gpop wrote:
so back on topic, for those that have the sam/roki/...35/1.4, are there any improvements or changes you\'d like to see in the 24?
Mechanically I think it\'s well built, not as an L on par or better than midprized EF lenses (Canon). Aperture ring is fine to me, but of course, why not have a metal ring to get that particular feel, in China those are grinded for a $ or so.
Lens cap could be better, it\'s not bad but as with some good Sigmas I owned the inner grips are not too good.
Yes the 35 may be on the big side, but it apparently has optical reasons and I wouldnt trade those qualities for anything.
To me the most odd thing with the 35/1.4 is the non-consistent light measurement (on a 5DMkII body) using Av. Usually one needs to underexpose 2/3 or so, but in lesser light it goes down/up (pick your choice ;-) to 0 or even a slight overexposure. That\'s a bit annoying and requires a check-histo-testshot before you start with anything really. But, I dont see how Samyang could do much about it since the lens has zero communication with the camera. I would have to mimic a Canon lens or so with coatings or what (?) to achieve something else I guess.
Aug 14, 2011 at 11:37 AM
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