Samyang 35mm F1.4 UMC [Archive] - Canon Digital Photography Forums

laxative

26th of May 2011 (Thu), 10:34

Got this lens a week ago. So far, so good. Sharpness is equal to the 35L 's i've used in the past, build quality is even better than the 35L and manual focusing feels silky smooth.

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/henkil%F6kuvia/meri/_MG_4509.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/henkil%F6kuvia/meri/_MG_4559.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/henkil%F6kuvia/meri/_MG_4580.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/henkil%F6kuvia/Inkoo_20110521/_MG_4618.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/henkil%F6kuvia/Inkoo_20110521/_MG_4635.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/henkil%F6kuvia/Inkoo_20110521/_MG_4637.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/henkil%F6kuvia/Inkoo_20110521/_MG_4614.jpg/_medium.jpg

Barrell distortion corrected +2.5 in photoshop lens correction.

SeinUndZeit

26th of May 2011 (Thu), 11:42

whats the price generally of that lens looks very good?

Hiding Behind Glass

26th of May 2011 (Thu), 11:52

whats the price generally of that lens looks very good?

around $500-600 USD
Really good lens. Check out my blog. Several other people (like Philip Bloom) have reviewd it.

http://btgstudiosblog.wordpress.com/ <- my blog

SeinUndZeit

26th of May 2011 (Thu), 12:02

autofocus ?

Meista

26th of May 2011 (Thu), 13:07

autofocus ?

no .

A.Gunnar

26th of May 2011 (Thu), 13:56

laxative, nice pictures and really SHARP! Do you use special focusing screen?

SeinUndZeit

26th of May 2011 (Thu), 14:14

that explains it still looks excellent though.

Furinox

26th of May 2011 (Thu), 14:54

I really want this lens. I have the 8mm and 85mm re-branded Rokinon's

Giant Step

26th of May 2011 (Thu), 18:21

mmmhh it maybe a great lens.. wow

jdotrillah

26th of May 2011 (Thu), 18:46

Damn those pics alone, above.. I'll add this to the list.

SeinUndZeit

27th of May 2011 (Fri), 04:56

Hmm maybe even on my 20d the manual focus wont matter as im not going to be shooting sports. 35mm at f9 should be quite hard to miss

sjyap

27th of May 2011 (Fri), 05:34

laxative

27th of May 2011 (Fri), 10:05

Thanks everyone. I don't have a special focusing screen although i really should get one. As funny as it sounds, i've been shooting 85% of my portraits using live view. It actually feels quite natural to me now :-) I also might use Magic Lantern AJ firmware on my 5D2 because it has a focus peek feature that brings up a magnified view when i turn my manual focusing ring and makes it dissapear after i stop turning :-)

It really is a great lens and i higly recommend it to everyone.

richierich1212

27th of May 2011 (Fri), 10:55

How's the manual focus with people though? Seems kind of tricky :D.

fotuwe

28th of May 2011 (Sat), 01:58

Just ordered the Samyang 35mm für 340 €... i'll add a EE-S focussing screen for my 5Dc

JelleVerherstraeten

28th of May 2011 (Sat), 04:45

Very nice results!

meriirem

28th of May 2011 (Sat), 12:16

Hey,
I've never really posted on this forum, but my boyfriend (laxative)
asked me to post some pics I took with my new samyang.
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/248242_1903500440207_1622614888_1806967_381306_n.j pg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230367_1896427303383_1622614888_1798375_4905699_n. jpg
These are pretty bad samples, but he told me to :C

Cesium

28th of May 2011 (Sat), 12:50

How's the manual focus with people though? Seems kind of tricky :D.

People took photos for 100 years before autofocus was invented. Somehow, they even got some in focus!

Serious answer: manual focus is easy with a precision focusing screen and a bit of practice.

This new Samyang looks like a great performer.

ilias

28th of May 2011 (Sat), 16:26

Just ordered the Samyang 35mm für 340 €...

Where from at that price? Any link please?

TijmenDal

28th of May 2011 (Sat), 17:07

How does this compare to the Sigma 30mm?

