Originally posted by English-Photographer Thanks for the comparison. Which do you prefer?
Both are excellent lenses. The Rokinon is great for tight headshots. I've used it on location for 3/4 length shots. The Pentax is great for head & shoulder shots or intimate head shots. With the AF on the Pentax it is easier to keep up with a model moving through her repertoire of poses or catching a shot between poses. The Rokinon requires more work to focus precisely but, being 135mm, gives a more flattering perspective. At 6 ft and F8, the Rokinon Depth of field is only 3 inches! I've done location shots @ F4 with lovely bokeh with the Rokinon but I prefer to have everything on the face sharp (from nose to ears) and at F4 or F5.6 I don't achieve this unless I'm pretty far from the subject... I've used the Pentax at wedding receptions taking shots of the bride & groom dancing on a dimly lit dance floor @ F1.8, 1/400, ISO 6400 and got some great shots with beautiful bokeh.
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Originally posted by redcat excellent ! thanks a lot for sharing this
the Rokinon seems more vibrant, a touch warmer, both are nice though
Redcat, I looked at your website. You do some good work, nice, sharp, clear photos. Good job!