the Samyang Lens Club

vrrattko · 12-15-2011, 02:58 AM

a great lens but at the end i sold it because i missed possibility of mounting some ND filters.....still an impressive lens though
and here's the one with it:

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**jeffshaddix** · 12-24-2011, 09:10 PM

Originally posted by adpo

some more news on the 24mm when asked about release date:
"we are a bit delayed on it. I think we will have them in January"

dammit, i want that 24mm now

Interesting, hope it will be out soon then. My plan is to get all three of their wides 8, 14, 24, now I just need the justification.

**tcbubbleleo** · 01-20-2012, 05:55 PM

Hi folks, I 'm putting my Vivitar 13mm/2.8 for sale, anyone interested pm me b4 I put it up on Ebay, thanks!

morpho · 01-26-2012, 11:36 AM

Hi!
Don't currently own a Samyang, but i'm looking for something fast and wide to shoot northern lights with. So far i've used the kit lens and the M28 2.8. I find i like the shots with the M28 the best, but i wish it was wider. I was thinking about the Samyang 14mm, but after reading this thread, i can't help but notice that the 8mm fisheye isn't so fishy as other fisheyes - how do you think it will do as a northern lights/starry sky lens? Granted, it's not the fastest lens in the world, but it will record a whole lot of sky...and it's cheap! What do you think?

**tcbubbleleo** · 01-26-2012, 07:38 PM

Originally posted by morpho

Hi!
Don't currently own a Samyang, but i'm looking for something fast and wide to shoot northern lights with. So far i've used the kit lens and the M28 2.8. I find i like the shots with the M28 the best, but i wish it was wider. I was thinking about the Samyang 14mm, but after reading this thread, i can't help but notice that the 8mm fisheye isn't so fishy as other fisheyes - how do you think it will do as a northern lights/starry sky lens? Granted, it's not the fastest lens in the world, but it will record a whole lot of sky...and it's cheap! What do you think?

i remember someone here shot the 8mm with the sky star tracking it was awesome!

**dadipentak** · 01-26-2012, 07:49 PM

As much as anything, I'm just wowed by these displays of fisheye virtuosity. Nice stuff!

**jeffshaddix** · 01-29-2012, 05:23 PM

A while back (6 months+) I remember seeing Samyang announcing a filter set/holder for their 14mm/2.8. Anyone have any news on when it might be released?

Edit: Found the original article (March 2011): Link

Look near the bottom, filter holder looks good to me...where can I buy it?

Last edited by jeffshaddix; 01-29-2012 at 06:07 PM.

magicshi · 02-25-2012, 03:16 AM

I love this lens, very sharp, easy to use, can be used as a superwiede angle lens. Here is a shot.

Tonto · 02-25-2012, 04:21 AM

LBA LBA LBA LBA for 8, 24, 85 and possibly the 14 as its FF compatible!

The 8 and 85 are particularly awesome value for money!

Tonto · 03-08-2012, 09:13 PM

Originally posted by Tonto

LBA LBA LBA LBA for 8, 24, 85 and possibly the 14 as its FF compatible!

The 8 and 85 are particularly awesome value for money!

Saw this on photo rumors the other day, 24mm Tilt shift!!!

EDIT: Picture below is a photoshop of what the lens could look like

, it is coming though!

Is this the new Samyang 24mm f/3.5 tilt shift lens? | Photo Rumors

I've been scouting for a Pentax K28 Shift lens for ages (for architecture) and this is wider and has both shift AND tilt- most options are either not wide enough or way too expensive.

So another one to add to the list although won't worry about the other 24mm now

Jonathan Mac · 03-14-2012, 08:37 AM

Some very nice images here. I've just perused through 28 pages over on a C*non forum of discussion on the 85mm and there are some stunning images there, as well as elsewhere on the web. I'm finding it really hard to resist, even though I have an M 85 f/2 (which is a beautiful lens, though a stop slower). I could get the Samyang for €250. Problem is, it looks so different from my (many) other lenses, my wife would surely notice it's appearance...

EdwardConde · 03-17-2012, 10:36 PM

I am new Rokinon 85mm owner (ROK85)!!! Love the lens... just got it yesterday such an awesome lens for the price...

Here are couple that i have posted...

Cropped from original...

**Eric Seavey** · 05-11-2012, 10:48 AM

I received my new Samyang 8mm (branded Rokinon) today, and will pop it on my camera when I get home from work. My initial impressions are that it seems to be of much nicer quality than I expected. Nicely dampened focus ring, and metal barrel, that feel heavy and solid.
From the photos I am seeing here, the image quality might be better than I am expecting too....

EdwardConde · 05-11-2012, 10:25 PM

Congrats... I have been thinking of a fish eye.... I have the 85mm. They have a solid feel to them...

**Fookus** · 05-15-2012, 05:21 AM

I love those Samyangs..today I received the Rokinon 85mm

1 Rokinon 85 mm, few quick shots
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c

2 8 mm Fish Eye

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c

d

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f this little guy was expecting a piece of fish; in stead it looked into the fish eye..

