Samyang announce 20mm f/1.8 in K mount

Ishpuini · 08-11-2016, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by GateCityRadio

Would like to see a comparison between this on APS-C and the FA31 on FF since they are similar focal lengths and speeds. The DA21 is a nice lens and the size is great but I'd like something similar to the FA31 when it comes to speed.

+1. Exactly why I'm looking forward to the Samyang 20/1.8.

zzeitg · 08-11-2016, 08:12 AM

Too late for me. Only few weeks ago I got my Sigma 20mm f1.8.

Cynog Ap Brychan · 08-12-2016, 01:22 AM

Originally posted by zzeitg

Only few weeks ago I got my Sigma 20mm f1.8.

How are you liking the Sigma?

Zygonyx · 08-12-2016, 03:00 AM

I have it too and love it.
Very good, not like the one tested years ago by photozone.de

And opens @f/1.7 (on all my film & digital Pentax bodies).

loco · 08-12-2016, 04:57 AM

Do we know when the Samyang will be available?

**jeffshaddix** · 08-14-2016, 12:00 PM - **1 Like**

Funny - i just marked 20mm/1.8 as the lens I'd most likely buy in Ricoh's official Pentax lens survey. If this lens performs well, I doubt I'd wait for the Pentax.

Samyang pulled it off with the phenomenal 135mm recently, so I have high hopes.

Zygonyx · 08-14-2016, 12:25 PM

Actually, i would rather appreciate a new DFA 18mm f/2 limited prime...

thibs · 08-15-2016, 12:11 AM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

Actually, i would rather appreciate a new DFA 18mm f/2 limited prime...

Yeah I guess you would, ans son would a bunch of people

Who would really buy it though?

Paul the Sunman · 08-15-2016, 12:46 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Zygonyx

Actually, i would rather appreciate a new DFA 18mm f/2 limited prime...

Yep, that sounds about perfect. But at what price?

Zygonyx · 08-15-2016, 02:08 PM

Let's bet around 700-800 bucks ?
Well, i'm afraid more than 1000 in fact

loco · 09-16-2016, 12:43 PM

Looks like this is now available for pre-order at B&H. No word on when they expect it to arrive, though.

Paul the Sunman · 09-16-2016, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by loco

Looks like this is now available for pre-order at B&H. No word on when they expect it to arrive, though.

It's not showing up amongst the FF Samyang lenses on the B&H web site as far as I can see!

**THoog** · 09-16-2016, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

It's not showing up amongst the FF Samyang lenses on the B&H web site as far as I can see!

The Rokinon-badged version is, but not the Samyang (yet).

beholder3 · 09-17-2016, 12:07 AM

For $599 it should better be very good into the FF corners.

sculptormic · 09-29-2016, 06:40 AM

That HongKong sellar has the 40mm as well. I have it and it is one of my favourite lenses on the K-1. Very sharp and tiny!

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08-11-2016, 06:40 AM	#31
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Originally posted by GateCityRadio Would like to see a comparison between this on APS-C and the FA31 on FF since they are similar focal lengths and speeds. The DA21 is a nice lens and the size is great but I'd like something similar to the FA31 when it comes to speed. +1. Exactly why I'm looking forward to the Samyang 20/1.8.

08-11-2016, 08:12 AM	#32
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Too late for me. Only few weeks ago I got my Sigma 20mm f1.8.

08-12-2016, 01:22 AM	#33
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by zzeitg Only few weeks ago I got my Sigma 20mm f1.8. How are you liking the Sigma?

08-12-2016, 03:00 AM	#34
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	I have it too and love it. Very good, not like the one tested years ago by photozone.de And opens @f/1.7 (on all my film & digital Pentax bodies).

08-12-2016, 04:57 AM	#35
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	Do we know when the Samyang will be available?

08-14-2016, 12:00 PM - 1 Like	#36
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	Funny - i just marked 20mm/1.8 as the lens I'd most likely buy in Ricoh's official Pentax lens survey. If this lens performs well, I doubt I'd wait for the Pentax. Samyang pulled it off with the phenomenal 135mm recently, so I have high hopes.

08-14-2016, 12:25 PM	#37
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Actually, i would rather appreciate a new DFA 18mm f/2 limited prime...

08-15-2016, 12:11 AM	#38
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Zygonyx Actually, i would rather appreciate a new DFA 18mm f/2 limited prime... Yeah I guess you would, ans son would a bunch of people Who would really buy it though?

08-15-2016, 12:46 AM - 1 Like	#39
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by Zygonyx Actually, i would rather appreciate a new DFA 18mm f/2 limited prime... Yep, that sounds about perfect. But at what price?

08-15-2016, 02:08 PM	#40
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Let's bet around 700-800 bucks ? Well, i'm afraid more than 1000 in fact

09-16-2016, 12:43 PM	#41
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	Looks like this is now available for pre-order at B&H. No word on when they expect it to arrive, though.

09-16-2016, 01:25 PM	#42
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by loco Looks like this is now available for pre-order at B&H. No word on when they expect it to arrive, though. It's not showing up amongst the FF Samyang lenses on the B&H web site as far as I can see!

09-16-2016, 01:35 PM	#43
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman It's not showing up amongst the FF Samyang lenses on the B&H web site as far as I can see! The Rokinon-badged version is, but not the Samyang (yet).

09-17-2016, 12:07 AM	#44
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112	For $599 it should better be very good into the FF corners.

09-29-2016, 06:40 AM	#45
sculptormic Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 469	That HongKong sellar has the 40mm as well. I have it and it is one of my favourite lenses on the K-1. Very sharp and tiny!