That's basically the question we've all been waiting for right? I have anyway. About the same FL (not enough difference for most to ONLY consider one or the other I think...?) but the Sigma is cheaper and has AF!
As far as I can tell by some of the test shots this is on a different level, but the Sigma isn't an underdog itself!

Canonero

28th of May 2011 (Sat), 17:24

Does it have AF confirmation?

TijmenDal

28th of May 2011 (Sat), 18:17

Does it have AF confirmation?

Nope. You can buy a separate chip though.

richierich1212

28th of May 2011 (Sat), 20:13

SeinUndZeit

29th of May 2011 (Sun), 05:02

This looks mucho better than the sigma plus I do really not like the colour cast they have.

kingbob734

29th of May 2011 (Sun), 13:24

I love the sigma, but i really like the look of this too, will be greadt addition with the 85mm for video :D

onurrus

29th of May 2011 (Sun), 17:10

very convincing results, I am gonna consider this lens..

Supersignet

29th of May 2011 (Sun), 23:39

Any for sale in the states? Or anyone have a link from Korea?

A.Gunnar

30th of May 2011 (Mon), 03:55

Any for sale in the states? Or anyone have a link from Korea?

It is available on amazon as Rokinon

Hiding Behind Glass

30th of May 2011 (Mon), 04:47

Hey guys! I just pulled the trigger on this lens. It's finally on it's way.
Below is a link to my blog, check out the review from both Philip Bloom, and Emm (Cheesycam) They have links to purchase through ebay, and amazon (from Cheesycam.com), and also from the actual website (from the Philip bloom website).

http://btgstudiosblog.wordpress.com/2011/05/17/cool-little-lens-for-a-great-price/

guyverias

30th of May 2011 (Mon), 08:59

great lens...

laxative

30th of May 2011 (Mon), 11:52

http://i.imgur.com/3ngif.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/qko7j.jpg

fotuwe

30th of May 2011 (Mon), 12:03

Keep 'em coming laxative :) What aperture?

Hopefully i'll have mine this week..

laxative

30th of May 2011 (Mon), 12:05

Keep 'em coming laxative :) What aperture?

Hopefully i'll have mine this week..

I sure will :-) I rarely stop lenses down, so i think they're all f/1.4 ;)

Hiding Behind Glass

31st of May 2011 (Tue), 05:01

I sure will :-) I rarely stop lenses down, so i think they're all f/1.4 ;)

Dude I shoot completely wide open too! Do you use the precision screen from canon or just with your bare eye?

I'm kinda thinking of getting that stupid screen, so I can learn to use the manual focus much better on the mark II

laxative

31st of May 2011 (Tue), 08:33

Dude I shoot completely wide open too! Do you use the precision screen from canon or just with your bare eye?

I'm kinda thinking of getting that stupid screen, so I can learn to use the manual focus much better on the mark II

Nope, stock screen. I used to have one of those precision screens on my old 5D, but it really didn't seem worth the hassle to get one for the Mark II. It helps, but not as much as one would hope.

I use live view to shoot at large apertures.

Hiding Behind Glass

31st of May 2011 (Tue), 16:10

Nope, stock screen. I used to have one of those precision screens on my old 5D, but it really didn't seem worth the hassle to get one for the Mark II. It helps, but not as much as one would hope.

I use live view to shoot at large apertures.

Ah got ya. Interesting. I have heard goods and bads about this screen so yeah….I'll see if I will actually get it :D

fotuwe

1st of June 2011 (Wed), 15:25

I'm in love with the lens!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5265/5787870512_b3759f4c71_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5787870512/)
54 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5787870512/) CTphotography. (http://www.flickr.com/people/fotuwe/) Flickr

bearkeithley

1st of June 2011 (Wed), 16:26

Why can't I have this in California yet? Yargh...

Supersignet

1st of June 2011 (Wed), 21:59

really want this lens...

