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p.1 #1Rokinon 85/1.4 Does Model Shoot
I absolutely have to begin by saying how proud I am of my wife. I have often said that she is the real talent in the family and this will show you why I say that. She shot 327 photos today and 204 of them are very solid keepers. This rate is far higher than she ever achieved with her EF 85/1.8 and the AF system.
I was going to post these in the "3 85s Compared" thread, but these Rokinon samples deserve their own thread, I'd say. All shot on the 5D, at apertures between f1.4 and f2.8, ISO 200, hand-held, all natural light, not even any reflectors.
Sorry for so many samples, but I had so many great shots to choose from, I got carried away. There are 4 whole series that are not even represented here because I haven't got to processing them yet.
I hope you enjoy the shots and, if anything, I hope this encourages anyone on the fence to just go out an buy one of these lenses. It is incredible value.
**EDIT**: It seems I didn't quite make it clear that my wife shot these photos. The model is a friend of ours. All I did was grab some samples, batched them out and posted them. My wife deserves all the credit.
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_0936.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_0978.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_0980.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_0983.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_0985.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_0988.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_0993.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_0994.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_0998.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_1002.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_1005.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_1010.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_1014.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_1064.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_1070.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_1087.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_1090.jpg
Edited on Feb 03, 2010 at 08:46 PM · View previous versions
I was going to post these in the "3 85s Compared" thread, but these Rokinon samples deserve their own thread, I'd say. All shot on the 5D, at apertures between f1.4 and f2.8, ISO 200, hand-held, all natural light, not even any reflectors.
Sorry for so many samples, but I had so many great shots to choose from, I got carried away. There are 4 whole series that are not even represented here because I haven't got to processing them yet.
I hope you enjoy the shots and, if anything, I hope this encourages anyone on the fence to just go out an buy one of these lenses. It is incredible value.
**EDIT**: It seems I didn't quite make it clear that my wife shot these photos. The model is a friend of ours. All I did was grab some samples, batched them out and posted them. My wife deserves all the credit.
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_0936.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_0978.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_0980.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_0983.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_0985.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_0988.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_0993.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_0994.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_0998.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_1002.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_1005.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_1010.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_1014.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_1064.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_1070.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_1087.jpg
http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/Rokinon/Joanna/IMG_1090.jpg
Edited on Feb 03, 2010 at 08:46 PM · View previous versions
Oct 29, 2009 at 07:57 PM
p.1 #2Rokinon 85/1.4 Does Model Shoot
Great shots
Nice separation from the bg
The natural lighting is working well
Nice separation from the bg
The natural lighting is working well
Oct 29, 2009 at 08:01 PM
p.1 #3Rokinon 85/1.4 Does Model Shoot
Whoever says "Manual Focus is hard!" needs to be shown this thread. Amazing series!
Oct 29, 2009 at 08:34 PM
p.1 #4Rokinon 85/1.4 Does Model Shoot
Adam, my wife says, "thanks!"
bluetsunami, my wife says, "what are you trying to say? You think this is easy?"
(but, thanks!)
bluetsunami, my wife says, "what are you trying to say? You think this is easy?"
(but, thanks!)Oct 29, 2009 at 08:40 PM
p.1 #5Rokinon 85/1.4 Does Model Shoot
very talented.
I just received the Rokinon. Initial built quality is a joke compare the the Zeiss 85mm, but I can't wait to shoot with it
I just received the Rokinon. Initial built quality is a joke compare the the Zeiss 85mm, but I can't wait to shoot with it
Oct 29, 2009 at 09:02 PM
p.1 #6Rokinon 85/1.4 Does Model Shoot
Kudos to your wife, Paul, it is an impressive set. That Rokilux looks to be a fine unit.
Oct 29, 2009 at 09:04 PM
p.1 #7Rokinon 85/1.4 Does Model Shoot
Well done ! Great color and Bokeh
-Jim
-Jim
Oct 29, 2009 at 09:08 PM
p.1 #8Rokinon 85/1.4 Does Model Shoot
Nice lens and great DOF control.
If I may comment on the model and images themselves (if not pm me and I'll take this off), it seems like the model is a wee bit uncomfortable and not really connecting with the series. It gets a lot better towards the end where the expressions and poses start to change and the model starts connecting.
I would work on making the model very comfortable and your posing.
That being said, you've got some really awesome stuff right now and I would be proud of your wife and if your wife reads this... you've got some kick ass stuff
Evan
If I may comment on the model and images themselves (if not pm me and I'll take this off), it seems like the model is a wee bit uncomfortable and not really connecting with the series. It gets a lot better towards the end where the expressions and poses start to change and the model starts connecting.
I would work on making the model very comfortable and your posing.
That being said, you've got some really awesome stuff right now and I would be proud of your wife and if your wife reads this... you've got some kick ass stuff
Evan
Oct 29, 2009 at 09:21 PM
p.1 #9Rokinon 85/1.4 Does Model Shoot
Nice lens -but I think you make it look better. Your model is absolutely wonderful in your choice of the gray sweater in the red lipstick really makes things jump out. The poses are great.
nice work
nice work
Oct 29, 2009 at 09:35 PM
p.1 #10Rokinon 85/1.4 Does Model Shoot
Great stuff!
