Samyang announce 20mm f/1.8 in K mount

infoomatic · 10-29-2016, 08:36 AM

Originally posted by Interspieder

In Germany it is available too, but not for the Pentax Mount yet. I asked the german distributer via Facebook (Link) and they said you can already order it.

it is available in K-mount in Germany

Mattox · 10-29-2016, 09:41 AM

I wonder if it would be worth waiting to see what Pentax comes out with with a similar focal length prime

zzeitg · 10-29-2016, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan

How are you liking the Sigma?

So finally I feel qualified to reply your question. This Sigma is better than I expected. Way better than you could think based on the rating here in the lens database. I love it.

Zygonyx · 10-30-2016, 11:01 AM

Same for mine (DG EX), just excellent even wide open, luckily for my copy, @f/1.7

infoomatic · 10-31-2016, 06:57 PM

from my first test it is a good lens, however, the flare resistance of my DA 15mm limited is just not reached by any lens I have worked with. I hope Pentax brings us a smaller packaged (compared to the samyang) 20mm-ish lens with the sharpness of the samyang and the flare-resistance of the DA 15mm limited

enoeske · 11-01-2016, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by infoomatic

from my first test it is a good lens, however, the flare resistance of my DA 15mm limited is just not reached by any lens I have worked with. I hope Pentax brings us a smaller packaged (compared to the samyang) 20mm-ish lens with the sharpness of the samyang and the flare-resistance of the DA 15mm limited

Yes, I said this a long time ago. I can't live without my 15 limited and nothing else compares. I need a FF version. A 20mm f/4 that is compact, sharp and has that same flare resistance and rendering. I need it in my veins.

MJKoski · 11-01-2016, 10:50 AM

Leica? There is your fix. Get M-Monochrom and Zeiss 21mm f/4.5 biogon. Then the slight corner coloration issues do not matter. That biogon is smaller than 15mm limited and optically surgical instrument.

infoomatic · 11-01-2016, 03:23 PM

Originally posted by enoeske

Yes, I said this a long time ago. I can't live without my 15 limited and nothing else compares. I need a FF version. A 20mm f/4 that is compact, sharp and has that same flare resistance and rendering. I need it in my veins.

exactly my thoughts. My flight tomorrow is with the samyang 1.8, will use it when applicable because its full frame, however, the DA 15mm limited is with me and will be for pics against light or where I have the feeling that the DA will deliver the extra pixie dust.

zzeitg · 11-03-2016, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

Same for mine (DG EX), just excellent even wide open, luckily for my copy, @f/1.7

I've also noticed that f1.7 is indicated on the camera. What is the reason for that?

**clackers** · 11-03-2016, 03:52 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by repaap

Just a word from one Finnish guy. Not to say that I'm completelly in MJkoski camp, BUT! I n Finland we are quite strickt and honest with our outcome, I'v faced it many times too. I can read his sentenses quite different way, and all in all it is wether people likes it or not. It is true in what he has seen, for him. Now it is completelly everyones own responsibility how to take it.

His problems are to do with personality and judgement, not language and culture, Repaap.

Zygonyx · 11-03-2016, 07:22 PM

Originally posted by zzeitg

I've also noticed that f1.7 is indicated on the camera. What is the reason for that?

I don't know if this is variable btw copies, or generic for the K-mount

repaap · 11-05-2016, 07:05 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

His problems are to do with personality and judgement, not language and culture, Repaap.

There is not much that I can add on that.

Interspieder · 11-28-2016, 08:27 PM

Are there any news about the Samyang 20 1.8? Any good Reviews?

D1N0 · 11-29-2016, 03:34 AM

Samyang 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC Review

I Knew it. Ephotozine guy is a Pentaxian!
https://www.magezinepublishing.com/equipment/images/equipment/20mm-f18-ED-AS...1476782134.jpg

IggzDaLoc · 12-10-2016, 02:53 AM - **1 Like**

I just sold my Rokinon 14mm to help justify ordering one of these to the SO hahah

I can't wait to put this thing to use for some milky way landscapes in a few months!

