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p.2 #1 · p.2 #1 · Samyang 75 1.8 Image Thread


Nice to see this image thread. I recently ordered the pair of SY 35 f/1.8 and 75 f/1.8 and anxious to give them a try. These will compliment my Tamron zoom trio.


Apr 04, 2021 at 07:46 AM
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p.2 #2 · p.2 #2 · Samyang 75 1.8 Image Thread


just received this lens from the amazon warehouse today. it came with firmware v1, and missing the case, i mentioned it to amazon and they gave me 20% off the lens price for the missing case, so i ended up getting the lens for 240 out the door. So far so good, i immediately updated the firmware with my lens station, and id say its very sharp wide open. ill go test it out for real later this week.




















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Apr 04, 2021 at 07:32 PM
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p.2 #3 · p.2 #3 · Samyang 75 1.8 Image Thread


I may still pick up this lens. I sold my 85mm 1.8 FE and ended up with the 70-300mm Tamron. I still wouldn't mind owning the Samyang 75mm though for when I want something smaller.


Apr 05, 2021 at 05:22 PM
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p.2 #4 · p.2 #4 · Samyang 75 1.8 Image Thread


I bought the Rokinon version at Adorama, which is currently $100 off. Mine should be here in a few days along with the 35 f/1.8 that also included the dock.


Apr 05, 2021 at 05:31 PM
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p.2 #5 · p.2 #5 · Samyang 75 1.8 Image Thread


jrscls wrote:
I bought the Rokinon version at Adorama, which is currently $100 off. Mine should be here in a few days along with the 35 f/1.8 that also included the dock.


worth every penny of that 300$



Apr 05, 2021 at 10:25 PM
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p.2 #6 · p.2 #6 · Samyang 75 1.8 Image Thread


Anyone try using extension tubes with this lens for closeups?


Apr 06, 2021 at 07:11 PM
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p.2 #7 · p.2 #7 · Samyang 75 1.8 Image Thread


Got my 35 and 75 f/1.8 lenses today, and good thing I got the dock as the 75 only had V1 of the firmware, which I updated to V3. Here are a few of the first shots, first one wide open and second stopped down to f/3.2 with the 75mm.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-MrQWrTB/0/f9c63e58/X3/i-MrQWrTB-X3.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-PtWLSmc/0/2e0d5355/X3/i-PtWLSmc-X3.jpg




Apr 07, 2021 at 11:25 AM
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p.2 #8 · p.2 #8 · Samyang 75 1.8 Image Thread


jrscls wrote:
Got my 35 and 75 f/1.8 lenses today, and good thing I got the dock as the 75 only had V1 of the firmware, which I updated to V3. Here are a few of the first shots, first one wide open and second stopped down to f/3.2 with the 75mm.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-MrQWrTB/0/f9c63e58/X3/i-MrQWrTB-X3.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-PtWLSmc/0/2e0d5355/X3/i-PtWLSmc-X3.jpg


Is the dock a must to update the firmware?



Apr 07, 2021 at 03:58 PM
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p.2 #9 · p.2 #9 · Samyang 75 1.8 Image Thread


Absolutely!

Straight off the bat most of the brand new Samyang lenses are useless unless their FW is updated!

Without the dock, no FW update. For every model of a camera they appear to be issuing a separate FW update.

Basically, if you buy a Samyang AF lens, they will force you to buy their dock.


nehemiahphoto wrote:
Is the dock a must to update the firmware?





Apr 07, 2021 at 04:03 PM
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p.2 #10 · p.2 #10 · Samyang 75 1.8 Image Thread


Wow...

First: if you want to update the firmware, you need the dock (which isn’t expensive). The updating process is easy.
Second: of course you can perfectly use most/(all now?) of the Samyang lenses without a firmware update and achieve great results. I used a lot of them and the vast majority worked perfectly straight out of the box. Basically, of all my Samyang lenses only the 45 1.8 had major issues that really needed fixing. But the update was there only a short time after it went on sale. Of course you can expect that it works perfectly right from the beginning. But well, sxxxx happens (with many brands).

