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Archive 2010Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
p.3 #1Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
corndog wrote:
Does the Rok AF confirm for you guys? Can't seem to get it to chirp with the D1x...
Does for me and is right on with my katzeye focusing screen. d300s.
Does the Rok AF confirm for you guys? Can't seem to get it to chirp with the D1x...
Does for me and is right on with my katzeye focusing screen. d300s.
Jun 20, 2010 at 04:25 PM
p.3 #2Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
rsolti13 wrote:
DO IT! For under $300 you can't go wrong. I thought I was bad at MF UNTIL I actually tried it 
. MF on the D700 is wonderful, very easy. I also have a D90, MF is not so much fun on that DX viewfinder...actually, none at all. I won't use MF lenses on the D90 unless I absolutely have to
I have a D90 and was interested in picking up this lens (i was looking at the Nikon 85 1.4, but really don't want to drop a grand on it)
What is the problem with this lens for DX bodies? I read that it might not meter with some models... is this the case with the D90?
If this lens is a pain to use on the D90, then i won't bother...
Supa Lao wrote
I need to stop looking at this. Makes me want to pick this lens up to try it out. I'm just not sure how good I am with MF. I've never MF before. I hear it's a lot easier to do on a D700 (which I have).. MF on the D700 is wonderful, very easy. I also have a D90, MF is not so much fun on that DX viewfinder...actually, none at all. I won't use MF lenses on the D90 unless I absolutely have toI have a D90 and was interested in picking up this lens (i was looking at the Nikon 85 1.4, but really don't want to drop a grand on it)
What is the problem with this lens for DX bodies? I read that it might not meter with some models... is this the case with the D90?
If this lens is a pain to use on the D90, then i won't bother...
Jun 21, 2010 at 07:33 AM
p.3 #3Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
It will mount but won't meter on the D90, so you pretty much have to guesstimate the exposure yourself.
Jun 21, 2010 at 07:44 AM
p.3 #4Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
amagatjr wrote:
DO IT! For under $300 you can't go wrong. I thought I was bad at MF UNTIL I actually tried it . MF on the D700 is wonderful, very easy. I also have a D90, MF is not so much fun on that DX viewfinder...actually, none at all. I won't use MF lenses on the D90 unless I absolutely have toI have a D90 and was interested in picking up this lens (i was looking at the Nikon 85 1.4, but really don't want to drop a grand on it)
What is the problem with this lens for DX bodies? I read that it might not meter with some models... is this the case with the D90?
If this lens is a pain to use on the D90, then i won't bother...
There are certainly some that like to use MF lenses on DX bodies....I am not one. I have MF lenses that are chipped and some that are not. I don't really find the lack of metering as a huge problem b/c I can usually guess pretty close to what I want. If it is wrong, adjust and take another picture. Big deal.
My problems are:
1) eyesight is not the greatest and looking into the viewfinder is difficult to focus....even the green dot confirmation on the D90 is hard to find for me and does not seem very accurate
2) when using lenses with wide apertures (such as 1.4) it is difficult to accurately focus on the FX viewfinder let alone the tiny DX VF
3) viewfinder is tiny, making it feel like I have to compose the shot twice as long as on FX.
4) I am used to shooting 50/50 'A' and 'M' mode....I no longer have one of my two comfort settings available for non-chipped lenses on the D90
5) I am spoiled by having a D700.....enough said
rsolti13 wrote
Supa Lao wrote
I need to stop looking at this. Makes me want to pick this lens up to try it out. I'm just not sure how good I am with MF. I've never MF before. I hear it's a lot easier to do on a D700 (which I have).. MF on the D700 is wonderful, very easy. I also have a D90, MF is not so much fun on that DX viewfinder...actually, none at all. I won't use MF lenses on the D90 unless I absolutely have toWhat is the problem with this lens for DX bodies? I read that it might not meter with some models... is this the case with the D90?
If this lens is a pain to use on the D90, then i won't bother...
