JonSC Senior Member 686 posts Joined Dec 2009 Location: NY More info | Feb 24, 2011 22:44 | #1 Hey guys I was just wondering if the Samyang/Rokinon/etc. 14mm 2.8 would be a good choice for video on a 5D II? It is a fraction of the cost of the Canon version but I was wondering if the distortion would be distracting? It isn't all that bad but I've never shot with such a wide lens before ever. Will the video look weird because of the mustache distortion? Anyone have a sample video? Thanks!
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Chippy569 Goldmember  1,851 posts Likes: 1 Joined Dec 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN More info | Feb 24, 2011 22:47 | #2 The distortion will make your footage look cheap. Look at gopro HD footage. It'll come out kinda like that. Gear List
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MOkoFOko nut impotent and avoiding Geoff  19,889 posts Likes: 22 Joined Jun 2010 Location: Michigan More info | Feb 24, 2011 23:16 | #3 Great for corrected shots, but I doubt the massive distortions would look great on video.
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themadman Cream of the Crop  18,871 posts Likes: 14 Joined Nov 2009 Location: Northern California More info | Feb 25, 2011 00:03 | #4 I would love to see a sample of video done with this lens... Will | WilliamLiuPhotography.com
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Chippy569 Goldmember 1,851 posts Likes: 1 Joined Dec 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN More info | Feb 25, 2011 06:34 | #5 There was one posted here a week ago or so, guy mounted it to the windshield of his van. Gear List
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TreyT Senior Member  997 posts Likes: 38 Joined May 2009 Location: Texas More info | Feb 25, 2011 07:25 | #6 This is what it looks like on canon 5D. It has better purpose for landscape or very wide shot.  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size.  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size.
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Chippy569 Goldmember 1,851 posts Likes: 1 Joined Dec 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN More info | Feb 25, 2011 08:33 | #7 Oops, was thinking the 8mm fisheye I guess. https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php?t=1002421 Gear List
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Chippy569 Goldmember 1,851 posts Likes: 1 Joined Dec 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN More info | Feb 25, 2011 08:34 | #8 Found the lens sample thread: https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=909272 Gear List
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IUnknown Senior Member 738 posts Likes: 8 Joined Jun 2007 More info | Mar 16, 2011 12:00 | #9 Just take it the video into photoshop to remove the distortion. Fiske | Film
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TreyT Senior Member 997 posts Likes: 38 Joined May 2009 Location: Texas More info | Mar 16, 2011 12:43 | #10 Depend on where your subject is at. Also 16:9 ratio framing will be captured instead of 6:4 ratio. Therefore, the distortion will be observed more on the side instead at the top.
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IUnknown Senior Member 738 posts Likes: 8 Joined Jun 2007 More info | OK, ran some test, click on video link below, original picture below:  Fiske | Film
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Kento Goldmember  1,207 posts Likes: 2 Joined Jul 2008 Location: Innsbruck, Austria More info | Mar 22, 2011 00:36 | #12 I have the Rokinon 14mm for video. I use it with the Glidecam. The lens is pretty awesome for the price and works great on a crop camera for any follow shots as long as you keep your subject near the center. I still prefer my 24L II for any high end landscape shots but the 14mm can't be beat for the price when using a Glidecam. I'll try to get a test-shot up for everybody later. My Tools
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TreyT Senior Member 997 posts Likes: 38 Joined May 2009 Location: Texas More info | Mar 22, 2011 12:54 | #13 24mm L is a perfect choice for steadicam.
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JPMPhotography Senior Member  603 posts Joined Apr 2008 More info | Mar 22, 2011 20:06 | #14 ^^ yeah, but it is way more expensive! haha 60D gripped, T2i gripped, Tokina 12-24 f/4, Pentax SMC 50 f/1.4, Nikon Standard Speed Set: 24, 35, 85, 105, 135, 180, Canon 580ex, Calumet Genesis 200
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Chippy569 Goldmember 1,851 posts Likes: 1 Joined Dec 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN More info | Mar 22, 2011 20:18 | #15 JPM Photography wrote in post #12072834  ^^ yeah, but it is way more expensive! haha and also no where near as wide. Gear List
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