03-08-2012, 09:13 PM	#130
Tonto Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wellington Posts: 969	New Samyang lens to be released! 24mm Tilt Shift! Originally posted by Tonto LBA LBA LBA LBA for 8, 24, 85 and possibly the 14 as its FF compatible! The 8 and 85 are particularly awesome value for money! Saw this on photo rumors the other day, 24mm Tilt shift!!! EDIT: Picture below is a photoshop of what the lens could look like , it is coming though! Is this the new Samyang 24mm f/3.5 tilt shift lens? \| Photo Rumors I've been scouting for a Pentax K28 Shift lens for ages (for architecture) and this is wider and has both shift AND tilt- most options are either not wide enough or way too expensive. So another one to add to the list although won't worry about the other 24mm now

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12-24-2011, 09:10 PM	#122
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	Originally posted by adpo some more news on the 24mm when asked about release date: "we are a bit delayed on it. I think we will have them in January" dammit, i want that 24mm now Interesting, hope it will be out soon then. My plan is to get all three of their wides 8, 14, 24, now I just need the justification.

01-20-2012, 05:55 PM	#123
tcbubbleleo Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Temple City CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 726	Hi folks, I 'm putting my Vivitar 13mm/2.8 for sale, anyone interested pm me b4 I put it up on Ebay, thanks!

01-26-2012, 11:36 AM	#124
morpho Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 95	Hi! Don't currently own a Samyang, but i'm looking for something fast and wide to shoot northern lights with. So far i've used the kit lens and the M28 2.8. I find i like the shots with the M28 the best, but i wish it was wider. I was thinking about the Samyang 14mm, but after reading this thread, i can't help but notice that the 8mm fisheye isn't so fishy as other fisheyes - how do you think it will do as a northern lights/starry sky lens? Granted, it's not the fastest lens in the world, but it will record a whole lot of sky...and it's cheap! What do you think?

01-26-2012, 07:38 PM	#125
tcbubbleleo Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Temple City CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 726	Originally posted by morpho Hi! Don't currently own a Samyang, but i'm looking for something fast and wide to shoot northern lights with. So far i've used the kit lens and the M28 2.8. I find i like the shots with the M28 the best, but i wish it was wider. I was thinking about the Samyang 14mm, but after reading this thread, i can't help but notice that the 8mm fisheye isn't so fishy as other fisheyes - how do you think it will do as a northern lights/starry sky lens? Granted, it's not the fastest lens in the world, but it will record a whole lot of sky...and it's cheap! What do you think? i remember someone here shot the 8mm with the sky star tracking it was awesome!

01-26-2012, 07:49 PM	#126
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	As much as anything, I'm just wowed by these displays of fisheye virtuosity. Nice stuff!

01-29-2012, 05:23 PM	#127
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	A while back (6 months+) I remember seeing Samyang announcing a filter set/holder for their 14mm/2.8. Anyone have any news on when it might be released? Edit: Found the original article (March 2011): Link Look near the bottom, filter holder looks good to me...where can I buy it? Last edited by jeffshaddix; 01-29-2012 at 06:07 PM.

02-25-2012, 04:21 AM	#129
Tonto Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wellington Posts: 969	LBA LBA LBA LBA for 8, 24, 85 and possibly the 14 as its FF compatible! The 8 and 85 are particularly awesome value for money!

03-14-2012, 08:37 AM	#131
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,887	Some very nice images here. I've just perused through 28 pages over on a C*non forum of discussion on the 85mm and there are some stunning images there, as well as elsewhere on the web. I'm finding it really hard to resist, even though I have an M 85 f/2 (which is a beautiful lens, though a stop slower). I could get the Samyang for €250. Problem is, it looks so different from my (many) other lenses, my wife would surely notice it's appearance...

03-17-2012, 10:36 PM	#132
EdwardConde Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,520	I am new Rokinon 85mm owner (ROK85)!!! Love the lens... just got it yesterday such an awesome lens for the price... Here are couple that i have posted... Cropped from original...

05-11-2012, 10:48 AM	#133
Eric Seavey Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 307	I received my new Samyang 8mm (branded Rokinon) today, and will pop it on my camera when I get home from work. My initial impressions are that it seems to be of much nicer quality than I expected. Nicely dampened focus ring, and metal barrel, that feel heavy and solid. From the photos I am seeing here, the image quality might be better than I am expecting too....

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05-11-2012, 10:25 PM	#134
EdwardConde Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,520	Congrats... I have been thinking of a fish eye.... I have the 85mm. They have a solid feel to them...

05-15-2012, 05:21 AM	#135
Fookus Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 137	I love those Samyangs..today I received the Rokinon 85mm 1 Rokinon 85 mm, few quick shots a b c 2 8 mm Fish Eye a b c d e f this little guy was expecting a piece of fish; in stead it looked into the fish eye..