Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 HD Fisheye Lens with Hood - $199

Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 HD Fisheye Lens with Hood - $199 · 01:05 PM

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Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 HD Fisheye Lens with Removeable Hood (various mounts, manual focus)

$199.99 with free shipping

Available from buydig via ebay here.

**rzarector** · 05-14-2014, 05:41 PM

Finally its on sale!!! Just bought it....here is hoping its on par or near the 10-17 I keep renting.

shaX 07 · 05-14-2014, 05:43 PM

Does anyone know how this compares with the Pentax 10-17mm Fisheye lens?

alamo443 · 05-14-2014, 06:12 PM

I don't know how it compares ... but I wouldn't trade my 10 - 17mm Pentax for anything ;-)

Dunc's · 05-14-2014, 06:33 PM

been using the Samyang version, basically the same lens, but with lens shade built in......very sharp and easy to use.

fialdj · 05-14-2014, 07:04 PM

$269 at B&H. do they price match?

shiner · 05-14-2014, 08:47 PM

Ordered! Looks way fun for the money!

schnitzer79 · 05-15-2014, 02:09 AM

its a great lens in my opinion. it doesnt have the versatility of the 10-17mm plus its MF but for that price its a no brainer. my favourite shots have been taken with the 8mm. enjoy it!

**TomTom** · 05-15-2014, 05:32 AM

It's good to know that some of you were able to snag one. I was so very tempted but decided to hold out for the 10-17mm.

**MJL** · 05-15-2014, 06:49 AM

Originally posted by shaX 07

Does anyone know how this compares with the Pentax 10-17mm Fisheye lens?

Much better CA control & corner sharpness.

Less color saturation.

fialdj · 05-15-2014, 08:13 AM

B&H will only go down to $249 for me personally

**rzarector** · 05-15-2014, 10:39 AM

Originally posted by TomTom

It's good to know that some of you were able to snag one. I was so very tempted but decided to hold out for the 10-17mm.

I was with you, but then decided I wanted wider. And I didn't ever use from 11-17 on the Pentax. I was in your same shoes but pulled this trigger, if it sucks, it goes back! but I doubt it will

**TomTom** · 05-15-2014, 11:13 AM

Originally posted by rzarector

I was with you, but then decided I wanted wider. And I didn't ever use from 11-17 on the Pentax. I was in your same shoes but pulled this trigger, if it sucks, it goes back! but I doubt it will

After reading this morning about the soon to be released Sigma 18-35 1.8 I'm thinking about saving for that one instead of the 10-17, and getting the 8mm now.

Edit: Add me to the list ... I bought one.

jimr-pdx · 05-15-2014, 05:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Dunc's

been using the Samyang version, basically the same lens, but with lens shade built in......very sharp and easy to use.

I also bought in when the 'Rokinon' with permanent shade was this price, and this version was $50 more - so this is a great deal.

**TomTom** · 05-15-2014, 05:11 PM

I just checked Amazon.com and noticed they will have this lens as a Lightning Deal at 9AM Central tomorrow morning (5/16). Will it be cheaper than the Buydig offer?

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05-14-2014, 05:41 PM	#2
rzarector Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 161	YES!! Finally its on sale!!! Just bought it....here is hoping its on par or near the 10-17 I keep renting.

05-15-2014, 11:13 AM	#13
TomTom Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dallas, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 539 Original Poster	Originally posted by rzarector I was with you, but then decided I wanted wider. And I didn't ever use from 11-17 on the Pentax. I was in your same shoes but pulled this trigger, if it sucks, it goes back! but I doubt it will After reading this morning about the soon to be released Sigma 18-35 1.8 I'm thinking about saving for that one instead of the 10-17, and getting the 8mm now. Edit: Add me to the list ... I bought one. Last edited by TomTom; 05-15-2014 at 11:51 AM. Reason: I did it for love

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Dunc's Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 40	been using the Samyang version, basically the same lens, but with lens shade built in......very sharp and easy to use.

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fialdj Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chesterfield, VA, USA Posts: 20	$269 at B&H. do they price match?

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shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	Ordered! Looks way fun for the money!

05-15-2014, 02:09 AM	#8
schnitzer79 Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,248	its a great lens in my opinion. it doesnt have the versatility of the 10-17mm plus its MF but for that price its a no brainer. my favourite shots have been taken with the 8mm. enjoy it!

05-15-2014, 05:32 AM	#9
TomTom Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dallas, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 539 Original Poster	It's good to know that some of you were able to snag one. I was so very tempted but decided to hold out for the 10-17mm.

05-15-2014, 06:49 AM	#10
MJL Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Canadian WetCoast Photos: Albums Posts: 384	Originally posted by shaX 07 Does anyone know how this compares with the Pentax 10-17mm Fisheye lens? Much better CA control & corner sharpness. Less color saturation.

05-15-2014, 08:13 AM	#11
fialdj Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chesterfield, VA, USA Posts: 20	B&H will only go down to $249 for me personally

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rzarector Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 161	Originally posted by TomTom It's good to know that some of you were able to snag one. I was so very tempted but decided to hold out for the 10-17mm. I was with you, but then decided I wanted wider. And I didn't ever use from 11-17 on the Pentax. I was in your same shoes but pulled this trigger, if it sucks, it goes back! but I doubt it will

05-15-2014, 05:01 PM - 1 Like	#14
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	Originally posted by Dunc's been using the Samyang version, basically the same lens, but with lens shade built in......very sharp and easy to use. I also bought in when the 'Rokinon' with permanent shade was this price, and this version was $50 more - so this is a great deal.

05-15-2014, 05:11 PM	#15
TomTom Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dallas, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 539 Original Poster	I just checked Amazon.com and noticed they will have this lens as a Lightning Deal at 9AM Central tomorrow morning (5/16). Will it be cheaper than the Buydig offer?