So don’t panic. I cannot think of a Samyang lens spontaniously that – if bought today out of latest production – would demand a firmware update. However, as I said, they keep on pushing very aggressively to make their products better (which doesn’t mean that they were bad before), so if there’s a firmware update that improves something, it’s welcome.




Apr 07, 2021 at 04:25 PM
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p.2 #11 · p.2 #11 · Samyang 75 1.8 Image Thread


nehemiahphoto wrote:
Is the dock a must to update the firmware?


Yes, but the dock was included with my 35mm f/1.8 as a kit at no extra charge. Updating the firmware was very easy to do- mount lens to dock, connect USB cable to computer and the software downloads and installs the firmware.




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Apr 07, 2021 at 07:35 PM
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p.2 #12 · p.2 #12 · Samyang 75 1.8 Image Thread


put the little 75 1.8 thru its paces today.

Its sharp, it focuses faster than the 85 GM it replaced, much easier to carry around, but wish its minimum focus distance was shorter, since its a little looser than the 85. for what i paid, its a keeper.















































Apr 07, 2021 at 07:42 PM
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p.2 #13 · p.2 #13 · Samyang 75 1.8 Image Thread


thanks for the answers. Looks like docks are about $80 + shipping and tax. Not impressive. I guess I’ll just stick with firmware v1.


Apr 07, 2021 at 07:42 PM
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p.2 #14 · p.2 #14 · Samyang 75 1.8 Image Thread


nehemiahphoto wrote:
thanks for the answers. Looks like docks are about $80 + shipping and tax. Not impressive. I guess I’ll just stick with firmware v1.


https://www.amazon.com/Samyang-Lens-Station-Sony/dp/B07N992NY1

but often can be had for 10-20 bucks included with a lens from adorama.



Apr 07, 2021 at 07:56 PM
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p.2 #15 · p.2 #15 · Samyang 75 1.8 Image Thread


turbodude wrote:
https://www.amazon.com/Samyang-Lens-Station-Sony/dp/B07N992NY1

but often can be had for 10-20 bucks included with a lens from adorama.


Interesting. At Adarama, I can get the lens for $300, but lens + dock is $370. Anyone know where I can get the dock much cheaper currently?

https://www.adorama.com/l/?searchinfo=samyang%2075%201.8&sel=Item-Condition_New-Items



Apr 07, 2021 at 09:07 PM
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p.2 #16 · p.2 #16 · Samyang 75 1.8 Image Thread


If you would like to add the 35 f/1.8, the dock is included in a kit at no extra charge or check out other lenses that come in kits.

https://www.adorama.com/sy3518ea.html?CategoryID=245836

Or you can get the dock separately for $59.

https://www.adorama.com/sylse.html



Apr 07, 2021 at 09:20 PM
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p.2 #17 · p.2 #17 · Samyang 75 1.8 Image Thread


jrscls wrote:
If you would like to add the 35 f/1.8, the dock is included in a kit at no extra charge or check out other lenses that come in kits.

https://www.adorama.com/sy3518ea.html?CategoryID=245836

Or you can get the dock separately for $59.

https://www.adorama.com/sylse.html


Yeah, not interest in the 35/1.8...owned it already. I liked my 35i as a mid-range 35mm.

Edit: did you (or anyone) notice an appreciable difference with firmware upgrades for tracking?



Apr 07, 2021 at 09:38 PM
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p.2 #18 · p.2 #18 · Samyang 75 1.8 Image Thread


Two images from this past weekend in Montreal.

20210403 - Samyang 75-449 by Camtography, on Flickr

20210403 - Samyang 75-539 by Camtography, on Flickr



Apr 07, 2021 at 10:29 PM
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p.2 #19 · p.2 #19 · Samyang 75 1.8 Image Thread


Not immediately found on the SY site. Anybody using the lens station with a Mac


Apr 08, 2021 at 01:32 PM
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p.2 #20 · p.2 #20 · Samyang 75 1.8 Image Thread


Yes, I do. Works flawlessly.


Apr 08, 2021 at 01:33 PM
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