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Archive 2011Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
p.12 #1Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
Ha-ha! He has one running at the moment for a BIN of $425 (free shipping) on eBay. Naturally, this will quickly be dated and fall off this thread -- 50 minutes to go at the moment! 
Check eBay for his listings, or contact him via email.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/270828778903?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Check eBay for his listings, or contact him via email.http://www.ebay.com/itm/270828778903?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Oct 12, 2011 at 07:38 AM
p.12 #2Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
I keep hearing rumours about quality control. Does 35/1.4 have a lot of inconsistencies amongst copies?
Oct 12, 2011 at 09:12 AM
p.12 #3Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
My QC experience with modern Samyang lenses has been excellent, I have to say.
edit: the lens cap from my Rokinon 85/1.4 (non-chipped) did fall apart, however.
edit: the lens cap from my Rokinon 85/1.4 (non-chipped) did fall apart, however.
Oct 12, 2011 at 09:16 AM
p.12 #4Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
Greggf wrote:
Here is a shot just taken when out with the dog on a walk. I do love this lens! In fact, with a brand new baby in the house, I'm whittling my lenses down...and (gasp), I sold my ZE 35 1.4!! I really impressed by this lens, and it does 98% what the ZE does, with less CA!! Plus, having the extra $$$$ back in my pocket is kinda nice!!
Nice shot. In what lies the 2% you reckon?
Here is a shot just taken when out with the dog on a walk. I do love this lens! In fact, with a brand new baby in the house, I'm whittling my lenses down...and (gasp), I sold my ZE 35 1.4!! I really impressed by this lens, and it does 98% what the ZE does, with less CA!! Plus, having the extra $$$$ back in my pocket is kinda nice!!
Nice shot. In what lies the 2% you reckon?
Oct 12, 2011 at 02:53 PM
p.12 #5Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
A few from today.
No color correction, CA, or WB changes. Used my typical LR3 settings for sharpness and exposure, plus the profile for ZE 35/2 lens.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N1992.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N1980.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2007.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2027.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2062.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2068.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2072.jpg
No color correction, CA, or WB changes. Used my typical LR3 settings for sharpness and exposure, plus the profile for ZE 35/2 lens.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N1992.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N1980.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2007.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2027.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2062.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2068.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2072.jpg
Oct 12, 2011 at 05:50 PM
p.12 #6Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
Nice shot. In what lies the 2% you reckon?
Just the smoothness of the bokeh...that's it!! No doubt that the ZE/ZF 35 1.4 has the creamiest bokeh...but in the end, the Rokinon won out, at least in my eyes!!
Just the smoothness of the bokeh...that's it!! No doubt that the ZE/ZF 35 1.4 has the creamiest bokeh...but in the end, the Rokinon won out, at least in my eyes!!
Oct 12, 2011 at 06:40 PM
p.12 #7Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
Gunzorro wrote:
A few from today.
I don't mean to cause any offense, so please don't take this the wrong way... but is this the stuff you typically shoot?
edit: to be clear, I'm genuinely curious. I know there are others on this board who routinely post photos (beautiful photos) of trash and other things most people wouldn't think to shoot. I just haven't got a feel yet for your output to know whether this is your routine subject matter or if you're just feeling the lens out.
Edited on Oct 12, 2011 at 09:57 PM · View previous versions
A few from today.
I don't mean to cause any offense, so please don't take this the wrong way... but is this the stuff you typically shoot?
edit: to be clear, I'm genuinely curious. I know there are others on this board who routinely post photos (beautiful photos) of trash and other things most people wouldn't think to shoot. I just haven't got a feel yet for your output to know whether this is your routine subject matter or if you're just feeling the lens out.
Edited on Oct 12, 2011 at 09:57 PM · View previous versions
Oct 12, 2011 at 09:51 PM
p.12 #8Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
Gunzorro wrote:
A few from today.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2027.jpg
I think that shot just convinced me to buy this lens.
A few from today.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2027.jpg
I think that shot just convinced me to buy this lens.
Oct 13, 2011 at 12:03 PM
p.12 #9Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
bikemore -- Thanks! I'm sure you will enjoy this lens. Here's an other one from yesterday's outing, "Holy Post".
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2088.jpg
deadwolfbones -- No offence taken! I don't think you're the only one who either doesn't "get" what I'm doing, or else thinks it doesn't work. I say that based on the dearth of comments to most of my images. It may be that I post too many, and they aren't good enough for pro/con responses. That's hard to know.
To answer your question is tough, because you are almost asking for an artist's statement (which I hate). My main field of interest in photography is architecture (and associated landscape), and that is how I make money, if and when I make money.
My interest extends beyond the commercially viable images to the whole anthropological mechanism of Man's creative and destructive effects on the world around him. From a aesthetic POV, I like high contrast "naturally lit" (minimal PP to enhance colors) subjects, especially twilght shots of buildings and cities. I spend my time when not on assignment by testing bodies and lenses and practicing techniques or comparing settings, then detailed PP (I've been learning a lot on the FM forums from people like denoir and others with outstanding PP skills), all in the pursuit of staying "on top of my game" -- keeping as nimble and fresh as I can be, considering age advancing, trying to slow me down. I choose subjects of convenience in my nearby environs, usually within 10 miles (I could have an exhibit just on my backyard, with seasonal and daily lighting changes, ha-ha!).
