established the B2B Solution Center (expanding the industrial optical solutions business)
PRIMA SERIES
Announced a prime lens lineup
Remaster Slim
- Launched AF 35mm F1.4 P FE
- Launched AF 12mm F2 RF-S
- Launched AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L
2023
- Launched V-AF series (45mm, 100mm)
- Launched XEEN Meister (14mm, 24mm)
- Launched AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE
2022
COMPACT CINE V-AF SERIES
Announced an AF cine lineup
- Launched V-AF series (24mm, 35mm, 75mm)
- Launched XEEN CF 135mm T2.2
- Launched AF 135mm F1.8 FE
2021
XEEN Meister
Announced a premium cinema lens lineup
- Launched XEEN Anamorphic 50mm T2.3
- Launched XEEN Meister (35mm, 50mm, 85mm)
- Launched AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE
2020
Acquired the thermal imaging division of Kavas
Entered the thermal imaging solutions business
- iF Design Award (XEEN CF)
- Launched XEEN CF (16mm, 35mm)
- Launched AF 35mm F1.8 FE
- Launched AF 75mm F1.8 FE
2019
XEEN CF
Announced the world's first ultra-light carbon cine lineup
- Launched XEEN CF (24mm, 50mm, 85mm)
- Launched XP 10mm F3.5 premium manual focus lens
- Launched AF 85mm F1.4 FE
2018
- Selected for TIPA AWARD 2018 (AF 35mm F2.8 FE)
- Red Dot Award (AF · XP · XEEN)
- Launched XP 35mm F1.2 premium manual focus lens
- Launched AF 14mm F2.8 F, the first autofocus lens for Nikon F mount
- Launched AF 14mm F2.8 EF and AF 85mm F1.4 EF for Canon EF mount
2017
Selected as a World Class 300 company
- Listed on KOSDAQ
- '$50 Million Export Tower' award, 54th Trade Day
- iF Design Award, Product category (AF)
- Launched AF 35mm F1.4 FE full-frame photo lens for mirrorless
- Launched AF 35mm F2.8 FE full-frame photo lens for mirrorless
- Launched XEEN 20mm T1.9 professional cine lens for video and film
2016
XP SERIES
Announced a premium manual focus lens lineup
- GOOD DESIGN Award (XP)
- XP 85mm, ePhotozine Gear of the Year
- Announced XP 14mm F2.4
- Announced XP 85mm F1.2
- Launched AF 14mm F2.8 FE photo lens for mirrorless
2015
XEEN
Launched the cinema lens brand 'XEEN' · Announced the professional cinema lens lineup 'XEEN Classic'
- GOOD DESIGN Award (XEEN)
- Launched 135mm F2.0 photo and T2.2 cine lenses for DSLR
- Launched 100mm Macro F2.8 photo and T3.1 cine lenses for DSLR
- Launched 21mm F1.4 photo and T1.5 cine lenses for mirrorless
2014
- 50mm T1.5, VIP ASIA Awards 2014
- Developed and launched 10mm F2.8, 10mm T3.1 and 12mm F2.0 interchangeable lenses for SLR
- Developed and launched 8mm T3.1, 7.5mm T3.8, 12mm T2.2 and 300mm F6.3 interchangeable lenses for mirrorless
- Developed and launched 50mm F1.4 and 50mm T1.5 (MF) interchangeable lenses for DSLR
2013
- Developed and launched TS 24mm F3.5 interchangeable lens for DSLR
- Developed and launched 300mm F6.3 interchangeable lens for DSLR
- Developed and launched 16mm F2.0 interchangeable lens for DSLR
2012
VDSLR
Announced the video cine lineup 'VDSLR'
- '$30 Million Export Tower' award, 49th Trade Day
- Developed and launched 24mm F1.4 interchangeable lens for DSLR
- Developed and launched 8mm F2.8 interchangeable lens for DSLR
2011
- Developed and launched 7.5mm F3.5 interchangeable lens for DSLR
2010
- Film Video Foto Award, Video category · 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye (Poland)
- Gear of the Year Award, Best Budget Lens · 85mm f/1.4 (UK)
- Developed and launched 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC interchangeable lens for DSLR
2009
- Developed and launched 8mm F3.5 interchangeable lens for DSLR
2008
- Developed and launched 85mm F1.4 interchangeable lens for DSLR
2006
- Began producing HYBRID and PLASTIC aspherical elements
- Developed and launched CCTV MEGA PIXEL LENS
2005
- Obtained ISO 14001 environmental certification
2003
- Certified as a specialized parts and materials company
2002
Company renamed Samyang Optics Co., Ltd.
- Moved to newly built headquarters and factory (site 12,231㎡ · floor area 9,917㎡)
- Obtained ISO 9001 certification
- Prime Minister's Award, 32nd Precision Technology Promotion Contest (hosted by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy)
2001
- Developed and launched CCTV LENS (550, 2810, 358)
1999
- Selected as a promising export SME (Small and Medium Business Corporation)
1993
Presidential Award (for contributions to science and technology)
1989
- Bronze Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit
1984
Established an in-house R&D center
- Industrial Service Medal and '$20 Million Export Tower' award (hosted by the Korea International Trade Association)
1981
- '$10 Million Export Tower' award (hosted by the Korea International Trade Association)
1979
Company renamed Samyang Optical Co., Ltd.
1972