HansSteinert

2nd of June 2011 (Thu), 01:31

I want this. You guys need to post more pics :D

fotuwe

2nd of June 2011 (Thu), 05:22

Sure :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2793/5789851520_af0d271ae6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5789851520/)
55 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5789851520/) CTphotography. (http://www.flickr.com/people/fotuwe/) Flickr

fotuwe

2nd of June 2011 (Thu), 07:06

i like... i like!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2196/5789974872_d43d291e8f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5789974872/)
56 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5789974872/) CTphotography. (http://www.flickr.com/people/fotuwe/) Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5064/5789522187_9093b95ca2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5789522187/)
57 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5789522187/) von CTphotography. (http://www.flickr.com/people/fotuwe/) auf Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/5790077312_8a5c988a44_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5790077312/)
58 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5790077312/) von CTphotography. (http://www.flickr.com/people/fotuwe/) auf Flickr

onurrus

2nd of June 2011 (Thu), 09:13

wonderful shots fotuwe!

richierich1212

2nd of June 2011 (Thu), 11:16

The price of this lens is great, I wish they would release it here in the states already.

HansSteinert

2nd of June 2011 (Thu), 14:22

Anybody here owned both a Sigma 30mm f1.4 and a Samyang? If so, which do you prefer?

fotuwe

2nd of June 2011 (Thu), 15:15

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5262/5791444982_f9f9cf5c86_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5791444982/)
59 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5791444982/) CTphotography. (http://www.flickr.com/people/fotuwe/) Flickr

SeinUndZeit

2nd of June 2011 (Thu), 17:02

^ really lovely expression there, shame you didnt use a longer focal length ( read as more compressed perspective)

SeinUndZeit

2nd of June 2011 (Thu), 17:12

This lens is fantastic, the IQ is L stuff

fotuwe

3rd of June 2011 (Fri), 00:12

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5262/5792184509_e790430ce0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5792184509/)
60 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5792184509/) CTphotography. (http://www.flickr.com/people/fotuwe/) Flickr

Hiding Behind Glass

3rd of June 2011 (Fri), 01:47

This lens is fantastic, the IQ is L stuff

Agreed!

Giant Step

3rd of June 2011 (Fri), 03:06

fotuwe

3rd of June 2011 (Fri), 13:51

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3084/5794406032_68dc9c1e73_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5794406032/)
61 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5794406032/) CTphotography. (http://www.flickr.com/people/fotuwe/) Flickr

cichlid

3rd of June 2011 (Fri), 23:35

Fotuwe, your are one good photographer!

richierich1212

4th of June 2011 (Sat), 07:40

Just placed an order for one. It's going to be a long week.

fotuwe

4th of June 2011 (Sat), 09:40

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3133/5796801738_026c23818a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5796801738/)
65 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5796801738/) von CTphotography. (http://www.flickr.com/people/fotuwe/) auf Flickr

Don't ask me why but I like it ;D

laxative

4th of June 2011 (Sat), 14:11

Love your shots fotuwe!

Here's something that doesn't belong here and is just plain boring, but if you like puppies then go ahead and watch ;)

Shot entirely with the Samyang 35mm

http://vimeo.com/24654845

A.latorre

4th of June 2011 (Sat), 19:04

Just ordered mine! I think this lens is going to be very popular and the prices are going to go up quick. Beach Camera on Amazon only had 12 left!

richierich1212

4th of June 2011 (Sat), 20:44

Just ordered mine! I think this lens is going to be very popular and the prices are going to go up quick. Beach Camera on Amazon only had 12 left!

Yeah I ordered mine from Beach Camera as well. :D

HansSteinert

4th of June 2011 (Sat), 21:38

Any difference in build quality between the Samyang and Rokinon brands?

