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Archive 2019 · Pre-order: Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE ($399)

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p.14 #1 · p.14 #1 · Pre-order: Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE ($399)

Enri wrote:
Jannik: are you going to write a review of this samyang at Phillipreeve.net? It would be great

I will start my rolling review on Thursday of my second copy is better.

Jun 24, 2019 at 03:32 PM

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p.14 #2 · p.14 #2 · Pre-order: Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE ($399)

zeitlos wrote:
Thanks! I'm really pleased!

Hard to answer since I only had the Batis for a couple of days => the eye af didn't work properly, that's why I sent it back.
And: I just got the Samyang and only took a few shots, to early for a final verdict. However (

), right now I'm glad that the Batis showed the problems mentioned since I saved a lot of money and the Samyang seems to be exactly what I was looking for. Light, small, (very?) good image quality. It's true, I would prefer 40mm since it offers more versatility. And also true,...Show more →

I took a trip a few years ago and used only the Contax G 45/2 and really enjoyed it. I have two children and it was a great focal length for people, animals, scenery, everything.

I was just in Portugal with the 24/1.4 GM and it was fantastic (beautiful country), but I would have really liked a small 45 to pair with it. I think that would be just about perfect!

I look forward to seeing what you capture with the Samyang on your trip!

Jun 24, 2019 at 03:56 PM

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p.14 #3 · p.14 #3 · Pre-order: Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE ($399)

[sorry, double post]

Edited on Jun 25, 2019 at 03:13 PM · View previous versions

Jun 24, 2019 at 03:56 PM

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p.14 #4 · p.14 #4 · Pre-order: Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE ($399)

Fboss wrote:
Thanks for the info
It’s weird some people have the issue and some others don’t.
I’m tempted to order from Adorama or BH so I can easily return if AF doesn’t work well

I ordered mine from Adorama. Not sure most saw these tests I did . I did not run into a infinity issue. But this may help

https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1601002/

Jun 24, 2019 at 05:23 PM

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p.14 #5 · p.14 #5 · Pre-order: Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE ($399)

I ordered the kit with the lens station from Adorama today. Should be able to test it end of the week.

GMPhotography wrote:
I ordered mine from Adorama. Not sure most saw these tests I did . I did not run into a infinity issue. But this may help

https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1601002/

Jun 24, 2019 at 05:28 PM

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p.14 #6 · p.14 #6 · Pre-order: Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE ($399)

Okay hold the telephone

Okay just pulled out my dock and updated my 85 1.4 it is version .4 now

More important now my lens tested good but I put my 45 on and there is no firmware but I did check my AF setting and it was -3. Very odd

Maybe this is the infinity issue.

If you have the dock check your 45mm AF settings and post what your settings are especially those having infinity issue

I reset mine back to 0 and just tried infinity and still looks good

Jun 24, 2019 at 05:49 PM

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p.14 #7 · p.14 #7 · Pre-order: Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE ($399)

Have you tested in both AF-S and AF-C ?

GMPhotography wrote:
Okay hold the telephone

Okay just pulled out my dock and updated my 85 1.4 it is version .4 now

More important now my lens tested good but I put my 45 on and there is no firmware but I did check my AF setting and it was -3. Very odd

Maybe this is the infinity issue.

If you have the dock check your 45mm AF settings and post what your settings are especially those having infinity issue

I reset mine back to 0 and just tried infinity and still looks good

Jun 24, 2019 at 06:11 PM

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p.14 #8 · p.14 #8 · Pre-order: Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE ($399)

No I’m leaving for a month so busy packing gear and organizing a ton of stuff to go. Simply do not have time

Jun 24, 2019 at 06:31 PM

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p.14 #9 · p.14 #9 · Pre-order: Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE ($399)

That's odd. My Rokinon 35 1.4 came with a +1. I'll have to plug in my 45 to check the offset. Will report back.

Jun 24, 2019 at 08:57 PM

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p.14 #10 · p.14 #10 · Pre-order: Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE ($399)

My copy also has a problem with the af at infinity. Funny, I was one of the early adopters for the Batis 40mm and had to send it back due to the eye-af focus issue. Now the Samyang will go back.
Technical progress seems not to be the case anymore since manufacturers seem to struggle with the task of manufacturing a 40/45mm lens that actually works...

