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p.1 #1Samyang f/1.4 85mm images
I have read the many threads in this forum about Samyang lenses. Finally I could not hold back anymore and purchased the 85mm. It is becoming now the favorite portrait lens in my bag.
All at f/1.4
http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127241849.xWmsoq5x.jpg
http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127241842.8Nkdfv2m.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127241896.wsj7Q2uL.jpg
http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127241892.QXpVVuiA.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127241853.7uLocoUJ.jpg
more here:
http://www.pbase.com/idurita/samyang_f14_85mm
All at f/1.4
http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127241849.xWmsoq5x.jpg
http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127241842.8Nkdfv2m.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127241896.wsj7Q2uL.jpg
http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127241892.QXpVVuiA.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127241853.7uLocoUJ.jpg
more here:
http://www.pbase.com/idurita/samyang_f14_85mm
Aug 10, 2010 at 07:50 AM
p.1 #3Samyang f/1.4 85mm images
It looks like all but #3 are either out of focus or focused on the wrong thing..... Like the last one, I don't know what is focused. If you look at the leaves to the left it looks like you/the lens front focused a bit
Aug 11, 2010 at 07:45 AM
p.1 #4Samyang f/1.4 85mm images
rsolti13 wrote:
It looks like all but #3 are either out of focus or focused on the wrong thing..... Like the last one, I don't know what is focused. If you look at the leaves to the left it looks like you/the lens front focused a bit
Indeed. It appears that way.
IDURITA, are you using an Ee-S screen?
It looks like all but #3 are either out of focus or focused on the wrong thing..... Like the last one, I don't know what is focused. If you look at the leaves to the left it looks like you/the lens front focused a bit
Indeed. It appears that way.
IDURITA, are you using an Ee-S screen?
Aug 11, 2010 at 07:54 AM
p.1 #5Samyang f/1.4 85mm images
You are right. It is quite hard to focus without an AF-confirm-chip and a less contrasty object. I have ordered a chip and it is on its way. Hope it will ease my focusing efforts.
Yes I use an Ee-S screen, but I have to take off my eye glasses every time I focus. I had cataract operations on both eyes about 4 years ago.
Here are a few images at f/1.4 which are definitely in focus thanks to the "contrasty object"
(my wife Rita)
:
http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127297512.WJ0fgQSa.jpg
http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127297284.0yUslLCe.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127297491.BfIlTb2o.jpg
Edited on Aug 11, 2010 at 07:58 AM · View previous versions
Yes I use an Ee-S screen, but I have to take off my eye glasses every time I focus. I had cataract operations on both eyes about 4 years ago.
Here are a few images at f/1.4 which are definitely in focus thanks to the "contrasty object"
(my wife Rita)
:http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127297512.WJ0fgQSa.jpg
http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127297284.0yUslLCe.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127297491.BfIlTb2o.jpg
Edited on Aug 11, 2010 at 07:58 AM · View previous versions
Aug 11, 2010 at 07:55 AM
p.1 #7Samyang f/1.4 85mm images
rsolti13 wrote:
MUCH BETTER! Beautiful shots
+1
MUCH BETTER! Beautiful shots
+1
Aug 11, 2010 at 08:11 AM
p.1 #8Samyang f/1.4 85mm images
very nice. you and rita have fun with that lens =)
Aug 19, 2010 at 11:50 PM
p.1 #9Samyang f/1.4 85mm images
Wonderful portraits of your wife! Congratulations! Makes me wanting to buy this lens, too.
Aug 20, 2010 at 12:46 AM
p.1 #10Samyang f/1.4 85mm images
Some more Samyang f/1.4 85mm images:
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http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127699917.oVYtc9E8.jpg
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http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127699922.T9eugrDu.jpg
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http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127700237.OB3WfEIj.jpg
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http://i.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127700241.1cT5bHaw.jpg
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http://i.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127700243.pswMoi3m.jpg
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http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127699917.oVYtc9E8.jpg
2
http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127699922.T9eugrDu.jpg
3
http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127700237.OB3WfEIj.jpg
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http://i.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127700241.1cT5bHaw.jpg
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http://i.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127700243.pswMoi3m.jpg
Aug 22, 2010 at 06:27 AM
p.1 #11Samyang f/1.4 85mm images
hi,
do u have a confirmchip now?
if so, which one and is it good?
Gruss aus D
Reinhard
do u have a confirmchip now?
if so, which one and is it good?
Gruss aus D
Reinhard
Aug 22, 2010 at 06:52 AM
p.1 #12Samyang f/1.4 85mm images
Yes I have one. Ordered from Eric in Hongkong, a friend of mine. The chip is working fine. But it is not so easy to have it glued into the precise place to match it exactly with the corresponding contacts on the 5D. What I did is, I placed a Canon EF lens (50mm f/1.4) just next to the Samyang on the table and tried to measure (estimate) the exact location. I was afraid to use super glue to attach it permanently, so I used thin double stick tape for the time being. Then I marked the area where the chip was attached with a thin permanent marker. Until now I did not yet glue it permanently. The AF-confirm chip works fine so far.