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10-29-2016, 08:36 AM	#91
infoomatic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austria Photos: Gallery Posts: 255	Originally posted by Interspieder In Germany it is available too, but not for the Pentax Mount yet. I asked the german distributer via Facebook (Link) and they said you can already order it. it is available in K-mount in Germany

10-29-2016, 09:41 AM	#92
Mattox Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 292	I wonder if it would be worth waiting to see what Pentax comes out with with a similar focal length prime

10-29-2016, 04:09 PM	#93
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan How are you liking the Sigma? So finally I feel qualified to reply your question. This Sigma is better than I expected. Way better than you could think based on the rating here in the lens database. I love it.

10-30-2016, 11:01 AM	#94
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Same for mine (DG EX), just excellent even wide open, luckily for my copy, @f/1.7

10-31-2016, 06:57 PM	#95
infoomatic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austria Photos: Gallery Posts: 255	from my first test it is a good lens, however, the flare resistance of my DA 15mm limited is just not reached by any lens I have worked with. I hope Pentax brings us a smaller packaged (compared to the samyang) 20mm-ish lens with the sharpness of the samyang and the flare-resistance of the DA 15mm limited

11-01-2016, 09:41 AM	#96
enoeske Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,136	Originally posted by infoomatic from my first test it is a good lens, however, the flare resistance of my DA 15mm limited is just not reached by any lens I have worked with. I hope Pentax brings us a smaller packaged (compared to the samyang) 20mm-ish lens with the sharpness of the samyang and the flare-resistance of the DA 15mm limited Yes, I said this a long time ago. I can't live without my 15 limited and nothing else compares. I need a FF version. A 20mm f/4 that is compact, sharp and has that same flare resistance and rendering. I need it in my veins.

11-01-2016, 10:50 AM	#97
MJKoski Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 1,784	Leica? There is your fix. Get M-Monochrom and Zeiss 21mm f/4.5 biogon. Then the slight corner coloration issues do not matter. That biogon is smaller than 15mm limited and optically surgical instrument.

11-01-2016, 03:23 PM	#98
infoomatic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austria Photos: Gallery Posts: 255	Originally posted by enoeske Yes, I said this a long time ago. I can't live without my 15 limited and nothing else compares. I need a FF version. A 20mm f/4 that is compact, sharp and has that same flare resistance and rendering. I need it in my veins. exactly my thoughts. My flight tomorrow is with the samyang 1.8, will use it when applicable because its full frame, however, the DA 15mm limited is with me and will be for pics against light or where I have the feeling that the DA will deliver the extra pixie dust.

11-03-2016, 03:16 PM	#99
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Originally posted by Zygonyx Same for mine (DG EX), just excellent even wide open, luckily for my copy, @f/1.7 I've also noticed that f1.7 is indicated on the camera. What is the reason for that?

11-03-2016, 03:52 PM - 2 Likes	#100
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by repaap Just a word from one Finnish guy. Not to say that I'm completelly in MJkoski camp, BUT! I n Finland we are quite strickt and honest with our outcome, I'v faced it many times too. I can read his sentenses quite different way, and all in all it is wether people likes it or not. It is true in what he has seen, for him. Now it is completelly everyones own responsibility how to take it. His problems are to do with personality and judgement, not language and culture, Repaap.

11-03-2016, 07:22 PM	#101
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Originally posted by zzeitg I've also noticed that f1.7 is indicated on the camera. What is the reason for that? I don't know if this is variable btw copies, or generic for the K-mount

11-05-2016, 07:05 AM - 1 Like	#102
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by clackers His problems are to do with personality and judgement, not language and culture, Repaap. There is not much that I can add on that.

11-28-2016, 08:27 PM	#103
Interspieder Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 76	Are there any news about the Samyang 20 1.8? Any good Reviews?

11-29-2016, 03:34 AM	#104
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Samyang 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC Review I Knew it. Ephotozine guy is a Pentaxian! https://www.magezinepublishing.com/equipment/images/equipment/20mm-f18-ED-AS...1476782134.jpg

12-10-2016, 02:53 AM - 1 Like	#105
IggzDaLoc Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: California Posts: 126	I just sold my Rokinon 14mm to help justify ordering one of these to the SO hahah I can't wait to put this thing to use for some milky way landscapes in a few months!