I have to say the thing that has surprised me most is the colours out of the Rokinon.
Previously I very much disliked the colours in all sample images I had seen but these are just great! Rich without being 'saturated'. Perhaps you just have great PP skills
I have to say the thing that has surprised me most is the colours out of the Rokinon.
Previously I very much disliked the colours in all sample images I had seen but these are just great! Rich without being 'saturated'. Perhaps you just have great PP skills
Oct 29, 2009 at 09:41 PM
p.1 #11Rokinon 85/1.4 Does Model Shoot
Thanks everyone (from my wife).
Empire. My PP skills are almost non-existent. These are straight from my RAW converter (Bibble Pro) with some exposure and fill light tweaking. They didn't even get my usual custom tone curve quick fix. I too was amazed at the colours. I usually have to make more of an effort to get results like this.
Empire. My PP skills are almost non-existent. These are straight from my RAW converter (Bibble Pro) with some exposure and fill light tweaking. They didn't even get my usual custom tone curve quick fix. I too was amazed at the colours. I usually have to make more of an effort to get results like this.
Oct 29, 2009 at 10:12 PM
p.1 #12Rokinon 85/1.4 Does Model Shoot
Nice work. I also agree, this is the best color and light response I have seen from the Rokinon. Is the f/1.4 aperture a true f/1.4? I remember a previous FM'r claiming that it was closer to F/1.8?
Oct 29, 2009 at 10:33 PM
p.1 #13Rokinon 85/1.4 Does Model Shoot
cogitech wrotebluetsunami, my wife says, "what are you trying to say? You think this is easy?" (but, thanks!)
hahaha, that is true. She's definitely making it look easy in these shots though (focusing is spot on!) I also really need this lens
(but, thanks!)hahaha, that is true. She's definitely making it look easy in these shots though (focusing is spot on!) I also really need this lens
Oct 29, 2009 at 10:57 PM
p.1 #14Rokinon 85/1.4 Does Model Shoot
adamM wrote:
Great shots
Nice separation from the bg
The natural lighting is working well
+1
+ I'd just like to add you are one very lucky jammy... As your wife is absolutely georgeous!
Great shots
Nice separation from the bg
The natural lighting is working well
+1
+ I'd just like to add you are one very lucky jammy... As your wife is absolutely georgeous!
Oct 30, 2009 at 01:06 AM
p.1 #15Rokinon 85/1.4 Does Model Shoot
Is this the same lens as the Vivitar 85mm f/.4 (or I should say from the same parent company Sakar?)
Oct 30, 2009 at 01:49 AM
p.1 #16Rokinon 85/1.4 Does Model Shoot
She's made great use of this autumns colour. Too bad that in the Netherlands everything has been foggy, at least in the harbour where I live.
(very off topic: I seem to have trouble choosing between colour/harbour versus color/harbor)
(very off topic: I seem to have trouble choosing between colour/harbour versus color/harbor
)Oct 30, 2009 at 03:03 AM
p.1 #17Rokinon 85/1.4 Does Model Shoot
Very Nice! Your wife has some talent there Paul. I really like #8. Nice portrait which makes the subject look very confident due to her pose.
Oct 30, 2009 at 05:08 AM
p.1 #18Rokinon 85/1.4 Does Model Shoot
Alf Beharie wrote:
Nice separation from the bg
The natural lighting is working well+1
+ I'd just like to add you are one very lucky jammy... As your wife is absolutely georgeous!
Alf, my wife is behind the camera, not in front
adamM wrote
Great shotsNice separation from the bg
The natural lighting is working well
+ I'd just like to add you are one very lucky jammy... As your wife is absolutely georgeous!
Alf, my wife is behind the camera, not in front
Oct 30, 2009 at 05:20 AM
p.1 #19Rokinon 85/1.4 Does Model Shoot
AbramG wrote:
Is this the same lens as the Vivitar 85mm f/.4 (or I should say from the same parent company Sakar?)
Same lens. All made by Samyang Optical. Sold under various brands, including Samyang, Rokinon, Vivitar Series 1, Falcon, Opteka...
Is this the same lens as the Vivitar 85mm f/.4 (or I should say from the same parent company Sakar?)
Same lens. All made by Samyang Optical. Sold under various brands, including Samyang, Rokinon, Vivitar Series 1, Falcon, Opteka...
Oct 30, 2009 at 05:22 AM
p.1 #20Rokinon 85/1.4 Does Model Shoot
biotar wrote:
She's made great use of this autumns colour. Too bad that in the Netherlands everything has been foggy, at least in the harbour where I live.
(very off topic: I seem to have trouble choosing between colour/harbour versus color/harbor)
colour/harbour works in every part of the English-speaking world except USA, were "it aint kosher"
She's made great use of this autumns colour. Too bad that in the Netherlands everything has been foggy, at least in the harbour where I live.
(very off topic: I seem to have trouble choosing between colour/harbour versus color/harbor
)colour/harbour works in every part of the English-speaking world except USA, were "it aint kosher"
Oct 30, 2009 at 05:25 AM