Bower 24mm F1.4 - $300 Off ($399)

Bower 24mm F1.4 - $300 Off ($399) · 11:18 AM

$300 off the regular price on this fast prime, this week only! $399 total.

Bower 24mm f/1.4 Wide-Angle Lens for Pentax SLY2414P B&H Photo

pentaxmz · 02-17-2013, 06:45 PM

Well, maybe I will receive this lens after all.

Paypal found a solution and fixed the problem. I re-ordered the lens and asked them to cancel the original order. :-)

stormtech · 02-17-2013, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by pentaxmz

Well, maybe I will receive this lens after all.

Paypal found a solution and fixed the problem. I re-ordered the lens and asked them to cancel the original order. :-)

Great! Glad to hear you should have then lens on the way.

jogiba · 02-17-2013, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Price: $699.00
Instant Savings: -$300.00
Offer ends FEB 18 '13 You Pay: $399.00

Bower 24mm f/1.4 Wide-Angle Lens for Pentax SLY2414P B&H Photo

It looks like Feb 18 is the last day.

pentaxmz · 02-17-2013, 08:45 PM

Originally posted by jogiba

Bower 24mm f/1.4 Wide-Angle Lens for Pentax SLY2414P B&H Photo

It looks like Feb 18 is the last day.

Correct... my mistake, one more day.

I just can't believe this lens is selling at this price when everywhere else it is selling for over $600.

This will be a perfect prime for video work and the lack of auto focus is moot b/c Pentax doesn't support auto focus in video mode. Also, I intend to use this lens for astrophotography (again - auto focus moot) and the f1.4

... can't get much brighter than that!

fuent104 · 02-17-2013, 08:52 PM

Originally posted by pentaxmz

This will be a perfect prime for video work and the lack of auto focus is moot b/c Pentax doesn't support auto focus in video mode

Actually, I wouldn't consider it a moot point, I would consider it an advantage, for two reasons:

1. The Samyang has a longer focus throw than many autofocus lenses.

2. The Samyang has hard stops at the minimum focus distance and at infinity. Some lenses, such as Canon and Nikon zooms, do not have hard stops. What this means is that, if you are using a follow focus, your focus marks will be inaccurate every time you pull focus past either infinity or minimum focus distance.The reason is that the focus ring keeps on turning. This is a huge pain, and I will try to avoid owning lenses without hard stops for this reason.

fuent104 · 02-17-2013, 08:53 PM

I can name another advantage for video: because of the physical size of the lens, you don't need to worry about it extending far enough past your base plate to use a follow focus. This is a concern with some smaller lenses. Also, you don't need to add a larger lens gear - a zip tie gear is adequate.

Adam · 02-18-2013, 02:23 PM

This offer ends today, FYI!

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jogiba · 02-19-2013, 07:36 PM

I see B&H shows the Bower 24mm F1.4 Pentax mount is now $499 and in stock but my Feb 16 order at the $399 price still has not shipped.

selar · 02-19-2013, 10:39 PM

Meanwhile the price at Amazon keeps going down:

djseeram · 02-19-2013, 11:57 PM

Originally posted by selar

Meanwhile the price at Amazon keeps going down:

I ordered one last week for $405. I contacted Amazon and they are going to adjust the price on my order. Thank Selar.

selar · 02-20-2013, 03:01 AM

Originally posted by djseeram

I ordered one last week for $405. I contacted Amazon and they are going to adjust the price on my order. Thank Selar.

If you have received the lens, could you please check if it has a A position on the aperture ring, and does it offer auto aperture control by the body. Thanks.

jogiba · 02-20-2013, 06:07 AM

Originally posted by selar

Meanwhile the price at Amazon keeps going down:

Since B&H still did not ship my lens and showed the cancel link in my account I canceled and ordered the Rokinon for $385.08 w/free shipping at Amazon.

djseeram · 02-20-2013, 07:27 AM

Originally posted by selar

If you have received the lens, could you please check if it has a A position on the aperture ring, and does it offer auto aperture control by the body. Thanks.

Yes, it does.

pentaxmz · 02-20-2013, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by jogiba

Since B&H still did not ship my lens and showed the cancel link in my account I canceled and ordered the Rokinon for $385.08 w/free shipping at Amazon.

$15 savings.... right?

Anyhow, B&H has shipped my lens today. Also purchased a desperately needed follow focus and AC power adapter for my K-5.

jogiba · 02-20-2013, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by pentaxmz

$15 savings.... right?

Anyhow, B&H has shipped my lens today. Also purchased a desperately needed follow focus and AC power adapter for my K-5.