A.latorre

4th of June 2011 (Sat), 21:51

No, it's the same thing. I ordered a Rokinon branded version.

fotuwe

5th of June 2011 (Sun), 07:01

Ye the brand doesnt matter - take the cheapest one! I got myself one with the Walimex brand...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3319/5799336535_55c94c0348_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5799336535/)
66 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5799336535/) CTphotography. (http://www.flickr.com/people/fotuwe/)Flickr

fotuwe

5th of June 2011 (Sun), 10:43

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2350/5799519291_1d599d14ab_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5799519291/)
67 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5799519291/) CTphotography. (http://www.flickr.com/people/fotuwe/) Flickr

fotuwe

5th of June 2011 (Sun), 14:08

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2289/5801308204_e7cb0a9e95_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5801308204/)
68 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5801308204/) CTphotography. (http://www.flickr.com/people/fotuwe/)Flickr

bearkeithley

5th of June 2011 (Sun), 16:00

Just ordered one as well. This is going to be the first piece of camera equipment that I buy new. Everything else is always used.

laxative

5th of June 2011 (Sun), 16:05

A.latorre

5th of June 2011 (Sun), 18:37

Beautiful shots lax!! I can't wait til mine arrives. They said mine will be here saturday!

richierich1212

5th of June 2011 (Sun), 20:52

Just ordered one as well. This is going to be the first piece of camera equipment that I buy new. Everything else is always used.

Same here, the price point is awesome. And it compares nicely with the 35L. I just hope to get some decent shots with manual focus only :lol:.

A.latorre

6th of June 2011 (Mon), 00:15

Hey Laxative, would you mind sharing the info on your lighting setup for those shots?

TijmenDal

6th of June 2011 (Mon), 04:47

Just ordered one as well. This is going to be the first piece of camera equipment that I buy new. Everything else is always used.

And damn right you are! Second hand stuff is where it's AT.

betebete

6th of June 2011 (Mon), 09:13

You are making me want one now.. Damn you all :P

toffiloff

6th of June 2011 (Mon), 10:41

Very nice vid lax :) enjoyed watching those little ones

Love your shots fotuwe!

Here's something that doesn't belong here and is just plain boring, but if you like puppies then go ahead and watch ;)

Shot entirely with the Samyang 35mm

http://vimeo.com/24654845

A.latorre

6th of June 2011 (Mon), 10:52

More photos and videos fotuwe and Laxative please!!! lol

laxative

6th of June 2011 (Mon), 12:58

More images coming when i get to shoot some ;)

Every shot i've posted is with pure natural light with no modifiers.

Thanks to everyone. Great to see that someone cared for the video too :]

Mast3rChi3f

6th of June 2011 (Mon), 17:20

Today i had the chance to test this baby. Just have two words to describe it:
Buy it.:D

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/2073/sammy35teste0270.jpg

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/5089/sammy35teste031.jpg

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/2247/sammy35teste009.jpg

A.latorre

6th of June 2011 (Mon), 17:27

Nice Master Chief!! I can't wait til mine arrives..!

HansSteinert

6th of June 2011 (Mon), 17:28

Is the manual focus ring smooth? How's the build quality? How's the image quality compare to your Zeiss lenses? I'm going to go on a leg and say that Samyang 35mm f1.4 vs Zeiss 35mm f1.4 will be like the Sigma 85 f1.4 vs the Canon 85mm f1.2.

Mast3rChi3f

6th of June 2011 (Mon), 18:12

The build construction is not even close from the Zeiss, but it is very good in my opinion, (metal and some plastic). The ring is very smooth, easy to focus, but doesn't focus on infinity.
The samyang doesn't have the micro-contrast and rendering of Zeiss, but is sharp and the color reproduction is neutral, witch is good for portrait.

HansSteinert

6th of June 2011 (Mon), 18:56

but doesn't focus on infinity.

What do you mean? Is that normal for lenses?

Mookalafalas

6th of June 2011 (Mon), 21:30

This is a very tempting lens...I'm looking into focus screens now, may pull the trigger later.

p360

6th of June 2011 (Mon), 22:02

^^ Nice work, Hugo. Looks quite promising.

cichlid

6th of June 2011 (Mon), 23:43

What is the weight of the lens? 600 over grams?

Mast3rChi3f

7th of June 2011 (Tue), 02:37

What do you mean? Is that normal for lenses?

It seems normal in samyang, the 14mm do the same thing.

critical

7th of June 2011 (Tue), 04:33

This lens looks nice. Think I'll pick this up for my 5d. There is no way I'm spending 1500 for the Canon L.

