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zeitlos · 08-27-2015, 12:57 AM

Short question: Which one is the better one?

Can the Pentax justify its price (being almost three times more expensive than the Samyang) or is it mere nostalgia that is the driving force behind it?

Which one would you pick for which reason?

rawr · 08-27-2015, 02:12 AM

Judging by the Lenstip review of the SamYang 135/2, I'd go for the SamYang. Plus you get a product warranty.

Na Horuk · 08-27-2015, 02:20 AM

Originally posted by zeitlos

Can the Pentax justify its price (being almost three times more expensive than the Samyang) or is it mere nostalgia that is the driving force behind it?

I think these lenses render a little differently, so maybe look at sample photos and decide based on the look that you want. And with 135mm lenses, there is a big premium for even slightly faster aperture, because so many people are seeking the bokeh. Wider aperture, mode aperture blades! But does this really matter so much in the real world? Depends on the user, I guess
Anyway, I've seen some sample shots of the Samyang and they really made me want one. Looks great, its just that 135mm is not really for me and I already have DFA 100mm. But the Samyang 135mm looks like another great prime from that brand

mcgregni · 08-27-2015, 06:20 AM

Check it out, but the Samyang website does not list the 135mm for Pentax ... They do show their 100mm for Pentax though.

rawr · 08-27-2015, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by mcgregni

but the Samyang website does not list the 135mm for Pentax

But B&H does

And it's in stock.

**UncleVanya** · 08-27-2015, 07:09 AM

Originally posted by mcgregni

Check it out, but the Samyang website does not list the 135mm for Pentax ... They do show their 100mm for Pentax though.

New Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC - Third-Party Announcements | PentaxForums.com

**gofour3** · 08-27-2015, 07:10 AM

I bet the A135 is a better lens on FF.

Phil.

macTak · 08-27-2015, 07:22 AM

The reviews for the Samyang have been nothing short of exceptional, finding it every bit as good or better than the Canon 135L. Plus the Samyang is shockingly free of CA, which certainly cannot be said for the A135/1.8. Frankly, I'd go for the Samyang, and that is even if they were much closer in price; at the moment it is one of the very best (optically) lenses available for Pentax.

**jrpower10** · 08-27-2015, 09:22 AM

One advantage of the A135 is auto-aperture. I'm guessing, though, you don't buy a f2 lens to stop it down very far. For a third of the price I think the Samyang would be just fine.

bassek · 08-27-2015, 09:22 AM

In general you pay less for:
1) a 3rd party lens
2) a lens still available
3) a slower lens
4) a lens without a pentax star...

Seb

**clackers** · 08-27-2015, 09:31 AM

Originally posted by gofour3

I bet the A135 is a better lens on FF.

Phil.

The Samyang is a FF lens.

Dlanor Sekao · 08-27-2015, 09:39 AM

But I wonder if it has to be calibrated like the other 3 Samyang Lenses I own ? Still would go with Samyang if $$$$ was in good supply !

---------- Post added 08-28-15 at 12:40 AM ----------

Originally posted by jrpower10

One advantage of the A135 is auto-aperture. I'm guessing, though, you don't buy a f2 lens to stop it down very far. For a third of the price I think the Samyang would be just fine.

This should be Auto also ? My other 3 Samyangs are !

ChristianRock · 08-27-2015, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by jrpower10

One advantage of the A135 is auto-aperture. I'm guessing, though, you don't buy a f2 lens to stop it down very far. For a third of the price I think the Samyang would be just fine.

Samyang lenses for Pentax always have auto aperture, I think that has been discussed - stores just use one stock photo for all mounts.

**UncleVanya** · 08-27-2015, 10:51 AM

Did no one read the announcement I linked? It is old news and clearly identified the capabilities and the fact this is available in KA mount.

Quote:

Like most other Samyang primes, this lens supports aperture automation but needs to be focused manually. The Pentax version thus includes an aperture ring with the "A" setting and corresponds to the KA mount designation. This means that the lens is fully compatible not only with the latest Pentax DSLRs, but also film SLRs dating back to the 1970s.

Read more at: New Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC - Third-Party Announcements | PentaxForums.com

zeitlos · 08-27-2015, 11:01 AM

thank you very much for your feedback! I'll go for the Samyang!

And, of course it's available for Pentax. Have a look at the examples at the lens club:

Samyang 135mm / F2.0 ED UMC - Lens Club* • Pentaxians

08-27-2015, 12:57 AM	#1
zeitlos Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the middle of Bavaria - Germany Posts: 282	Pentax A135/1.8 vs Samyang 135/2 Short question: Which one is the better one? Can the Pentax justify its price (being almost three times more expensive than the Samyang) or is it mere nostalgia that is the driving force behind it? Which one would you pick for which reason?