B&H shows the 24mm F1.4 Rokinon for $599 and the Bower is $499.
Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Wide-Angle Lens for Pentax RK24M-P
Bower 24mm f/1.4 Wide-Angle Lens for Pentax SLY2414P B&H Photo

Update: Amazon has the 24mm F1.4 Rokinon Pentax mount at $599 now just like B&H.
http://www.amazon.com/Rokinon-Aspherical-Angle-Pentax-RK24M-P/dp/B006YM9KYK/...Rokinon+Pentax

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02-19-2013, 10:39 PM	#69
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042	Meanwhile the price at Amazon keeps going down: Attached Images

02-20-2013, 11:53 AM	#75
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Originally posted by pentaxmz $15 savings.... right? Anyhow, B&H has shipped my lens today. Also purchased a desperately needed follow focus and AC power adapter for my K-5. B&H shows the 24mm F1.4 Rokinon for $599 and the Bower is $499. Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Wide-Angle Lens for Pentax RK24M-P Bower 24mm f/1.4 Wide-Angle Lens for Pentax SLY2414P B&H Photo Update: Amazon has the 24mm F1.4 Rokinon Pentax mount at $599 now just like B&H. http://www.amazon.com/Rokinon-Aspherical-Angle-Pentax-RK24M-P/dp/B006YM9KYK/...Rokinon+Pentax Last edited by jogiba; 02-20-2013 at 12:33 PM.

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02-17-2013, 06:45 PM	#61
pentaxmz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 659	Well, maybe I will receive this lens after all. Paypal found a solution and fixed the problem. I re-ordered the lens and asked them to cancel the original order. :-)

02-17-2013, 07:12 PM	#62
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by pentaxmz Well, maybe I will receive this lens after all. Paypal found a solution and fixed the problem. I re-ordered the lens and asked them to cancel the original order. :-) Great! Glad to hear you should have then lens on the way.

02-17-2013, 07:23 PM	#63
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Quote: Price: $699.00 Instant Savings: -$300.00 Offer ends FEB 18 '13 You Pay: $399.00 Bower 24mm f/1.4 Wide-Angle Lens for Pentax SLY2414P B&H Photo It looks like Feb 18 is the last day.

02-17-2013, 08:45 PM	#64
pentaxmz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 659	Originally posted by jogiba Bower 24mm f/1.4 Wide-Angle Lens for Pentax SLY2414P B&H Photo It looks like Feb 18 is the last day. Correct... my mistake, one more day. I just can't believe this lens is selling at this price when everywhere else it is selling for over $600. This will be a perfect prime for video work and the lack of auto focus is moot b/c Pentax doesn't support auto focus in video mode. Also, I intend to use this lens for astrophotography (again - auto focus moot) and the f1.4 ... can't get much brighter than that!

02-17-2013, 08:52 PM	#65
fuent104 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by pentaxmz This will be a perfect prime for video work and the lack of auto focus is moot b/c Pentax doesn't support auto focus in video mode Actually, I wouldn't consider it a moot point, I would consider it an advantage, for two reasons: 1. The Samyang has a longer focus throw than many autofocus lenses. 2. The Samyang has hard stops at the minimum focus distance and at infinity. Some lenses, such as Canon and Nikon zooms, do not have hard stops. What this means is that, if you are using a follow focus, your focus marks will be inaccurate every time you pull focus past either infinity or minimum focus distance.The reason is that the focus ring keeps on turning. This is a huge pain, and I will try to avoid owning lenses without hard stops for this reason.

02-17-2013, 08:53 PM	#66
fuent104 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,356	I can name another advantage for video: because of the physical size of the lens, you don't need to worry about it extending far enough past your base plate to use a follow focus. This is a concern with some smaller lenses. Also, you don't need to add a larger lens gear - a zip tie gear is adequate.

02-18-2013, 02:23 PM	#67
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jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	I see B&H shows the Bower 24mm F1.4 Pentax mount is now $499 and in stock but my Feb 16 order at the $399 price still has not shipped.

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djseeram Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 83	Originally posted by selar Meanwhile the price at Amazon keeps going down: I ordered one last week for $405. I contacted Amazon and they are going to adjust the price on my order. Thank Selar.

02-20-2013, 03:01 AM	#71
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042	Originally posted by djseeram I ordered one last week for $405. I contacted Amazon and they are going to adjust the price on my order. Thank Selar. If you have received the lens, could you please check if it has a A position on the aperture ring, and does it offer auto aperture control by the body. Thanks.

02-20-2013, 06:07 AM	#72
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Originally posted by selar Meanwhile the price at Amazon keeps going down: Since B&H still did not ship my lens and showed the cancel link in my account I canceled and ordered the Rokinon for $385.08 w/free shipping at Amazon.

02-20-2013, 07:27 AM	#73
djseeram Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 83	Originally posted by selar If you have received the lens, could you please check if it has a A position on the aperture ring, and does it offer auto aperture control by the body. Thanks. Yes, it does.

02-20-2013, 11:40 AM	#74
pentaxmz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 659	Originally posted by jogiba Since B&H still did not ship my lens and showed the cancel link in my account I canceled and ordered the Rokinon for $385.08 w/free shipping at Amazon. $15 savings.... right? Anyhow, B&H has shipped my lens today. Also purchased a desperately needed follow focus and AC power adapter for my K-5.