There are certainly some that like to use MF lenses on DX bodies....I am not one. I have MF lenses that are chipped and some that are not. I don't really find the lack of metering as a huge problem b/c I can usually guess pretty close to what I want. If it is wrong, adjust and take another picture. Big deal.
My problems are:
1) eyesight is not the greatest and looking into the viewfinder is difficult to focus....even the green dot confirmation on the D90 is hard to find for me and does not seem very accurate
2) when using lenses with wide apertures (such as 1.4) it is difficult to accurately focus on the FX viewfinder let alone the tiny DX VF
3) viewfinder is tiny, making it feel like I have to compose the shot twice as long as on FX.
4) I am used to shooting 50/50 'A' and 'M' mode....I no longer have one of my two comfort settings available for non-chipped lenses on the D90
5) I am spoiled by having a D700.....enough said
Jun 21, 2010 at 07:45 AM
p.3 #5Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
Thanks for the responses... So it WILL work on my D90, but i'd have to use it in FULL manual mode and "guess & check"...
Jun 21, 2010 at 09:47 AM
p.3 #6Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
UNLESS you get the new chipped version. Then you can use 'A' (for sure) and I believe 'S' modes as well.
Jun 21, 2010 at 09:58 AM
p.3 #7Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
Oh, I forgot. Yes, the new version will work fine on the D90. Get it, you will not regret it.
Jun 21, 2010 at 10:11 AM
p.3 #8Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
rsolti13 wrote:
UNLESS you get the new chipped version. Then you can use 'A' (for sure) and I believe 'S' modes as well.
That wouldn't be so bad... Is there any way to confirm it's the new chipped version or previous version...? I was looking at Overstock.com or Ebay but didn't notice any mention of it; so i'm assuming it's the non-chipped version...
UNLESS you get the new chipped version. Then you can use 'A' (for sure) and I believe 'S' modes as well.
That wouldn't be so bad... Is there any way to confirm it's the new chipped version or previous version...? I was looking at Overstock.com or Ebay but didn't notice any mention of it; so i'm assuming it's the non-chipped version...
Jun 21, 2010 at 10:12 AM
p.3 #9Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
it will make specific reference to it. CametaCamera and Buy.com have it for I think $319. I have seen some ebay 'Buy It Now' auctions for $299. Same optics, so it is tricky to know the difference if it doesn't say "Chipped"
Jun 21, 2010 at 10:25 AM
p.3 #10Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
rsolti13 wrote:
it will make specific reference to it. CametaCamera and Buy.com have it for I think $319. I have seen some ebay 'Buy It Now' auctions for $299. Same optics, so it is tricky to know the difference if it doesn't say "Chipped"
Awesome - Thanks! I found the one listed on Ebay for $299 shipped plus got 8% cashback! Can't beat it!
it will make specific reference to it. CametaCamera and Buy.com have it for I think $319. I have seen some ebay 'Buy It Now' auctions for $299. Same optics, so it is tricky to know the difference if it doesn't say "Chipped"
Awesome - Thanks! I found the one listed on Ebay for $299 shipped plus got 8% cashback! Can't beat it!
Jun 21, 2010 at 11:05 AM
p.3 #11Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
got the lens today! the chipped version works very well with my D90 (able to use A mode)! Build feels pretty good & solid, and the focus ring is very smooth! the lens cap and hood is cheap plastic, but that was expected... overall, i'm happy with it! (kind of fun "mastering" the manual focus)
sample:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1071/4728871019_d7404d624d.jpg
my son (my first photo upload!)
Edited on Jun 24, 2010 at 06:41 AM · View previous versions
sample:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1071/4728871019_d7404d624d.jpg
my son (my first photo upload!)
Edited on Jun 24, 2010 at 06:41 AM · View previous versions
Jun 23, 2010 at 09:51 PM
p.3 #12Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
^^ nice shot!
I agree, there is just something immensely satisfying about nailing a shot with a MF lens!
I agree, there is just something immensely satisfying about nailing a shot with a MF lens!
Jun 24, 2010 at 11:14 AM
p.3 #13Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
TSY87 wrote:
^^ nice shot!
I agree, there is just something immensely satisfying about nailing a shot with a MF lens!
