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p.2 #12 · p.2 #12 · Ultra-fast normal: Samyang vs Speedmaster vs Focal reducer | |
Sr.Cordeiro wrote:
To make an update:
I bought a second-hand Fujinon 35mm f/1.4
I know this is against my initial intention, but got a good deal, the lens was practically new since it was originally bought a couple of months ago, and the price was 350 eur.
For this price, with this size/weight and with AF it was a no-brainer really. And I have to say I'm very impressed with it's AF performance with the X-Pro2, it's like a new lens!
I was almost certain that I would end up trying the Samyang 35mm f/1.2. But I had a bad experience with the Samyang 21mm f/1.4. The performance was really bad at wide apertures, even with careful magnified focusing. The weight also bothered me more than what I was expecting. A let down that made me return it and reconsider my options, both in the 50mm and 35mm equiv. focal lenghts.
Now I have to decide if I keep the Fujinon 35mm f/2 WR (I feel tempted to sell it due to redundancy, but also really like that lens rendering very much), and wich moderate wide to buy (buy just the 23/1.4 or the compact 18mm f/2 + the rumored X100F)....Show more →
Sorry, I know I'm necro-ing this thread... but I wanted to throw in my $0.02 on the Samyang 21mm
I don't know if it comes down to bad copy variation or what, but it always surprises me when I see negative reviews of Samyang lenses from an IQ standpoint. I have several Samyang lenses and all of them are excellent, some of my top performing lenses, the 21mm included.
Here's some wide open shots from my 21mm on my X-Pro2
DSCF2940.jpg by Lucas, on Flickr
DSCF1216.jpg by Lucas, on Flickr
DSCF0588.jpg by Lucas, on Flickr
I don't use the lens much since I got an X100T, but I think it compares pretty well to my XF 35/1.4 (which is my favorite lens, you made a good choice picking one up).
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