Here is the link on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230507330676&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I am going to meet Eric personally in Hongkong in two weeks from now. I want to buy at least one more chip and another OM/EOS adapter, too. I have now purchased the Samyang 14mm, too. So I need another chip.
Here is the link on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230507330676&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I am going to meet Eric personally in Hongkong in two weeks from now. I want to buy at least one more chip and another OM/EOS adapter, too. I have now purchased the Samyang 14mm, too. So I need another chip.
Aug 22, 2010 at 07:35 AM
p.1 #13Samyang f/1.4 85mm images
Here are some night shots with the Samyang f/1.4 85mm
Was set ISO100, 5 sec. f/5.6
I have seen from our balcony the Full Moon passing the tower. TheTower is now lighted in many different colors.
http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127805694.kdEOeXDx.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127805695.i2GHB3y1.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127805696.ForjjMFe.jpg
Was set ISO100, 5 sec. f/5.6
I have seen from our balcony the Full Moon passing the tower. TheTower is now lighted in many different colors.
http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127805694.kdEOeXDx.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127805695.i2GHB3y1.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/127805696.ForjjMFe.jpg
Aug 25, 2010 at 09:07 AM
p.1 #14Samyang f/1.4 85mm images
I keep wanting to buy this lens but I find it hard to reconcile the purchase with my other "portrait" lenses: my 50 f/1.4 and 100 f/2. I may just bite the bullet one of these days just for the hell of it. So, let's see more photos to make it more compelling 
Aug 25, 2010 at 10:07 AM
p.1 #15Samyang f/1.4 85mm images
Here's one of my favourites.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4495734670_b11160ef3d_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4495734670_b11160ef3d_o.jpg
Aug 25, 2010 at 10:31 AM
p.1 #17Samyang f/1.4 85mm images
Is there a reason they can't make this lens autofocus? It seems like such a fine lens optically and so inexpensive. I would gladly pay 2x the current price for an AF lens.
Aug 29, 2010 at 06:02 PM
p.1 #18Samyang f/1.4 85mm images
gregoryfo wrote:
Is there a reason they can't make this lens autofocus? It seems like such a fine lens optically and so inexpensive. I would gladly pay 2x the current price for an AF lens.
Because the companies frequently have to reverse engineer the AF algorithms of these companies. The R&D in getting AF to function correctly would probably jack the price to much further than 2x its price. Moreover, it's not a guarantee that the camera will function that well, as is the case with many Sigma, Tamron and Tokina lenses.
Also, I bet there are more than enough people on the Alt board that really like the feel of an MF lens and wouldn't want the lens to be AF, especially if it moves the price up by a factor of 2.
Is there a reason they can't make this lens autofocus? It seems like such a fine lens optically and so inexpensive. I would gladly pay 2x the current price for an AF lens.
Because the companies frequently have to reverse engineer the AF algorithms of these companies. The R&D in getting AF to function correctly would probably jack the price to much further than 2x its price. Moreover, it's not a guarantee that the camera will function that well, as is the case with many Sigma, Tamron and Tokina lenses.
Also, I bet there are more than enough people on the Alt board that really like the feel of an MF lens and wouldn't want the lens to be AF, especially if it moves the price up by a factor of 2.
Aug 30, 2010 at 06:04 AM
p.1 #19Samyang f/1.4 85mm images
kakomu wrote:
Moreover, it's not a guarantee that the camera will function that well, as is the case with many Sigma, Tamron and Tokina lenses.
I've never heard of AF-deficiencies (and chips needing to be replaced to work with newer bodies) with lenses other than Sigma's. Tamron's 90/2.8 macro reputedly even focuses more accurately than the Canon 100/2.8 USM.
Moreover, it's not a guarantee that the camera will function that well, as is the case with many Sigma, Tamron and Tokina lenses.
I've never heard of AF-deficiencies (and chips needing to be replaced to work with newer bodies) with lenses other than Sigma's. Tamron's 90/2.8 macro reputedly even focuses more accurately than the Canon 100/2.8 USM.
Aug 30, 2010 at 08:26 AM
p.1 #20Samyang f/1.4 85mm images
My wife is calling this lens "Some Young".
She is so happy about it's performance, that she asked me to buy some more "Some Young".
So After the 14mm and the 85mm I am now waiting for the 35mm.
http://i.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/128574153.VRUa3MKY.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/128574156.eep2Yuq7.jpg
http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/128574164.HtQwTWa2.jpg
http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/128574168.vB96KXkJ.jpg
Tomorrow she turns 60, two years ahead of me.
She is so happy about it's performance, that she asked me to buy some more "Some Young".
So After the 14mm and the 85mm I am now waiting for the 35mm.
http://i.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/128574153.VRUa3MKY.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/128574156.eep2Yuq7.jpg
http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/128574164.HtQwTWa2.jpg
http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/44/535144/2/128574168.vB96KXkJ.jpg
Tomorrow she turns 60, two years ahead of me.
Sep 18, 2010 at 11:01 PM