Would this and the 135L be money on FF or what?

fraktalinda

7th of June 2011 (Tue), 08:00

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/henkil%F6kuvia/Taru/_MG_5354.jpg/_big.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/henkil%F6kuvia/Taru/_MG_5367.jpg/_big.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/henkil%F6kuvia/Raisa/_MG_5393.jpg/_big.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/henkil%F6kuvia/Raisa/_MG_5396.jpg/_big.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/henkil%F6kuvia/Raisa/_MG_5400.jpg/_big.jpg

Ye the brand doesnt matter - take the cheapest one! I got myself one with the Walimex brand...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3319/5799336535_55c94c0348_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5799336535/)
66 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5799336535/) CTphotography. (http://www.flickr.com/people/fotuwe/)Flickr

More images coming when i get to shoot some ;)

Every shot i've posted is with pure natural light with no modifiers.

Thanks to everyone. Great to see that someone cared for the video too :]

Wonderfull posts !!... congratulations !..
I ordered this lens and I can not wait for a while !.. I want this lens !!... :rolleyes:

josh51699

7th of June 2011 (Tue), 08:58

SOLD!!! very nice pictures!

shujert

7th of June 2011 (Tue), 10:52

Just purchased myself :) Looking very forward to trying this lens out.

mondayshift

7th of June 2011 (Tue), 13:37

does anybody have this lens on a 60D? i so want this lens.

richierich1212

8th of June 2011 (Wed), 00:15

Mine will be arriving this Saturday!!!! Four more days of waiting lol.

richierich1212

8th of June 2011 (Wed), 00:16

Amazon finally has it in stock.

litlefiter

8th of June 2011 (Wed), 00:42

does anybody have this lens on a 60D? i so want this lens.

For the same price, you can get the sigma 30 1.4 which has AF.

HansSteinert

8th of June 2011 (Wed), 01:34

For the same price, you can get the sigma 30 1.4 which has AF.

This supposedly has superior image quality to the Sigma 30.

http://lenstip.com/190.11-Lens_review-Sigma_30_mm_f_1.4_EX_DC_HSM_Summary.html

http://lenstip.com/297.11-Lens_review-Samyang_35_mm_f_1.4_AS_UMC__Summary.html

I currently have the Sigma. Thinking about switching to this.

mondayshift

8th of June 2011 (Wed), 02:05

Amazon finally has it in stock.

you're talking about the Rokikon right? i have it in my cart, just waiting for a bit more funds.

richierich1212

8th of June 2011 (Wed), 03:26

you're talking about the Rokikon right? i have it in my cart, just waiting for a bit more funds.

Yup they are all the same.

litlefiter

8th of June 2011 (Wed), 04:49

This supposedly has superior image quality to the Sigma 30.

http://lenstip.com/190.11-Lens_review-Sigma_30_mm_f_1.4_EX_DC_HSM_Summary.html

http://lenstip.com/297.11-Lens_review-Samyang_35_mm_f_1.4_AS_UMC__Summary.html

I currently have the Sigma. Thinking about switching to this.

Really? I think the Sigma trumps the samyang wide open in the centre, but the samyang is better at the corners due to it being a FF lens.

To each his own, if you need the corner sharpness and are willing to lose AF for this, then get the Samyang. If AF is absolutely critical, get the Sigma, that's why im gonna get the sigma soon, wish i could get the 35L

HansSteinert

8th of June 2011 (Wed), 13:44

Really? I think the Sigma trumps the samyang wide open in the centre, but the samyang is better at the corners due to it being a FF lens.

To each his own, if you need the corner sharpness and are willing to lose AF for this, then get the Samyang. If AF is absolutely critical, get the Sigma, that's why im gonna get the sigma soon, wish i could get the 35L

idk, just going by reviews.

bearkeithley

8th of June 2011 (Wed), 20:02

Just got mine today! Man, I suck at manually focusing at 1.4, but who doesn't right? I'm going to pick up an Ee-s focusing screen tomorrow. Hopefully it will help.