Some photos that demonstrate the problem: EDIT: link deleted.

Edited on Jun 27, 2019 at 10:46 AM · View previous versions

Jun 25, 2019 at 06:19 AM

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p.14 #11 · p.14 #11 · Pre-order: Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE ($399)

I’m thinking about ordering one from Adorama. Kind of weary since there seems to be a lot of lemons out there. Can anyone list the issues I should check for and the best way to test for those issues?

Jun 25, 2019 at 07:45 AM

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p.14 #12 · p.14 #12 · Pre-order: Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE ($399)

Mine doesn't seem to have the issue, lens station showing AF at -1.

Shouldn't they all be the same AF setting out of the box?

Jun 25, 2019 at 08:31 AM

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p.14 #13 · p.14 #13 · Pre-order: Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE ($399)

petercod wrote:
Mine doesn't seem to have the issue, lens station showing AF at -1.

Shouldn't they all be the same AF setting out of the box?

You would think so. Mine was -3.

Jun 25, 2019 at 08:35 AM

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p.14 #14 · p.14 #14 · Pre-order: Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE ($399)

It's really a shame

I liked it a lot, but as you can see in my pictures, it's not sharp at infinity in every single shot compared to the manual focus shot.
So it will go back.

Jun 25, 2019 at 09:23 AM

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p.14 #15 · p.14 #15 · Pre-order: Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE ($399)

GMPhotography wrote:
You would think so. Mine was -3.

Sounds like they must test every lens and set the value based on what their testing found - whatever that is.

Jun 25, 2019 at 10:04 AM

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p.14 #16 · p.14 #16 · Pre-order: Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE ($399)

I'm undecided as far as if I should send mine back..
would be great to see if the people with the dock can make things better by fiddling with the setting... or if it actually makes things worse

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Jun 25, 2019 at 10:22 AM

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p.14 #17 · p.14 #17 · Pre-order: Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE ($399)

I sent mine back, just got my refund yesterday (minus return shipping cost).
I then purchased a brand new Zony 55mm for an extra $300, then tested it only to find it decentred/tilted. Why the hell can't these manufacturers test their bloody lenses before the ship them out

Getting a replacement in the next couple of days.
J

Jun 25, 2019 at 12:18 PM

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p.14 #18 · p.14 #18 · Pre-order: Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE ($399)

zeitlos wrote:
My copy also has a problem with the af at infinity. Funny, I was one of the early adopters for the Batis 40mm and had to send it back due to the eye-af focus issue. Now the Samyang will go back.
Technical progress seems not to be the case anymore since manufacturers seem to struggle with the task of manufacturing a 40/45mm lens that actually works...

Some photos that demonstrate the problem: https://stefansipl.prodibi.com/a/rdwe7l10xjgzgw9

Registered to say that you should change your name to Zeisslos.

Jun 25, 2019 at 06:23 PM

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p.14 #19 · p.14 #19 · Pre-order: Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE ($399)

jaybr wrote:
I sent mine back, just got my refund yesterday (minus return shipping cost).
I then purchased a brand new Zony 55mm for an extra $300, then tested it only to find it decentred/tilted. Why the hell can't these manufacturers test their bloody lenses before the ship them out

Getting a replacement in the next couple of days.
J

Seriously. Amazing that the Zeiss name doesn't buy a properly centered lens!

Jun 25, 2019 at 06:41 PM

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p.14 #20 · p.14 #20 · Pre-order: Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE ($399)

Getting a replacement in the next couple of days.
J

I worked in an industry where we built out own sensors ( camera, lasers, LED's all in a box ). We spent a lot of effort and cost ensuring everything was properly aligned and every sensor we shipped out was as perfect as we could possibly get it.

Now the catch...these sensors cost $30,000. If you are willing to pony up the cost of the extra QA required to ensure every lens going out of the plant is perfect...then I'm sure the manufacturer will oblige. Big problem is...no one will pony up to the cost.

Jun 25, 2019 at 06:56 PM

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