New lens from Samyang 14mm f/2.8

marcinski · 09-15-2009, 02:37 PM

Polish distributor of Samyang posted information on its webpage about new lens to be introduced by the end of the year for all mounts, including Pentax obviously.

Samyang.pl nowo?ci

News in Polish but not much info just yet.

14 elements in 12 groups
Two ED lenses and two hybrid aspherical lenses
MFD 28cm

Would be interesting to compare it with DA 14mm

Marcin

wlachan · 09-15-2009, 02:51 PM

This one is a FF lens, while the Pentax IS APS-C. Both Sigma & Tamron aren't so hot on performance, I would be surprised if this is much difference.

marcinski · 09-15-2009, 03:00 PM

Originally posted by wlachan

This one is a FF lens, while the Pentax IS APS-C. Both Sigma & Tamron aren't so hot on performance, I would be surprised if this is much difference.

Yes, but this is a new design, so I'll reserve my judgement.

Marcin

BrendanPK · 09-15-2009, 05:08 PM

What about their 85 F1.4?
Is all there stuff MF, AF?

clawhammer · 09-15-2009, 05:29 PM

traditionally, good wide angle lenses have been hard to come by (even the Nikkor 14/2.8 had it's problems), so I wouldn't expect miracles. However, if it is full frame, this could be very interesting and a lot of fun to use.

Andi Lo · 09-15-2009, 08:20 PM

14mm on film would be aweeeesome

Too bad Sigma 15-30mm isn't produced anymore.

By the way, we actually do have a full frame 14mm, the DA 10-17 is full frame starting at 14mm, so is the Sigma 10-20

thibs · 09-15-2009, 10:36 PM

Originally posted by wlachan

This one is a FF lens, while the Pentax IS APS-C. Both Sigma & Tamron aren't so hot on performance, I would be surprised if this is much difference.

It would at least (well, probably) provide a FF 14mm at decent price, but I expect it to be MF just as the 85mm.

Steelski · 09-16-2009, 12:20 AM

Originally posted by thibs

It would at least (well, probably) provide a FF 14mm at decent price, but I expect it to be MF just as the 85mm.

I do not think that at 14mm I would care too much about AF.
Its hyper-focal at almost any setting.

Douglas_of_Sweden · 09-16-2009, 12:53 AM

Originally posted by marcinski

Polish distributor of Samyang posted information on its webpage about new lens to be introduced by the end of the year for all mounts, including Pentax obviously.

Samyang.pl nowo?ci

News in Polish but not much info just yet.

14 elements in 12 groups
Two ED lenses and two hybrid aspherical lenses
MFD 28cm

Would be interesting to compare it with DA 14mm

Marcin

Two observations:

1) That front lens looks very strange to me. Is the picture cropped? You can't just have a lens element that is cut like that!

2) Again the front element. It is very protruding! More extreme even than most fish eyes. Won't be easy to protect from either scratch or flare!

Asahiflex · 09-16-2009, 01:03 AM

It doesn't look radically different from the SMC Pentax 1:3.5/15. That one also had a very large front element.

Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden

Two observations:

1) That front lens looks very strange to me. Is the picture cropped? You can't just have a lens element that is cut like that!

2) Again the front element. It is very protruding! More extreme even than most fish eyes. Won't be easy to protect from either scratch or flare!

You should really look at the WHITE elements, not the grey ones. The grey is the barrel and sunshade of the lens

ilya80 · 09-16-2009, 01:25 AM

This one looks interesting. And i thought i`m done with my lens set-up.

marcinski · 09-16-2009, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden

Two observations:

1) That front lens looks very strange to me. Is the picture cropped? You can't just have a lens element that is cut like that!

2) Again the front element. It is very protruding! More extreme even than most fish eyes. Won't be easy to protect from either scratch or flare!

I think what you see is just outline of the hood.

Marcin

Jonson PL · 09-16-2009, 01:15 PM

Very interesting, thanks

enoeske · 09-16-2009, 01:17 PM

If they can keep the price low enough and still deliver some sharpness I would be very interested. I am saving up for the da 14mm but would consider this if it is quality.

clawhammer · 09-16-2009, 05:36 PM

Most 14mm FF lenses have a bulbous front element- I have seen the Tamron AF 14/2.8 and the Nikonn 14/2.8 and they both have the fish-bowl style front elements.

