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Archive 2010Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
p.4 #1Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
Justin Huffman wrote:
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
The newer model will mention "chipped" and the Rokinon lens looks different as well. It does not have the "Rokinon" gold badge, and will say "AE" and "UMC" on it.
From my B&S posting:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4769089087_e3a38cc4ee.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4769086011_a13436fdbf.jpg
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
The newer model will mention "chipped" and the Rokinon lens looks different as well. It does not have the "Rokinon" gold badge, and will say "AE" and "UMC" on it.
From my B&S posting:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4769089087_e3a38cc4ee.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4769086011_a13436fdbf.jpg
Aug 02, 2010 at 06:00 AM
p.4 #2Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
wow... this may sound incredibly vain, but... i'm glad i got the cheaper version. if mine comes and is not chipped i will be happy because it doesn't have those atrociously ugly fonts printed on there. i understand saving cost by doing away with the gold plaque, but how hard would it be to pick a halfway decent looking font for the logos and designations in its place?
Aug 04, 2010 at 04:36 AM
p.4 #3Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
just an fyi from another thread about MF'ing lenses... I'm trying a magnifying viewfinder DK 17m (they're about 75 bucks or so) to see if it helps with MF. Seems promising so far. I can still see the info I need at the margins, too.
Aug 04, 2010 at 07:24 AM
p.4 #4Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
stedge wrote:
just an fyi from another thread about MF'ing lenses... I'm trying a magnifying viewfinder DK 17m (they're about 75 bucks or so) to see if it helps with MF. Seems promising so far. I can still see the info I need at the margins, too.
What body are you using the DK-17m with? I saw a old posting about modifying the D200/D300 with this... it didn't look too hard of a modification
just an fyi from another thread about MF'ing lenses... I'm trying a magnifying viewfinder DK 17m (they're about 75 bucks or so) to see if it helps with MF. Seems promising so far. I can still see the info I need at the margins, too.
What body are you using the DK-17m with? I saw a old posting about modifying the D200/D300 with this... it didn't look too hard of a modification
Aug 04, 2010 at 07:34 AM
p.4 #5Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
wow, just checked BH and they are only 38 smackers with free shipping... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=dk+17m&N=0&InitialSearch=yes
Aug 04, 2010 at 08:25 AM
p.4 #6Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
Any idea why this would not work with a D300? It seems to be intentionally left out.
Aug 04, 2010 at 08:34 AM
p.4 #7Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
Berschwinger wrote:
Any idea why this would not work with a D300? It seems to be intentionally left out.
If you're referring to the DK-17m eyepiece, the D300 would need an eyepiece adapter (DK-22) to attach the eyepiece into
D300 has a rectangular viewfinder, so you need the adapter to use the circular eyepiece
If you're referring to the Rokinon 85 1.4... then no issues, it'll work with the D300!
Any idea why this would not work with a D300? It seems to be intentionally left out.
If you're referring to the DK-17m eyepiece, the D300 would need an eyepiece adapter (DK-22) to attach the eyepiece into
D300 has a rectangular viewfinder, so you need the adapter to use the circular eyepiece
If you're referring to the Rokinon 85 1.4... then no issues, it'll work with the D300!
Aug 04, 2010 at 08:37 AM
p.4 #8Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
The DK-17m will work with the D300 but you need to hollow out the DK-22 for it to fit.
Aug 04, 2010 at 09:02 AM
p.4 #9Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
charlie07 wrote:
wow... this may sound incredibly vain, but... i'm glad i got the cheaper version. if mine comes and is not chipped i will be happy because it doesn't have those atrociously ugly fonts printed on there. i understand saving cost by doing away with the gold plaque, but how hard would it be to pick a halfway decent looking font for the logos and designations in its place?
I was thinking the exact same thing...
wow... this may sound incredibly vain, but... i'm glad i got the cheaper version. if mine comes and is not chipped i will be happy because it doesn't have those atrociously ugly fonts printed on there. i understand saving cost by doing away with the gold plaque, but how hard would it be to pick a halfway decent looking font for the logos and designations in its place?
I was thinking the exact same thing...