Thanks! Yes, i think you described it perfectly... MF and getting a nice/sharp shot is "satisfying"!
I kind of like the change to trust my eye... but luckily i have my AF lens when i feel lazy..! haha
^^ nice shot!
I agree, there is just something immensely satisfying about nailing a shot with a MF lens!
Thanks! Yes, i think you described it perfectly... MF and getting a nice/sharp shot is "satisfying"!
I kind of like the change to trust my eye... but luckily i have my AF lens when i feel lazy..! haha
Jun 24, 2010 at 01:52 PM
p.3 #14Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
About to click the buyitnow button on this baby, y'all have me convinced!
PS So it's paid for. I read everywhere that the cap and hood are cheap, has anyone found good replacements for either? I assume a generic punch cap off eBay will do the trick for the cap. Will the LF-1 work for the rear cap, assuming the rear cap is crap like the rest. And any idea for the hood?
Thanks for any advice or links you might have
PS So it's paid for. I read everywhere that the cap and hood are cheap, has anyone found good replacements for either? I assume a generic punch cap off eBay will do the trick for the cap. Will the LF-1 work for the rear cap, assuming the rear cap is crap like the rest. And any idea for the hood?
Thanks for any advice or links you might have
Jun 25, 2010 at 08:06 PM
p.3 #15Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
I bought a Nikon lens cap (LC-72) on ebay for about $9; but a generic center-pinch cap would do... i'm not sure if i'll replace the hood... it serves it's purpose.. same with the rear cap; it does the job!
Jun 25, 2010 at 08:21 PM
p.3 #16Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
Got a new cap, step up ring, polarizer, and screw in hood. Works great.
Jun 25, 2010 at 08:25 PM
p.3 #17Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
Zaitz wrote:
Got a new cap, step up ring, polarizer, and screw in hood. Works great.
Which hood?
Got a new cap, step up ring, polarizer, and screw in hood. Works great.
Which hood?
Jun 25, 2010 at 08:31 PM
p.3 #18Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
Just a cheap ebay one. A bit large for the lens but fits securely and seems to work well. For 15 bucks I figured why not. It's nice because now I can just twist the hood and it smoothly turns the polarizer. Also the lens cap fits inside the hood.
Edit: It'd be this one but cheaper on ebay:
http://www.amazon.com/Mennon-77-Screw-Telephoto-80-200mm/dp/B0019BEJQK/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t
Edit: It'd be this one but cheaper on ebay:
http://www.amazon.com/Mennon-77-Screw-Telephoto-80-200mm/dp/B0019BEJQK/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t
Jun 25, 2010 at 08:41 PM
p.3 #19Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
I went ahead and ordered this lens from cameta, and it should arrive later this week.
I had been putting it off because I really don't want to expand my lens collection any more than I have to, and I've been getting great portraits with my 105mm micro Nikkor... plus I've been very broke.
However, that all changed about a month ago when I shot a wedding in Portland. For about 90% of the wedding I shot through a borrowed Nikkor 85 1.4 AIS and was just blown away with the light gathering abilities and the look of the images I got from it. Manual focus was such a blissfully rewarding experience that I consigned myself to shoot one more wedding with the 105 micro and then plunge for this Rokinon, which is what I did. I'll post back when it arrives.
I had been putting it off because I really don't want to expand my lens collection any more than I have to, and I've been getting great portraits with my 105mm micro Nikkor... plus I've been very broke.
However, that all changed about a month ago when I shot a wedding in Portland. For about 90% of the wedding I shot through a borrowed Nikkor 85 1.4 AIS and was just blown away with the light gathering abilities and the look of the images I got from it. Manual focus was such a blissfully rewarding experience that I consigned myself to shoot one more wedding with the 105 micro and then plunge for this Rokinon, which is what I did. I'll post back when it arrives.
Aug 02, 2010 at 04:22 AM
p.3 #20Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
this thread seems to be in the know on this lens ! does anyone know how to tell the older vs. the newer lens production and the differenced between the two? im guessing its just metering report to the body
Aug 02, 2010 at 05:50 AM