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p.4 #1Rokinon 85/1.4
sebboh wrote:
My only gripe is that the focusing scale doesn't line up with reality.
Infinity is off by a couple of hairs.
Maybe I should send it back and get another one.
Has anyone else experienced the same problem with misaligned focusing scale ?
Thanks, Jakobi haven't actually tried infinity focus with it yet. i'll have to check and get back to you.
Thanks. Great picture btw.
JakobT wrote
Just received the Samyang version yesterday. Great portrait lens.My only gripe is that the focusing scale doesn't line up with reality.
Infinity is off by a couple of hairs.
Maybe I should send it back and get another one.
Has anyone else experienced the same problem with misaligned focusing scale ?
Thanks, Jakob
Thanks. Great picture btw.
Mar 25, 2011 at 12:59 AM
p.4 #6Rokinon 85/1.4
JakobT wrote:
Just received the Samyang version yesterday. Great portrait lens.
My only gripe is that the focusing scale doesn't line up with reality.
Infinity is off by a couple of hairs.
Maybe I should send it back and get another one.
Has anyone else experienced the same problem with misaligned focusing scale ?
Thanks, Jakob
so i tried to test it out the distance scale today and then i realized i don't actually have a camera right now with the same native mount as my rokinon. i have to use the lens with an adapter that allows me to focus past infinity on all lenses, oops. hopefully someone else can comment. i do notice that my copy allows you to focus a little past the center of the infinity mark on the focus scale suggesting they may be designed to focus past infinity.
anyway, here's another wide open shot. the squirrel was posing nicely till i pulled out the camera at which point he did this weird contortion.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5023/5569489133_6ea514bc8f_o.jpg
Just received the Samyang version yesterday. Great portrait lens.
My only gripe is that the focusing scale doesn't line up with reality.
Infinity is off by a couple of hairs.
Maybe I should send it back and get another one.
Has anyone else experienced the same problem with misaligned focusing scale ?
Thanks, Jakob
so i tried to test it out the distance scale today and then i realized i don't actually have a camera right now with the same native mount as my rokinon. i have to use the lens with an adapter that allows me to focus past infinity on all lenses, oops. hopefully someone else can comment. i do notice that my copy allows you to focus a little past the center of the infinity mark on the focus scale suggesting they may be designed to focus past infinity.
anyway, here's another wide open shot. the squirrel was posing nicely till i pulled out the camera at which point he did this weird contortion.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5023/5569489133_6ea514bc8f_o.jpg
Mar 28, 2011 at 07:47 PM
p.4 #7Rokinon 85/1.4
I am considering this lens on my NEX, but have found that I like the focusing ring to be a little loose, otherwise the NEX body just doesn't have enough mass to counter act the turn and thus rotates if I try to focus fast. This is especially evident on lenses with a longer focus throw.
Would you say, compared to your other MF lenses, this one is on the looser side, the tighter, or middle?
The lens seems stellar for the price but I would be very frustrated if I have to fight it on every occasion.
Would you say, compared to your other MF lenses, this one is on the looser side, the tighter, or middle?
The lens seems stellar for the price but I would be very frustrated if I have to fight it on every occasion.
Mar 29, 2011 at 09:02 PM
p.4 #8Rokinon 85/1.4
dasrocket wrote:
I am considering this lens on my NEX, but have found that I like the focusing ring to be a little loose, otherwise the NEX body just doesn't have enough mass to counter act the turn and thus rotates if I try to focus fast. This is especially evident on lenses with a longer focus throw.
Would you say, compared to your other MF lenses, this one is on the looser side, the tighter, or middle?
The lens seems stellar for the price but I would be very frustrated if I have to fight it on every occasion.
mine is definitely on the stiffer side (one of the stiffest i have actually), which i actually like even on the NEX (maybe because all my heavily damped lenses add enough mass of their own?). my nikkor and takumar lenses actually bother me a bit because i feel they are a bit under damped, so i'm probably not the best to ask. i have heard that the rokinon focus rings loosen up with use but i haven't had mine long enough to verify that.
I am considering this lens on my NEX, but have found that I like the focusing ring to be a little loose, otherwise the NEX body just doesn't have enough mass to counter act the turn and thus rotates if I try to focus fast. This is especially evident on lenses with a longer focus throw.
Would you say, compared to your other MF lenses, this one is on the looser side, the tighter, or middle?
The lens seems stellar for the price but I would be very frustrated if I have to fight it on every occasion.
mine is definitely on the stiffer side (one of the stiffest i have actually), which i actually like even on the NEX (maybe because all my heavily damped lenses add enough mass of their own?). my nikkor and takumar lenses actually bother me a bit because i feel they are a bit under damped, so i'm probably not the best to ask. i have heard that the rokinon focus rings loosen up with use but i haven't had mine long enough to verify that.