I am also an oil painter, and so constantly hone my skills for juxtapositons, contrasting tones, colors, and shapes. The photography and painting mind-set are intermingled for me.
I'd say the images I post are a fair representation of how I look at things when left to follow my own interests. I apppreciate the tolerance I have received on the forums, for posting so many pictures. Ultimately, I hope some of the technical examples of camera and lens performance hold up and help readers make informed decisions based on real-world use in natural light situations.
Sorry for the Artist's Statement, but thanks for asking.
Anyway, here are more images and comparisons with the 35/1.4 on the 1Ds2, shooting RAW at ISO 50 and 100.
Here are two sets of images, the first shot at f/1.4 and f/2.8, and the second at f/1.4 and f/4. Focus on the second set is through the middle poster.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2028.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2029.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2030.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2031.jpg
As you can see from the neutral rendition of the black, grey and white on the posters above, the color rendition of this lens is outstanding.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2033.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2083.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2084.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2042.jpg
"Tide of Leaves" shows lower contrast lighting, but dappled highlights, providing an extensive range of tones.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2115.jpg
This playground equipment show great range of contrast and intense color.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2191.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2088.jpg
deadwolfbones -- No offence taken! I don't think you're the only one who either doesn't "get" what I'm doing, or else thinks it doesn't work. I say that based on the dearth of comments to most of my images. It may be that I post too many, and they aren't good enough for pro/con responses. That's hard to know.
To answer your question is tough, because you are almost asking for an artist's statement (which I hate). My main field of interest in photography is architecture (and associated landscape), and that is how I make money, if and when I make money.
My interest extends beyond the commercially viable images to the whole anthropological mechanism of Man's creative and destructive effects on the world around him. From a aesthetic POV, I like high contrast "naturally lit" (minimal PP to enhance colors) subjects, especially twilght shots of buildings and cities. I spend my time when not on assignment by testing bodies and lenses and practicing techniques or comparing settings, then detailed PP (I've been learning a lot on the FM forums from people like denoir and others with outstanding PP skills), all in the pursuit of staying "on top of my game" -- keeping as nimble and fresh as I can be, considering age advancing, trying to slow me down.
I choose subjects of convenience in my nearby environs, usually within 10 miles (I could have an exhibit just on my backyard, with seasonal and daily lighting changes, ha-ha!). I am also an oil painter, and so constantly hone my skills for juxtapositons, contrasting tones, colors, and shapes. The photography and painting mind-set are intermingled for me.
I'd say the images I post are a fair representation of how I look at things when left to follow my own interests. I apppreciate the tolerance I have received on the forums, for posting so many pictures. Ultimately, I hope some of the technical examples of camera and lens performance hold up and help readers make informed decisions based on real-world use in natural light situations.
Sorry for the Artist's Statement, but thanks for asking.
Anyway, here are more images and comparisons with the 35/1.4 on the 1Ds2, shooting RAW at ISO 50 and 100.
Here are two sets of images, the first shot at f/1.4 and f/2.8, and the second at f/1.4 and f/4. Focus on the second set is through the middle poster.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2028.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2029.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2030.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2031.jpg
As you can see from the neutral rendition of the black, grey and white on the posters above, the color rendition of this lens is outstanding.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2033.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2083.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2084.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2042.jpg
"Tide of Leaves" shows lower contrast lighting, but dappled highlights, providing an extensive range of tones.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2115.jpg
This playground equipment show great range of contrast and intense color.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N2191.jpg
Oct 13, 2011 at 04:07 PM
p.12 #10Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
Thanks for the explanation, man!
Oct 13, 2011 at 05:56 PM
p.12 #11Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
I just received this lens...looks like a winner. Focus isn't too hard to nail and once you get the hang of it, its easy from there. Heres a sample shot so far:
Test 2 by Capturing|Lifestyles by Mario, on Flickr
Test 2 by Capturing|Lifestyles by Mario, on Flickr
Oct 14, 2011 at 05:03 PM
p.12 #12Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
Greggf wrote:
...this lens gets really sharp at f4!!!
+1 I hardly see any reason beyond dof needs for going beyond F4 with this lens! Really remarkable performance.
...this lens gets really sharp at f4!!!
+1 I hardly see any reason beyond dof needs for going beyond F4 with this lens! Really remarkable performance.
Oct 15, 2011 at 02:06 PM
p.12 #13Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
Incredible shots Greggf! So sharp, all of em.
the ole fire grill by Capturing|Lifestyles by Mario, on Flickr
the ole fire grill by Capturing|Lifestyles by Mario, on Flickr
Oct 15, 2011 at 03:56 PM
p.12 #14Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
With Nex 5n.
wide open. and a crop without pp.
wide open. and a crop without pp.
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Oct 15, 2011 at 04:22 PM
p.12 #15Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
another two wide open.
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Oct 15, 2011 at 04:23 PM
p.12 #16Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
This thread keeps getting better and better!
Oct 15, 2011 at 04:28 PM
p.12 #17Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
Apiel...love the second Angel shot!!
Gregg
Gregg
Oct 15, 2011 at 04:52 PM
p.12 #18Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
low light killer by Capturing|Lifestyles by Mario, on Flickr
Oct 15, 2011 at 06:39 PM
p.12 #19Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
when lights... flickr by Capturing|Lifestyles by Mario, on Flickr
Oct 15, 2011 at 08:01 PM
p.12 #20Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
^those look cool! What camera are you using gregg? your photos are great
Oct 15, 2011 at 09:12 PM