09-15-2009, 02:37 PM	#1
marcinski Forum Member	New lens from Samyang 14mm f/2.8 Polish distributor of Samyang posted information on its webpage about new lens to be introduced by the end of the year for all mounts, including Pentax obviously. Samyang.pl nowo?ci News in Polish but not much info just yet. 14 elements in 12 groups Two ED lenses and two hybrid aspherical lenses MFD 28cm Would be interesting to compare it with DA 14mm Marcin

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09-15-2009, 02:51 PM	#2
wlachan Pentaxian	This one is a FF lens, while the Pentax IS APS-C. Both Sigma & Tamron aren't so hot on performance, I would be surprised if this is much difference.

09-15-2009, 03:00 PM	#3
marcinski Forum Member	Originally posted by wlachan This one is a FF lens, while the Pentax IS APS-C. Both Sigma & Tamron aren't so hot on performance, I would be surprised if this is much difference. Yes, but this is a new design, so I'll reserve my judgement. Marcin

09-15-2009, 05:08 PM	#4
BrendanPK Veteran Member	What about their 85 F1.4? Is all there stuff MF, AF?

09-15-2009, 05:29 PM	#5
clawhammer Veteran Member	traditionally, good wide angle lenses have been hard to come by (even the Nikkor 14/2.8 had it's problems), so I wouldn't expect miracles. However, if it is full frame, this could be very interesting and a lot of fun to use.

09-15-2009, 08:20 PM	#6
Andi Lo Pentaxian	14mm on film would be aweeeesome Too bad Sigma 15-30mm isn't produced anymore. By the way, we actually do have a full frame 14mm, the DA 10-17 is full frame starting at 14mm, so is the Sigma 10-20

09-15-2009, 10:36 PM	#7
thibs Pentaxian	Originally posted by wlachan This one is a FF lens, while the Pentax IS APS-C. Both Sigma & Tamron aren't so hot on performance, I would be surprised if this is much difference. It would at least (well, probably) provide a FF 14mm at decent price, but I expect it to be MF just as the 85mm.

09-16-2009, 12:20 AM	#8
Steelski Pentaxian	Originally posted by thibs It would at least (well, probably) provide a FF 14mm at decent price, but I expect it to be MF just as the 85mm. I do not think that at 14mm I would care too much about AF. Its hyper-focal at almost any setting.

09-16-2009, 12:53 AM	#9
Douglas_of_Sweden Moderator Site Supporter	Originally posted by marcinski Polish distributor of Samyang posted information on its webpage about new lens to be introduced by the end of the year for all mounts, including Pentax obviously. Samyang.pl nowo?ci News in Polish but not much info just yet. 14 elements in 12 groups Two ED lenses and two hybrid aspherical lenses MFD 28cm Would be interesting to compare it with DA 14mm Marcin Two observations: 1) That front lens looks very strange to me. Is the picture cropped? You can't just have a lens element that is cut like that! 2) Again the front element. It is very protruding! More extreme even than most fish eyes. Won't be easy to protect from either scratch or flare!

09-16-2009, 01:03 AM	#10
Asahiflex Pentaxian	It doesn't look radically different from the SMC Pentax 1:3.5/15. That one also had a very large front element. Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden Two observations: 1) That front lens looks very strange to me. Is the picture cropped? You can't just have a lens element that is cut like that! 2) Again the front element. It is very protruding! More extreme even than most fish eyes. Won't be easy to protect from either scratch or flare! You should really look at the WHITE elements, not the grey ones. The grey is the barrel and sunshade of the lens

09-16-2009, 01:25 AM	#11
ilya80 Veteran Member	This one looks interesting. And i thought i`m done with my lens set-up.

09-16-2009, 01:48 AM	#12
marcinski Forum Member	Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden Two observations: 1) That front lens looks very strange to me. Is the picture cropped? You can't just have a lens element that is cut like that! 2) Again the front element. It is very protruding! More extreme even than most fish eyes. Won't be easy to protect from either scratch or flare! I think what you see is just outline of the hood. Marcin

09-16-2009, 01:15 PM	#13
Jonson PL Veteran Member	Very interesting, thanks

09-16-2009, 01:17 PM	#14
enoeske Veteran Member	If they can keep the price low enough and still deliver some sharpness I would be very interested. I am saving up for the da 14mm but would consider this if it is quality.

09-16-2009, 05:36 PM	#15
clawhammer Veteran Member	Most 14mm FF lenses have a bulbous front element- I have seen the Tamron AF 14/2.8 and the Nikonn 14/2.8 and they both have the fish-bowl style front elements.