Mar 29, 2011 at 09:14 PM
p.4 #9Rokinon 85/1.4
Interesting. I find my 50 1.8 Nikon is my favourite lens as I can focus it fast with one finger. My Rollei 135 2.5 is so stiff I miss moving targets more often than not.
A local store has the Opteka 85 1.4 which I believe is the same lens under a different name; I may go tomorrow and try it out first hand.
A local store has the Opteka 85 1.4 which I believe is the same lens under a different name; I may go tomorrow and try it out first hand.
Mar 29, 2011 at 11:05 PM
p.4 #10Rokinon 85/1.4
Rokinon 85 1.4 has a stiffer focus ring compared to the 50 1.8D. I've had 2 copies, both excellent and the stiff ring works quite well with a larger dSLR like D700/D3.
Mar 29, 2011 at 11:56 PM
p.4 #11Rokinon 85/1.4
dasrocket wrote:
Interesting. I find my 50 1.8 Nikon is my favourite lens as I can focus it fast with one finger.
yeah, the way i shoot i never really have any desire to focus with one finger. my problem with the nikkors and taks is that if i take my hand of the focus ring i can't trust the focus not to shift.
Interesting. I find my 50 1.8 Nikon is my favourite lens as I can focus it fast with one finger.
yeah, the way i shoot i never really have any desire to focus with one finger. my problem with the nikkors and taks is that if i take my hand of the focus ring i can't trust the focus not to shift.
Mar 30, 2011 at 12:02 AM
p.4 #12Rokinon 85/1.4
deadwolfbones wrote:
Another wide open on the D700:
http://i51./1qodo3.jpg
This works great in B&W. Perhaps I should use my Rokinon more for monochrome
shooting, since the color performance doesn't satisfy me.
Nice shot!
Another wide open on the D700:
http://i51./1qodo3.jpg
This works great in B&W. Perhaps I should use my Rokinon more for monochrome
shooting, since the color performance doesn't satisfy me.
Nice shot!
Mar 30, 2011 at 01:40 AM
p.4 #13Rokinon 85/1.4
I traded an old mamiya TLR for one... best move ever.
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p.4 #14Rokinon 85/1.4
Wide open, springtime in Oslo:
http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/089/4/b/fs02907_by_cainadamsson-d3ctsmd.jpg
http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/089/4/b/fs02907_by_cainadamsson-d3ctsmd.jpg
Mar 30, 2011 at 02:52 PM
p.4 #15Rokinon 85/1.4
roboticspro wrote:
Just came in today...shot on 5D MkII, all @ f1.4.
Edd
cool spotlight effect on oof section of the brick wall!
Just came in today...shot on 5D MkII, all @ f1.4.
Edd
cool spotlight effect on oof section of the brick wall!
Mar 30, 2011 at 03:09 PM
p.4 #16Rokinon 85/1.4
sebboh,
Thanks...the funny thing is that it was not visible in the viewfinder. I only picked it up during the image review...
Edd
Thanks...the funny thing is that it was not visible in the viewfinder. I only picked it up during the image review...
Edd
Mar 30, 2011 at 03:15 PM
p.4 #18Rokinon 85/1.4
sebboh wrote:
My only gripe is that the focusing scale doesn't line up with reality.
Infinity is off by a couple of hairs.
Maybe I should send it back and get another one.
Has anyone else experienced the same problem with misaligned focusing scale ?
Thanks, Jakobso i tried to test it out the distance scale today and then i realized i don't actually have a camera right now with the same native mount as my rokinon. i have to use the lens with an adapter that allows me to focus past infinity on all lenses, oops. hopefully someone else can comment. i do notice that my copy allows you to focus a little past the center of the infinity mark on the focus scale suggesting they may be designed to focus past infinity.
anyway, here's another wide open shot. the squirrel was posing nicely till i...Show more →
Oh well, thanks for trying. I rarely use infinity with this lens anyways so I'll keep it.
JakobT wrote
Just received the Samyang version yesterday. Great portrait lens.My only gripe is that the focusing scale doesn't line up with reality.
Infinity is off by a couple of hairs.
Maybe I should send it back and get another one.
Has anyone else experienced the same problem with misaligned focusing scale ?
Thanks, Jakob
anyway, here's another wide open shot. the squirrel was posing nicely till i...Show more →
Oh well, thanks for trying. I rarely use infinity with this lens anyways so I'll keep it.
Mar 31, 2011 at 01:35 AM
p.4 #19Rokinon 85/1.4
Wide open on 5Dmk2
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Apr 09, 2011 at 07:16 AM