Rokinon 14mm 249$

Rokinon 14mm 249$ · 10:11 PM

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Lens For Pentax K FE14M-P B&H Photo

**manishved** · 08-21-2018, 10:47 PM

Most Rokinons have to be sent back for re-calibration (and possible centering issues). Most of these discounted lenses could probably be prior returns

mourya · 08-22-2018, 12:14 AM

Oh is it ? Ordered one today.. should I cancel ?

**manishved** · 08-22-2018, 02:22 AM

Originally posted by mourya

Oh is it ? Ordered one today.. should I cancel ?

Try your luck

**gump** · 08-22-2018, 03:38 AM

I bought the Rokinon 16mm for my K-70. The 14 was on my list of options because of price and relatively good reviews in the price range. If I remember correctly the "fixed" hood was a drawback (storage) and I thought I would not be going to full-frame in the near future. the use on FF and crop is a plus. The 16mm has worked well and a possible de-centering issue proved to be a filter problem. It seems a quick test would be a good way to go to allow for returning if it does not pass muster.

**TomTom** · 08-22-2018, 06:41 AM

I recently purchased and then returned one from Amazon because of centering issue. Very gun-shy now on this lens.

SirTomster · 08-23-2018, 07:02 AM

As long as you are ok testing if it is decentered and willing to return and try again and again until you get a good copy. I think you it is fine.

I love mine. I bought it for my K-5 and it was great. Turns out now that I am on FF that there is some issues on one side. But overall a great lens. Especially for Astro.

So if you are willing to spend some time making sure the lens is good and possibly having to return a few until you get a good copy, it could be well worth it.

mourya · 08-23-2018, 07:30 AM

The thing is am from India and returning it will be a pain. Have to check whether rokinon India will honor the warranty.

**Wingincamera** · 08-24-2018, 02:05 PM

You don't have to return it to India, it is sold by B&H which has an excellent return policy. I purchased this lens a few years ago from B&H for $300.00 on sale and the first one was de-centered. I sent it back for an exchanged and the second one was perfect. I don't use it as much since acquiring the DA 15. Just check it right away and hopefully it is fine.
This lens is sold under the name of Bower, Rokinon & Samyang. All the same.

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08-21-2018, 10:47 PM	#2
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,652	Most Rokinons have to be sent back for re-calibration (and possible centering issues). Most of these discounted lenses could probably be prior returns

08-22-2018, 12:14 AM	#3
mourya Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 151 Original Poster	Oh is it ? Ordered one today.. should I cancel ?

08-22-2018, 02:22 AM	#4
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,652	Originally posted by mourya Oh is it ? Ordered one today.. should I cancel ? Try your luck

08-22-2018, 03:38 AM	#5
gump Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 1,016	I bought the Rokinon 16mm for my K-70. The 14 was on my list of options because of price and relatively good reviews in the price range. If I remember correctly the "fixed" hood was a drawback (storage) and I thought I would not be going to full-frame in the near future. the use on FF and crop is a plus. The 16mm has worked well and a possible de-centering issue proved to be a filter problem. It seems a quick test would be a good way to go to allow for returning if it does not pass muster.

08-22-2018, 06:41 AM	#6
TomTom Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dallas, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 539	I recently purchased and then returned one from Amazon because of centering issue. Very gun-shy now on this lens.

08-23-2018, 07:02 AM	#7
SirTomster Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 416	As long as you are ok testing if it is decentered and willing to return and try again and again until you get a good copy. I think you it is fine. I love mine. I bought it for my K-5 and it was great. Turns out now that I am on FF that there is some issues on one side. But overall a great lens. Especially for Astro. So if you are willing to spend some time making sure the lens is good and possibly having to return a few until you get a good copy, it could be well worth it.

08-23-2018, 07:30 AM	#8
mourya Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 151 Original Poster	The thing is am from India and returning it will be a pain. Have to check whether rokinon India will honor the warranty.

08-24-2018, 02:05 PM	#9
Wingincamera Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pine Haven, Wyoming Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,182	You don't have to return it to India, it is sold by B&H which has an excellent return policy. I purchased this lens a few years ago from B&H for $300.00 on sale and the first one was de-centered. I sent it back for an exchanged and the second one was perfect. I don't use it as much since acquiring the DA 15. Just check it right away and hopefully it is fine. This lens is sold under the name of Bower, Rokinon & Samyang. All the same.