Samyang 24mm f1.4

jogiba · 08-14-2011, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by Frogfish

Since the 85/1.4 is only $400 and the 35/1.4 ca. $500 I would be surprised if it was not around those figures.

The 85mm F1.4 is $271.95 w/free shipping on Amazon and the 35mm F1.4 is $499.95.
Amazon.com: Rokinon 85M-P 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens for Pentax (Black): Camera & Photo

http://www.amazon.com/Rokinon-35mm-Angle-Pentax-RK35M-P/dp/B004X1SFWM/ref=sr...348136&sr=1-14

Last edited by jogiba; 08-14-2011 at 11:56 AM.

ewalk · 08-14-2011, 01:11 PM

Samyang/Rokinon are apparently working on a tilt-shift lens as well.

All we need is a 50mm f/1.2 and they'd have a pretty nice FF manual focus line-up. I'm seriously considering their entire line, along with the 8mm Fisheye for video stuff on my next Pentax dSLR. That I can throw them on my Super Program is just icing on the cake.

aurele · 08-14-2011, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by ewalk

with the 8mm Fisheye for video stuff on my next Pentax dSLR

Samyang made a series for video : the Aperture ring has no kind of "click" that block the aperture on the number. The aperture ring is smooth from a side to the other, like on the old Helios or Jupiter. So you can change aperture without a suden.

joe.penn · 08-14-2011, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by ewalk

I'm seriously considering their entire line, along with the 8mm Fisheye for video stuff on my next Pentax dSLR. That I can throw them on my Super Program is just icing on the cake.

Keep in mind if you want to shoot the 8 on FF (film for ptax) you will have to cut the hood off of the lens. The 8 is pretty good for amateur video, nothing professional - the 14 is a much better choice for use with video, you will have to have pretty mad blind MF skills though shooting video with the 14...

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wll · 08-14-2011, 08:36 PM

Samyang/Rokinon are coming out with some great lenses, at great prices.

If this lens is priced reasonable (which it should be) I will get it.

wll

Kanelbulle · 08-15-2011, 08:32 AM

looks promising!

jogiba · 08-15-2011, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by joe.penn

Keep in mind if you want to shoot the 8 on FF (film for ptax) you will have to cut the hood off of the lens. The 8 is pretty good for amateur video, nothing professional - the 14 is a much better choice for use with video, you will have to have pretty mad blind MF skills though shooting video with the 14...
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dreamfoto · 08-16-2011, 01:26 PM

All current 85mm 35mm 14mm and 8mm fish are the best of the best.

Looking forward to the new SY21/1.4!!!

Amazing lenses from SY!

deadwolfbones · 08-16-2011, 02:25 PM

Definitely getting this for my D700. Not so interested in K-mount.

Will be picking up the 35/1.4 to replace my Nikkor in the next few weeks.

Adam · 08-17-2011, 03:31 PM

This lens has now been added to our lens database: Samyang 24mm F1.4 for Pentax Lens Reviews - Prime Lenses - Pentax Third-Party Lens Review Database

TOUGEFC · 08-17-2011, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by Adam

This lens has now been added to our lens database: Samyang 24mm F1.4 for Pentax Lens Reviews - Prime Lenses - Pentax Third-Party Lens Review Database

Adam, speaking of which, that section of the lens database needs cleaning up its a right mess with no order what so ever

Adam · 08-17-2011, 05:27 PM

Indeed it does- but the search feature will do a good job of finding what you need in the meantime

Smeggypants · 08-18-2011, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by Frogfish

Samyang lenses are building a great rep being used wide open ... but then losing the IQ when closed down when they should be getting even sharper. Still, you don't buy 1.2/1.4 lenses to use stopped down !

Exactly!!!

Chex · 08-18-2011, 09:23 PM

I'm pretty happy with my Tamron Adaptall 24mm f2.5, I can't see this lens being that much better, at more than twice the size and probably 6x the cost at least. But I am glad Samyang is producing all these nice primes, we need some nice competition to force the others to drop their prices a little

Next Samyang needs a 400mm f2.8 for about $1000 and make the big makers crap a brick!

Laurentiu Cristofor · 08-18-2011, 10:32 PM

Originally posted by Chex

I'm pretty happy with my Tamron Adaptall 24mm f2.5, I can't see this lens being that much better, at more than twice the size and probably 6x the cost at least.

If you can't, you can't.