08-27-2015, 02:20 AM	#3
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by zeitlos Can the Pentax justify its price (being almost three times more expensive than the Samyang) or is it mere nostalgia that is the driving force behind it? I think these lenses render a little differently, so maybe look at sample photos and decide based on the look that you want. And with 135mm lenses, there is a big premium for even slightly faster aperture, because so many people are seeking the bokeh. Wider aperture, mode aperture blades! But does this really matter so much in the real world? Depends on the user, I guess Anyway, I've seen some sample shots of the Samyang and they really made me want one. Looks great, its just that 135mm is not really for me and I already have DFA 100mm. But the Samyang 135mm looks like another great prime from that brand Last edited by Na Horuk; 08-27-2015 at 02:26 AM.

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08-27-2015, 02:12 AM	#2
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Judging by the Lenstip review of the SamYang 135/2, I'd go for the SamYang. Plus you get a product warranty.

08-27-2015, 06:20 AM	#4
mcgregni Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 2,603	Check it out, but the Samyang website does not list the 135mm for Pentax ... They do show their 100mm for Pentax though.

08-27-2015, 06:40 AM	#5
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by mcgregni but the Samyang website does not list the 135mm for Pentax But B&H does And it's in stock.

08-27-2015, 07:09 AM	#6
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,472	Originally posted by mcgregni Check it out, but the Samyang website does not list the 135mm for Pentax ... They do show their 100mm for Pentax though. New Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC - Third-Party Announcements \| PentaxForums.com

08-27-2015, 07:10 AM	#7
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,093	I bet the A135 is a better lens on FF. Phil.

08-27-2015, 07:22 AM	#8
macTak Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 759	The reviews for the Samyang have been nothing short of exceptional, finding it every bit as good or better than the Canon 135L. Plus the Samyang is shockingly free of CA, which certainly cannot be said for the A135/1.8. Frankly, I'd go for the Samyang, and that is even if they were much closer in price; at the moment it is one of the very best (optically) lenses available for Pentax.

08-27-2015, 09:22 AM	#9
jrpower10 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Richland, Washington, USA Posts: 935	One advantage of the A135 is auto-aperture. I'm guessing, though, you don't buy a f2 lens to stop it down very far. For a third of the price I think the Samyang would be just fine.

08-27-2015, 09:22 AM	#10
bassek Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 706	In general you pay less for: 1) a 3rd party lens 2) a lens still available 3) a slower lens 4) a lens without a pentax star... Seb

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clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by gofour3 I bet the A135 is a better lens on FF. Phil. The Samyang is a FF lens.

08-27-2015, 09:39 AM	#12
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457	But I wonder if it has to be calibrated like the other 3 Samyang Lenses I own ? Still would go with Samyang if $$$$ was in good supply ! ---------- Post added 08-28-15 at 12:40 AM ---------- Originally posted by jrpower10 One advantage of the A135 is auto-aperture. I'm guessing, though, you don't buy a f2 lens to stop it down very far. For a third of the price I think the Samyang would be just fine. This should be Auto also ? My other 3 Samyangs are !

08-27-2015, 10:18 AM	#13
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	Originally posted by jrpower10 One advantage of the A135 is auto-aperture. I'm guessing, though, you don't buy a f2 lens to stop it down very far. For a third of the price I think the Samyang would be just fine. Samyang lenses for Pentax always have auto aperture, I think that has been discussed - stores just use one stock photo for all mounts.

08-27-2015, 10:51 AM	#14
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,472	Did no one read the announcement I linked? It is old news and clearly identified the capabilities and the fact this is available in KA mount. Quote: Like most other Samyang primes, this lens supports aperture automation but needs to be focused manually. The Pentax version thus includes an aperture ring with the "A" setting and corresponds to the KA mount designation. This means that the lens is fully compatible not only with the latest Pentax DSLRs, but also film SLRs dating back to the 1970s. Read more at: New Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC - Third-Party Announcements \| PentaxForums.com

08-27-2015, 11:01 AM	#15
zeitlos Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the middle of Bavaria - Germany Posts: 282 Original Poster	thank you very much for your feedback! I'll go for the Samyang! And, of course it's available for Pentax. Have a look at the examples at the lens club: Samyang 135mm / F2.0 ED UMC - Lens Club* • Pentaxians

Pentax A135/1.8 vs Samyang 135/2

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