Both wide open.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3238/5813183235_a0be0ae74c_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3389/5813756400_b5c78ab33b_b.jpg

fotuwe

9th of June 2011 (Thu), 13:05

Well done bearkeithley!
I guess I could already tell you that all these pictures were taken by the samyang. It has this "something" to my mind :)

Didn't have any time for new pictures... but one more:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2306/5815321157_2603690174_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5815321157/)
69 - Sabine (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5815321157/) von CTphotography. (http://www.flickr.com/people/fotuwe/) auf Flickr

fotuwe

9th of June 2011 (Thu), 13:57

My new "baby" :)
Wacom Intuos 4 Medium

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2659/5816030734_2a4a76928f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5816030734/)
70 - Intuos 4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5816030734/) von CTphotography. (http://www.flickr.com/people/fotuwe/) auf Flickr

bearkeithley

9th of June 2011 (Thu), 18:30

HansSteinert

9th of June 2011 (Thu), 18:39

People who have used both: How's this lens compare to the Canon 35L, excluding AF?

litlefiter

9th of June 2011 (Thu), 18:41

People who have used both: How's this lens compare to the Canon 35L, excluding AF?

curious to know about this too. Im guessing the canon is slightly sharper but the rendering of the lenses in terms of contrast and bokeh is almost the same. If you dont need AF the samyang is more worth it for 1/3rd the price

Arteel

9th of June 2011 (Thu), 18:47

Would you guys recommend this lens for video work?

nekrosoft13

9th of June 2011 (Thu), 18:49

for someone starting out with MF, how hard would it be to get a good focus? what keeper ratio i should expect?

Mookalafalas

9th of June 2011 (Thu), 19:01

for someone starting out with MF, how hard would it be to get a good focus? what keeper ratio i should expect?

You should really look into a focus screen. A regular canon one is just over $40. It would make a big difference, I think.

bearkeithley

9th of June 2011 (Thu), 19:02

Would you guys recommend this lens for video work?

If it's the aperture and focal length you're looking for, I'd say definitely use it for video. I can't wait to borrow another 5D2 to try this lens out on its video.

nekrosoft13

9th of June 2011 (Thu), 19:39

You should really look into a focus screen. A regular canon one is just over $40. It would make a big difference, I think.

not on 7d, can't really replace the screen

Arteel

9th of June 2011 (Thu), 20:03

If it's the aperture and focal length you're looking for, I'd say definitely use it for video. I can't wait to borrow another 5D2 to try this lens out on its video.

It's definitely the focal length I would be using for video. Please do get back to us if you ever get the chance to try it on the 5d2 :)

richierich1212

9th of June 2011 (Thu), 20:05

I'll do some test vids for you guys with my T2i this Saturday if you want. Can't wait to use it with my 5D, though.

shujert

9th of June 2011 (Thu), 20:07

Just took delivery of this lens and will have a 35L in my hands early next week. I'd be happy to do a little comparison testing. Based on my first few shots, I'd honestly be surprised if the canon is sharper. This is a very impressive lens so far.

richierich1212

9th of June 2011 (Thu), 20:18

shujert, will you be returning one of them after some comparison testing?

Arteel

9th of June 2011 (Thu), 20:23

I'll do some test vids for you guys with my T2i this Saturday if you want. Can't wait to use it with my 5D, though.

That'd be awesome!

shujert

9th of June 2011 (Thu), 20:31

shujert, will you be returning one of them after some comparison testing?

Yep, no need for them both.

richierich1212

9th of June 2011 (Thu), 20:34

well then, can't wait for your comparison :D

A.latorre

9th of June 2011 (Thu), 20:52

not on 7d, can't really replace the screen

You can. Katzeye and focusingscreen.com has them

regnis

9th of June 2011 (Thu), 21:03

i can see them on B&H with the focus confirm chip for nikon but not canon. anyone know if the confirm chip is avaliable for the canon mount one?

shujert

9th of June 2011 (Thu), 21:06

I don't believe it is. You could buy the Nikon and an adapter with focus confirmation.

nekrosoft13

9th of June 2011 (Thu), 21:31

You can. Katzeye and focusingscreen.com has them

how does that work, will the AF system still function correctly?

