Archive 2011 · Samyang Lenses (Rokinon, Bower, et al.)

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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Samyang Lenses (Rokinon, Bower, et al.)

Although these lenses have been around for a while, I received my first Samyang lens today (actually labeled "Bell and Howell"). I went for the 85/1.4 as that filled a gap in my line-up. While waiting for that lens, I found a great deal on a Bower 35/1.4, so that should be in next week.

My first impressions mirror what I've read from other users -- I'm impressed. Althougth there is no electrical connection between lens and body and all aperture settings must be manually entered, the IQ is very good, putting the lens in a higher class than most Alt glass with adapters. The lens has some CA, especially wide open, but LR seems to get rid of most of it. Otherwise, the lens seems quite sharp with good contrast and color.

I'd love to see shots by other owners of the various Samyang lenses. Maybe this can become the "official" Samyang thread.

Here are some of my first shots with the 85mm. Most are at f/2.8 to 5.6, but some are wide open, as you'll probably be able to tell.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N1431.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N1438.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N1451.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N1644.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N1495.jpg
Minimum focus distance for the next two.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N1512.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N1698.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N1513.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N1514.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N1527.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/036N1682.jpg
4-shot pano in horizontal format.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/gunzorro/cypresspano.jpg

Oct 08, 2011 at 01:12 AM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Samyang Lenses (Rokinon, Bower, et al.)

6 pages of images from the 85 https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/941350
There are definitely more threads in the archives. Another guy trying to make a new thread

https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/984833

Nice shots from the 14/2.8: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/969524

9 pages of images from the 35/1.4: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1017831

Oct 08, 2011 at 05:22 AM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Samyang Lenses (Rokinon, Bower, et al.)

AhamB -- Yes, I noticed there were archived threads of various Samyang lenses as I researched the 85/1.4 (especially from around two years ago, for the 85 debut). I also noticed there was nothing recent particularly, and certainly not a comprehensive thread like we have for Zeiss or Leica. Granted, those brands have a lot more recognition and cachet!

If no one is buying and trying the Samyang family of labels, I guess this thread will die an early death.

It's not quite as bad as starting a thread about starting bad threads, is it?

Oct 08, 2011 at 10:33 AM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Samyang Lenses (Rokinon, Bower, et al.)

Jim, I just wanted to point out that there are some threads (none of which are locked) that are good image resources for Samyang lenses. Nothing wrong with inviting people to post their images in a consolidated Samyang/Rokinon/etc. thread, but you could also contribute to the threads for the 85/1.4 (bump this one?) and 35/1.4 (still active and on the first page right now). Consolidation has some advantages, but competing with other threads about the same lenses is kind of a waste, perhaps.

Oct 09, 2011 at 01:53 AM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Samyang Lenses (Rokinon, Bower, et al.)

AhamB -- Thanks for pointing that out. I agree, it is wasteful if there is already a good resource of information going. I'll check those out, starting with the 85mm link you left.

Oct 10, 2011 at 01:03 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Samyang Lenses (Rokinon, Bower, et al.)

The big thread is now locked. Interesting, since the last post in this thread is actually older than the last post in the big thead. Oh well. Some more from a few days ago

http://didnt.doit.wisc.edu/photo/BRIC_2012/01_Paddock/slides/_DSC1078.jpg

http://didnt.doit.wisc.edu/photo/BRIC_2012/01_Paddock/slides/_DSC1096.jpg

http://didnt.doit.wisc.edu/photo/BRIC_2012/01_Paddock/slides/_DSC1146.jpg

http://didnt.doit.wisc.edu/photo/BRIC_2012/02_Porsche_917/slides/_DSC1201.jpg

Jul 25, 2012 at 08:43 AM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Samyang Lenses (Rokinon, Bower, et al.)

Jul 25, 2012 at 09:54 AM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Samyang Lenses (Rokinon, Bower, et al.)

3&5 are great! Nothing wrong with the others either. Photogenic kids!

Jul 27, 2012 at 06:11 AM


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