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p.21 #2Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
the 85mm definitely lacks contrast, in addition to feeling slightly cool (color response-wise). although the shots in this thread still seem a big cool, i don't seem much a color contrast difference between the nikkor/zeiss and these..
Mar 23, 2012 at 02:45 AM
p.21 #3Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
I don't see any difference with regard to contrast. From the examples I saw the Zeiss can have a better bokeh in some situations, but that's not enough to justify the difference for me (it probably would be if I used this focal length more often though)
Mar 23, 2012 at 05:26 AM
p.21 #4Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
mkawa wrote:
the 85mm definitely lacks contrast, in addition to feeling slightly cool (color response-wise). although the shots in this thread still seem a big cool, i don't seem much a color contrast difference between the nikkor/zeiss and these..
In my last set of shots, for instance, I had to take a lot of saturation out.
And of course it all depends on what camera profile you're using in LR, etc.
the 85mm definitely lacks contrast, in addition to feeling slightly cool (color response-wise). although the shots in this thread still seem a big cool, i don't seem much a color contrast difference between the nikkor/zeiss and these..
In my last set of shots, for instance, I had to take a lot of saturation out.
And of course it all depends on what camera profile you're using in LR, etc.
Mar 23, 2012 at 08:23 AM
p.21 #5Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
few from the beloved 35 1.4
http://lens.shutterbank.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_7633-Edit-Edit.jpg
http://lens.shutterbank.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_7635-Edit-Edit.jpg
http://lens.shutterbank.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_7636-Edit-Edit.jpg
http://lens.shutterbank.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_7638-Edit.jpg
http://lens.shutterbank.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_7647-Edit.jpg
Senthil
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http://lens.shutterbank.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_7633-Edit-Edit.jpg
http://lens.shutterbank.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_7635-Edit-Edit.jpg
http://lens.shutterbank.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_7636-Edit-Edit.jpg
http://lens.shutterbank.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_7638-Edit.jpg
http://lens.shutterbank.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_7647-Edit.jpg
Senthil
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Mar 28, 2012 at 05:40 AM
p.21 #6Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
Bumping this thread cause I'm looking at purchasing the 1.4. I like how the zeiss 35/2 draws an image more than the Rokinon... Just not sure I like it $400 more.
I also would rather have a heavier compact lens then a larger light lens. Weight is not a concern but space is. But again, not sure the more compact size is worth $400...
I also would rather have a heavier compact lens then a larger light lens. Weight is not a concern but space is. But again, not sure the more compact size is worth $400...
Apr 11, 2012 at 09:17 AM
p.21 #7Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
Johnny -- Tough choice!
I had both, and sold the Zeiss. It was hard to choose, but the fast speed and IQ was better on the Samyang for my purposes. The Zeiss has incredible contrast and color, but also tons of vignetting and color-fringing. Sharpness is about the same, or possible slightly better with the Samyang. At f/2 to f/4, the Samyang has a strong IQ advantage, then it starts to even out on smaller apertures. I prefer the Zeiss at f/8-11, but how much more?
$429/free shipping for Rokinon
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rokinon-35mm-F1-4-Aspherical-Wide-Angle-Lens-for-Canon-EOS-Digital-SLR-/280861415285?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item4164a51775
vs.
$1117/free shipping for Zeiss at B&H ($499 for Rokinon)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=zeiss+ZE+35mm&N=0&InitialSearch=yes
So, more like $600+ difference for new models.
My Dream List has a Zeiss ZE 35/1.4 on it!
I had both, and sold the Zeiss. It was hard to choose, but the fast speed and IQ was better on the Samyang for my purposes. The Zeiss has incredible contrast and color, but also tons of vignetting and color-fringing. Sharpness is about the same, or possible slightly better with the Samyang. At f/2 to f/4, the Samyang has a strong IQ advantage, then it starts to even out on smaller apertures. I prefer the Zeiss at f/8-11, but how much more?
$429/free shipping for Rokinon
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rokinon-35mm-F1-4-Aspherical-Wide-Angle-Lens-for-Canon-EOS-Digital-SLR-/280861415285?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item4164a51775
vs.
$1117/free shipping for Zeiss at B&H ($499 for Rokinon)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=zeiss+ZE+35mm&N=0&InitialSearch=yes
So, more like $600+ difference for new models.
