Samyang 14mm on 5DIII

Hi,

I've got a question if I may though for you 5D3 users.

After poking around the net and forums for what seems like months (only a few days!) I've finally pushed the button on the 14mm, which should be with me in a weeks or two.

I've never used a manual lens, let alone one that the camera doesn't recognise, So should I be looking for a EMF chip, if so which one for a Canon 5DIII?

Were I to get an AF chip how on earth would I fit it - the ones I'm seeing on ebay are either with adapters to another mount or just the chip (such as this) - or would Magic Lantern do the job using focus peaking?

Also I plan on doing some 2.8 close up shots with the kids for a bit of fun and letting the lens do its bit without correction - so any tips on that part?

Heya,

You don't need an AF confirm chip. It will not work flawless anyways. Sometimes it may be right, often times, it will be wrong. You're better off using your eyes. LiveView is your friend, focus it once and you're good. It's easy to focus an ultrawide, as it's depth of field is greater (even at F2.8 and relatively close range). If you stop down, it's crazy easy to get everything in focus without touching the focus ring, as the depth of field is massive. Once you get it, you'll see how easy it is. Much easier than manual normal and telephoto lengths.

Can't help you on correction. Part of going ultrawide is embracing the distortion, not worrying about it.

Very best,

You don't need the AF chip... I used mine for a long time just fine without it. Generally just set it to near hyperfocal distances, stop it down to f/5.6 or f/8 and never touch it!

Great lens, if you get a good copy. That lens has a ton of variation in my experience with them.

i dont really even focus mine. I set it at f8 or 11 and shoot

Excellent - thanks all.