Aug 04, 2010 at 09:51 AM
p.4 #10Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
Planning on picking up one of these very soon. For the price it seems like an absolute no-brainer.
Aug 04, 2010 at 10:20 PM
p.4 #11Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
rsolti13 wrote:
Which hood?
FYI, I just bought a Nikon HN-20 hood on Ebay for $15, which is 72mm, metal/screw-in hood I'm going to replace the flimsy hood that came with the Vivitar version
It's a good match for this lens for those w/o step up rings
Zaitz wrote
Got a new cap, step up ring, polarizer, and screw in hood. Works great.FYI, I just bought a Nikon HN-20 hood on Ebay for $15, which is 72mm, metal/screw-in hood I'm going to replace the flimsy hood that came with the Vivitar version
It's a good match for this lens for those w/o step up rings
Aug 10, 2010 at 06:31 AM
p.4 #12Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
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Done. This lens is a powerhouse for the money. Sure, having to manually do everything can be a challenge but... look at it.
Aug 18, 2010 at 04:21 PM
p.4 #13Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
Beautiful shot, Charlie! Very dreamy looking bike you've got there :-)
It reminds me of this shot that I took with an old Tamron 300mm f/2.8 a while back:
JCA_0325 by Jason Allen Photo, on Flickr.
...background? What background?!
It reminds me of this shot that I took with an old Tamron 300mm f/2.8 a while back:
JCA_0325 by Jason Allen Photo, on Flickr.
...background? What background?!
Aug 18, 2010 at 07:09 PM
p.4 #14Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
Charlie that is a great shot! Lighting is great, depth of field is perfect and the look is right on. Like the bike also.
Aug 18, 2010 at 09:35 PM
p.4 #15Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
Thanks guys! This lens is definitely complimentary to that whole situation and these types of shots.
the exposure is iso 200, 1/500, f1.4
i have noticed some large CA banding around highlights wide open, but it disappears at 2.0 or 2.8.
we don't need no stinkin' backgrounds!
Edited on Aug 18, 2010 at 11:20 PM · View previous versions
the exposure is iso 200, 1/500, f1.4
i have noticed some large CA banding around highlights wide open, but it disappears at 2.0 or 2.8.
we don't need no stinkin' backgrounds!
Edited on Aug 18, 2010 at 11:20 PM · View previous versions
Aug 18, 2010 at 10:57 PM
p.4 #16Those 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...
I have the old Rokinon version and it does confirm focus with the D1x (it also lets you know if you are front or rear focused, and meters with it.
Does the Rok AF confirm for you guys? Can't seem to get it to chirp with the D1x...
I have the old Rokinon version and it does confirm focus with the D1x (it also lets you know if you are front or rear focused, and meters with it.
Aug 18, 2010 at 11:17 PM
p.4 #17Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
I just picked up the Vivitar version off fleebay. This thing is great! I was surprised with the build quality. The focus feels a bit stiff, but not uncomfortably so. So far it seems like I have plenty of throw to dial in focus. I've got a katzeye in the mail which I'm excited to test out with this guy.
Aug 19, 2010 at 06:37 AM
p.4 #18Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
The chipped version just means it'll report lens data to the camera without having to set up AI lens parameters in your camera.
Useful when you forget to change your lens selection when going from say a Vivitar 100mm macro to the Rok' 85 (like I seem to do all the time)
Useful when you forget to change your lens selection when going from say a Vivitar 100mm macro to the Rok' 85 (like I seem to do all the time)
Sep 17, 2010 at 08:10 PM
p.4 #19Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
Favorite lens of mine...I rarely ever swap for the 35mm 1.8.
Manual focus isn't even a problem, in my book and the bokeh is so creamy.
shot at f2.8
at f1.8 (not completely wide open, but damn close ^_^)
Manual focus isn't even a problem, in my book and the bokeh is so creamy.
shot at f2.8 at f1.8 (not completely wide open, but damn close ^_^)Sep 18, 2010 at 12:22 AM
p.4 #20Those with Rokinon 85 f1.4
actually, for the Rokinon, you must leave aperture at f/22 and it is controlled through the body. I have the chipped version, so I don't know if that applies to both.
Sep 19, 2010 at 11:34 AM