My Dream List has a Zeiss ZE 35/1.4 on it!
Apr 11, 2012 at 12:22 PM
p.21 #8Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
I also had both and sold the Zeiss. The only fault I could find with the Roki is that there's no room on the mount for a chip for Sony mount and the build quality isn't Zeiss but it's not bad like most of Sammy's other lenses which feel horrible to use.
Apr 11, 2012 at 12:23 PM
p.21 #9Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
I know this lens is great in the corners, but does this lens have a soul?
I love the sharpness, I love the price, I love the overall contrast, and I love how fast it is. And I will admit that there are a lot of technically great images here (and a lot of shots that demonstrate how sharp the lens is)... But on average I find myself less drawn into these images (than say a cron-r or ZM). But that might just be the placebo effect talking
My dream Zeiss has actually become the ZE25/2. I've been keeping an eye out for a nice used copy to come up for sale -being new I haven't seen many copies floating around. If one did I'd sell my 135L in a heart beat to fund the 25/2 (I love it but it's a redundant FL for me).
I go 8 years happily with one prime lens fixed to my 35mm; upgrade to a 5D and now I've become a pixel peeping critic.
Wait, this is a Rokinon thread... would anyone like to entertain me with some portrait/scene photos taken with the Rokinon?
I love the sharpness, I love the price, I love the overall contrast, and I love how fast it is. And I will admit that there are a lot of technically great images here (and a lot of shots that demonstrate how sharp the lens is)... But on average I find myself less drawn into these images (than say a cron-r or ZM). But that might just be the placebo effect talking
My dream Zeiss has actually become the ZE25/2. I've been keeping an eye out for a nice used copy to come up for sale -being new I haven't seen many copies floating around. If one did I'd sell my 135L in a heart beat to fund the 25/2 (I love it but it's a redundant FL for me).
I go 8 years happily with one prime lens fixed to my 35mm; upgrade to a 5D and now I've become a pixel peeping critic.
Wait, this is a Rokinon thread... would anyone like to entertain me with some portrait/scene photos taken with the Rokinon?
Apr 11, 2012 at 08:53 PM
p.21 #10Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
There is an extensive Rokinon 35/1.4 thread here with plenty of pictures.
Apr 12, 2012 at 12:00 AM
p.21 #11Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
No lenses have souls. Don't be silly. :P
Apr 12, 2012 at 08:42 AM
p.21 #12Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
I just purchased one used.
I noticed that my copy focus a bit before infinity: stopping at infinity every image is blurred. Is this correct or is it a bad copy?
I noticed that my copy focus a bit before infinity: stopping at infinity every image is blurred. Is this correct or is it a bad copy?
Apr 13, 2012 at 02:54 AM
p.21 #13Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
I think it's pretty common for Samyang to provide some leeway for infinity focus.
Apr 13, 2012 at 08:36 AM
p.21 #14Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
Untitled by Pablo Ausucua, on Flickr
Apr 14, 2012 at 02:55 AM
p.21 #15Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
Nice one. Very dramatic lighting. 
Apr 14, 2012 at 11:15 AM
p.21 #16Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
deadwolfbones wrote:
No lenses have souls. Don't be silly. :P
not true, my tamron 90/2.5 is haunted by ghosts.
No lenses have souls. Don't be silly. :P
not true, my tamron 90/2.5 is haunted by ghosts.
Apr 14, 2012 at 03:48 PM
p.21 #17Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
After a long period of eyeing this lens (and ordering/returning a 30mm Sigma in the process), I finally decided to get one. I plan on upgrading to a full-frame body at some point, but in the meantime, the Samyang produces some nice images on crop as well.
Here are a some shots from today @ f/5.6
Here are a some shots from today @ f/5.6
Apr 22, 2012 at 11:37 AM
p.21 #18Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
Triumph 675R Daytona full sized wallpaper by leemiks, on Flickr
Apr 22, 2012 at 11:47 AM
Apr 22, 2012 at 11:49 AM
p.21 #20Rokinon/Samyang 35/1.4 Picture Thread
Some images from today. I'm quite happy with this lens.
These were shot at f/5.6 and f/4.
Jaakko
These were shot at f/5.6 and f/4.
Jaakko
Apr 24, 2012 at 01:41 PM