08-15-2011, 12:04 PM	#37
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	6.5mm Fish-eye vs 15mm FF Fish-eye Originally posted by joe.penn Keep in mind if you want to shoot the 8 on FF (film for ptax) you will have to cut the hood off of the lens. The 8 is pretty good for amateur video, nothing professional - the 14 is a much better choice for use with video, you will have to have pretty mad blind MF skills though shooting video with the 14... --- Vimeo Vimeo

08-17-2011, 03:31 PM	#40
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	This lens has now been added to our lens database: Samyang 24mm F1.4 for Pentax Lens Reviews - Prime Lenses - Pentax Third-Party Lens Review Database Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Indeed it does- but the search feature will do a good job of finding what you need in the meantime Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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08-14-2011, 11:42 AM	#31
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Originally posted by Frogfish Since the 85/1.4 is only $400 and the 35/1.4 ca. $500 I would be surprised if it was not around those figures. The 85mm F1.4 is $271.95 w/free shipping on Amazon and the 35mm F1.4 is $499.95. Amazon.com: Rokinon 85M-P 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens for Pentax (Black): Camera & Photo http://www.amazon.com/Rokinon-35mm-Angle-Pentax-RK35M-P/dp/B004X1SFWM/ref=sr...348136&sr=1-14 Last edited by jogiba; 08-14-2011 at 11:56 AM.

08-14-2011, 01:11 PM	#32
ewalk Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 316	Samyang/Rokinon are apparently working on a tilt-shift lens as well. All we need is a 50mm f/1.2 and they'd have a pretty nice FF manual focus line-up. I'm seriously considering their entire line, along with the 8mm Fisheye for video stuff on my next Pentax dSLR. That I can throw them on my Super Program is just icing on the cake.

08-14-2011, 02:06 PM	#33
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Originally posted by ewalk with the 8mm Fisheye for video stuff on my next Pentax dSLR Samyang made a series for video : the Aperture ring has no kind of "click" that block the aperture on the number. The aperture ring is smooth from a side to the other, like on the old Helios or Jupiter. So you can change aperture without a suden.

08-14-2011, 02:45 PM	#34
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	Originally posted by ewalk I'm seriously considering their entire line, along with the 8mm Fisheye for video stuff on my next Pentax dSLR. That I can throw them on my Super Program is just icing on the cake. Keep in mind if you want to shoot the 8 on FF (film for ptax) you will have to cut the hood off of the lens. The 8 is pretty good for amateur video, nothing professional - the 14 is a much better choice for use with video, you will have to have pretty mad blind MF skills though shooting video with the 14... ---

08-14-2011, 08:36 PM	#35
wll Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mission Hills, CA Posts: 773	Samyang/Rokinon are coming out with some great lenses, at great prices. If this lens is priced reasonable (which it should be) I will get it. wll

08-15-2011, 08:32 AM	#36
Kanelbulle New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4	looks promising!

08-16-2011, 01:26 PM	#38
dreamfoto Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: france Photos: Albums Posts: 163	All current 85mm 35mm 14mm and 8mm fish are the best of the best. Looking forward to the new SY21/1.4!!! Amazing lenses from SY!

08-16-2011, 02:25 PM	#39
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	Definitely getting this for my D700. Not so interested in K-mount. Will be picking up the 35/1.4 to replace my Nikkor in the next few weeks.

08-17-2011, 03:58 PM	#41
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by Adam This lens has now been added to our lens database: Samyang 24mm F1.4 for Pentax Lens Reviews - Prime Lenses - Pentax Third-Party Lens Review Database Adam, speaking of which, that section of the lens database needs cleaning up its a right mess with no order what so ever

08-18-2011, 05:54 PM	#43
Smeggypants Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,536	Originally posted by Frogfish Samyang lenses are building a great rep being used wide open ... but then losing the IQ when closed down when they should be getting even sharper. Still, you don't buy 1.2/1.4 lenses to use stopped down ! Exactly!!!

08-18-2011, 09:23 PM	#44
Chex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The 'Stoke, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,678	I'm pretty happy with my Tamron Adaptall 24mm f2.5, I can't see this lens being that much better, at more than twice the size and probably 6x the cost at least. But I am glad Samyang is producing all these nice primes, we need some nice competition to force the others to drop their prices a little Next Samyang needs a 400mm f2.8 for about $1000 and make the big makers crap a brick!

08-18-2011, 10:32 PM	#45
Laurentiu Cristofor Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,055	Originally posted by Chex I'm pretty happy with my Tamron Adaptall 24mm f2.5, I can't see this lens being that much better, at more than twice the size and probably 6x the cost at least. If you can't, you can't.