Mookalafalas

9th of June 2011 (Thu), 21:35

how does that work, will the AF system still function correctly?

Yes, but if you shoot with lenses slower than 2.8 it can darken the viewfinder. The "catseye" focus circle darkens up in low light, and can mess up your metering if you use "spot"...I think. Actually, I don't have one but have been researching them recently. I believe that's the deal, however.

v_lestat

10th of June 2011 (Fri), 17:25

Samyang/rokinon/bower never put af chips on their lenses and it was only earlier this year they made one for nikon 85mm f1.4

You could add your own chip but you risk it being some Chinese garbage and not working very well.
I don't know how they are calibrated but it can be done.

mondayshift

10th of June 2011 (Fri), 22:39

may we have more pictures with this lens? please. :D

A.latorre

10th of June 2011 (Fri), 23:04

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2141/5819660483_8ca0770f76_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/latorre79/5819660483/)
IMG_2502 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/latorre79/5819660483/) by Andres Latorre 79 (http://www.flickr.com/people/latorre79/), on Flickr

@f1.4 in very low light Focused using live view screen on 7D.

fotuwe

11th of June 2011 (Sat), 17:47

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2002/5822695424_e120f7d6e7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5822695424/)
72 - food time! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5822695424/) CTphotography. (http://www.flickr.com/people/fotuwe/) Flickr

fotuwe

12th of June 2011 (Sun), 03:50

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2172/5823972092_894c052546_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5823972092/)
73 - BMW (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5823972092/) CTphotography. (http://www.flickr.com/people/fotuwe/) Flickr

fotuwe

13th of June 2011 (Mon), 09:12

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5307/5828327903_bf3d12b673_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5828327903/)
75 - Anna (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5828327903/) CTphotography. (http://www.flickr.com/people/fotuwe/) Flickr

fotuwe

13th of June 2011 (Mon), 11:00

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2706/5829254536_c26694ca26_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5829254536/)
76 - Anna (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5829254536/) CTphotography. (http://www.flickr.com/people/fotuwe/) Flickr

shujert

13th of June 2011 (Mon), 17:55

Finally have both the 35L and the Samyang in my hands at the same time. I'm in the process of moving, so I haven't had much time to do a thorough comparison, but here are my preliminary thoughts.

I'm very impressed with the Samyang. Wide open, it's surprisingly sharper in the center than the L to me. The build of the L is obviously better, but the focus ring on the Samyang is very nice, smooth and long, making it easy to dial in the focus, especially with my precision screen. Contrast is very good, colors look great as well. The Samyang is longer, however, probably closer to 38-40mm. Overall, I'm really quite impressed with it.

I'll start a thread with a more thorough comparison with sample shots from each when I get the chance. I'll likely keep the L just because of the build quality and the AF. If you can deal with the MF, though, I think the Samyang is an awesome alternative to the L, especially at less than half the cost.

Mookalafalas

13th of June 2011 (Mon), 20:58

Shujert, thanks for the mini-comparison.

shujert

13th of June 2011 (Mon), 21:29

Decided to take a break from packing for a little comparison:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=12588826#post12588826

richierich1212

14th of June 2011 (Tue), 20:09

Couple of wide open samples, no pp, only LR3 sharpening defaults and brightness/contrast @ 50:

http://richierich1212.smugmug.com/photos/i-px7cj3p/0/XL/i-px7cj3p-XL.jpg

http://richierich1212.smugmug.com/photos/i-jR4J5Hw/0/XL/i-jR4J5Hw-XL.jpg

This lens is tough to manual focus @ f1.4!!!

fotuwe

15th of June 2011 (Wed), 10:14

you got a focusing screen? Its getting much easier with some practice.. wont give my samyang back :) I even start to like manual focus!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5268/5835941999_2ec7abbc35_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5835941999/)
77 - Anna (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5835941999/) CTphotography. (http://www.flickr.com/people/fotuwe/) Flickr

richierich1212

15th of June 2011 (Wed), 13:36

you got a focusing screen? Its getting much easier with some practice.. wont give my samyang back :) I even start to like manual focus!

