New Samyang 14mm f/2.8 Lens for Pentax

Biro · 02-03-2010, 04:00 PM

A new, fast, wide-angle prime for Pentaxians on a budget. Remember, it's manual focus.

Samyang announces 14mm f/2.8 lens availability: Digital Photography Review

snofox · 02-03-2010, 04:50 PM

Interesting.

Pro-Optic now has announced a fisheye (manual focus only) for 289.95 $US, available exclusively through Adorama. Source: Shutterbug, March 2010, page 34.

More choices can't be bad.

Danny Delcambre · 02-03-2010, 05:00 PM

How about AF?? Why manual??

elkarrde · 02-03-2010, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by Danny Delcambre

How about AF?? Why manual??

for AF to work, all camera mounts require some degree of digital control of the lens, and paying the royalties (unless you're Sigma

), so, to keep the lens cost, lens development costs, and avoid paying unnecessary fees, those guys in Samyang decided it'll be manual focus. that way, the only difference between lenses in different mounts is in mount itself, and how is the aperture activation linked to the camera.

mattdm · 02-03-2010, 06:37 PM

Originally posted by elkarrde

for AF to work, all camera mounts require some degree of digital control of the lens, and paying the royalties (unless you're Sigma

), so, to keep the lens cost, lens development costs, and avoid paying unnecessary fees, those guys in Samyang decided it'll be manual focus. that way, the only difference between lenses in different mounts is in mount itself, and how is the aperture activation linked to the camera.

They apparently skipped that last one too — there's a review of the Canon version just up on photozone.de, and it notes that turning the aperture dial actually darkens the viewfinder.

elliott · 02-03-2010, 09:38 PM

Originally posted by mattdm

They apparently skipped that last one too — there's a review of the Canon version just up on photozone.de, and it notes that turning the aperture dial actually darkens the viewfinder.

The Canon version of their 8mm is like that too, according to the manual, they say the same about the Sony version. I have the Pentax version and it works just like any Pentax "A" lens.

Page · 02-03-2010, 10:27 PM

Samyang 14 mm f/2.8 IF ED MC Aspherical - sample shots - Lenstip.com

ogl · 02-03-2010, 11:09 PM

Originally posted by Page

Samyang 14 mm f/2.8 IF ED MC Aspherical - sample shots - Lenstip.com

Do you think this site can use wide-angle lenses in right way?
It's funny. They don't know simple rules how to use 14 mm lens.

ovim · 02-03-2010, 11:13 PM

Originally posted by mattdm

They apparently skipped that last one too — there's a review of the Canon version just up on photozone.de, and it notes that turning the aperture dial actually darkens the viewfinder.

There's only a review of the 1.4/85mm? I didn't find a review for the 14mm?

lithos · 02-03-2010, 11:34 PM

Samyang 14mm f2.8 IF ED Aspherical - Nikon RAW (NEF) file downloads.

Damn Brit · 02-04-2010, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by Danny Delcambre

How about AF?? Why manual??

AF isn't really necessary when you get that wide IMO.

Talisker · 02-04-2010, 04:13 AM

Originally posted by ogl

They don't know simple rules how to use 14 mm lens.

There are rules? Quick - call the lens police!

Agree with DB about AL/MF - I hardly ever use AF on my DA14mm - its usually MF hyperfocal.

ogl · 02-04-2010, 04:16 AM

Originally posted by Talisker

There are rules? Quick - call the lens police!

Agree with DB about AL/MF - I hardly ever use AF on my DA14mm - its usually MF hyperfocal.

All buildings had fallen.

**Rondec** · 02-04-2010, 05:03 AM

Part of the problem is that they are shooting with a D3x. Still, it seems to have an impressive amount of distortion. Not saying it couldn't be improved with some better photo technique, but I don't think I could tolerate those kinds of lines and angles in a photo.

reeftool · 02-04-2010, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by mattdm

They apparently skipped that last one too — there's a review of the Canon version just up on photozone.de, and it notes that turning the aperture dial actually darkens the viewfinder.