Nope don't have a focusing screen. I'm still debating on returning this lens. I love the picture quality no doubt.

Mookalafalas

15th of June 2011 (Wed), 18:56

A regular canon focusing screen is just about $40. I think it's going to be a must...people who get one tend to rave about it afterwards.

mondayshift

15th of June 2011 (Wed), 20:01

A regular canon focusing screen is just about $40. I think it's going to be a must...people who get one tend to rave about it afterwards.

do you know what model? i might invest later on if i can't improve my manual focusing skills.:)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3491/5837460589_62374aed35_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2466/5838013594_21d7580638_b.jpg

Mookalafalas

15th of June 2011 (Wed), 20:22

do you know what model? i might invest later on if i can't improve my manual focusing skills.:)

It varies with camera body. I just ordered the ee-s, but that is for the 5D. A lot of folks buy the much more expensive cats-eye and haoda, which (I think) are cannibalized from old film cameras and have things like the "split-focusing" circle in the middle of the screen like pre-digital cameras had (which is really cool, IMHO), but they have problems with slow lenses, when used in poor light, and can throw off single point metering...

MetalRain

16th of June 2011 (Thu), 00:06

made a trade with someone for this lens.. should be here tomorrow!! im excited to do MF on a digital body. should be a good experience.

cichlid

16th of June 2011 (Thu), 19:00

bump...more pics please :lol:

bearkeithley

16th of June 2011 (Thu), 19:24

bump...more pics please :lol:

Here you go. At 1.4.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2736/5841058480_bb873a516c_b.jpg

A.latorre

16th of June 2011 (Thu), 21:28

http://viz-ness.tumblr.com/photo/1280/6608498717/1/tumblr_lmwxi8jOGk1qhmfvl

mondayshift

17th of June 2011 (Fri), 12:21

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2427/5840769349_20e6b16138_b.jpg

cichlid

18th of June 2011 (Sat), 01:28

Thanks guys, for the samples. I'm going to order mine now!

Noodlz

18th of June 2011 (Sat), 09:46

Agreed, can't wait for mine!!

richierich1212

18th of June 2011 (Sat), 11:00

lol nice shot monday

mondayshift

18th of June 2011 (Sat), 15:34

lol nice shot monday

thanks. :D
i can't belive how smooth the focus ring is, unbelivable smooth.

heres a few more using the Samyang/Rokinon 35 1.4 posted them in the 60D thread earlier.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/5841391284_b85ee2f377_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/5841389674_73d502722f_b.jpg

fotuwe

19th of June 2011 (Sun), 07:48

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3480/5848032557_caab9a2504_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5848032557/)
78 - Anna (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotuwe/5848032557/) CTphotography. (http://www.flickr.com/people/fotuwe/) Flickr

laxative

19th of June 2011 (Sun), 13:13

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/henkil%F6kuvia/Kaisa/_MG_5897.jpg/_medium.jpg

http://mickocastren.1g.fi/kuvat/henkil%F6kuvia/Kaisa/_MG_5907.jpg/_medium.jpg

Noodlz

20th of June 2011 (Mon), 00:10

Stunning work laxative! Love #1! Fotuwe lovely captures also, love the colours!!

richierich1212

20th of June 2011 (Mon), 00:49

So I still haven't returned my Rokinon lens yet. Decided on using it today for some Father's day pictures and I was surprised at how many keepers I got with both my T2i (used live mode) and 5D. I really, really love the picture quality. If it wasn't manual focus only, argh. I'll decide later if I want to return it for sure, lol. Anyways, here are a couple of pictures taken with my 5D @ f1.4:

http://richierich1212.smugmug.com/photos/i-Gq3cRNr/0/L/i-Gq3cRNr-L.jpg

http://richierich1212.smugmug.com/photos/i-FGT9vWQ/0/L/i-FGT9vWQ-L.jpg