When you read something stupid like this it makes me wonder if reading a review is worth the effort. Another serious shortcoming: Turning the focus ring can also cause the viewfinder to get blurry!

02-03-2010, 04:00 PM	#1
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Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by Danny Delcambre How about AF?? Why manual?? AF isn't really necessary when you get that wide IMO. Last edited by Damn Brit; 02-04-2010 at 01:52 PM.

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snofox Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fredericton New Brunswick Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 334	Interesting. Pro-Optic now has announced a fisheye (manual focus only) for 289.95 $US, available exclusively through Adorama. Source: Shutterbug, March 2010, page 34. More choices can't be bad.

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Danny Delcambre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 550	How about AF?? Why manual??

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elkarrde Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 387	Originally posted by Danny Delcambre How about AF?? Why manual?? for AF to work, all camera mounts require some degree of digital control of the lens, and paying the royalties (unless you're Sigma ), so, to keep the lens cost, lens development costs, and avoid paying unnecessary fees, those guys in Samyang decided it'll be manual focus. that way, the only difference between lenses in different mounts is in mount itself, and how is the aperture activation linked to the camera.

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mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	Originally posted by elkarrde for AF to work, all camera mounts require some degree of digital control of the lens, and paying the royalties (unless you're Sigma ), so, to keep the lens cost, lens development costs, and avoid paying unnecessary fees, those guys in Samyang decided it'll be manual focus. that way, the only difference between lenses in different mounts is in mount itself, and how is the aperture activation linked to the camera. They apparently skipped that last one too — there's a review of the Canon version just up on photozone.de, and it notes that turning the aperture dial actually darkens the viewfinder.

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elliott Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Albums Posts: 1,720	Originally posted by mattdm They apparently skipped that last one too — there's a review of the Canon version just up on photozone.de, and it notes that turning the aperture dial actually darkens the viewfinder. The Canon version of their 8mm is like that too, according to the manual, they say the same about the Sony version. I have the Pentax version and it works just like any Pentax "A" lens.

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Page Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: hunter, NSW, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 29	Samyang 14 mm f/2.8 IF ED MC Aspherical - sample shots - Lenstip.com

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ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Page Samyang 14 mm f/2.8 IF ED MC Aspherical - sample shots - Lenstip.com Do you think this site can use wide-angle lenses in right way? It's funny. They don't know simple rules how to use 14 mm lens.

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ovim Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tre, Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,229	Originally posted by mattdm They apparently skipped that last one too — there's a review of the Canon version just up on photozone.de, and it notes that turning the aperture dial actually darkens the viewfinder. There's only a review of the 1.4/85mm? I didn't find a review for the 14mm?

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Talisker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Isle of Skye, Scotland Photos: Gallery Posts: 262	Originally posted by ogl They don't know simple rules how to use 14 mm lens. There are rules? Quick - call the lens police! Agree with DB about AL/MF - I hardly ever use AF on my DA14mm - its usually MF hyperfocal.

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02-04-2010, 04:16 AM	#13
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Talisker There are rules? Quick - call the lens police! Agree with DB about AL/MF - I hardly ever use AF on my DA14mm - its usually MF hyperfocal. All buildings had fallen.

02-04-2010, 05:03 AM	#14
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	Part of the problem is that they are shooting with a D3x. Still, it seems to have an impressive amount of distortion. Not saying it couldn't be improved with some better photo technique, but I don't think I could tolerate those kinds of lines and angles in a photo.

02-04-2010, 08:19 AM	#15
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,553	Originally posted by mattdm They apparently skipped that last one too — there's a review of the Canon version just up on photozone.de, and it notes that turning the aperture dial actually darkens the viewfinder. When you read something stupid like this it makes me wonder if reading a review is worth the effort. Another serious shortcoming: Turning the focus ring can also cause the viewfinder to get blurry!