Rokinon 14f2.8

[FrankS]

Thinking of getting one, used, for $260Cdn.

Thoughts pros or cons?

Manual focus but the DOF is so great that simple scale focusing/zone or hyper focus would be no problem.

 

[Addy101]

As this is the Fuji sub forum, I assume you want to use it on a (Fuji) APS-C mirrorless camera. Be aware that this is a full-frame DSLR lens. That means it is big. A Fuji version will have a "build-in adapter". It is a nice and sharp lens, it however has a lot of distortion - no problem if you don't use it for architecture.

Here some pictures with my Sony A900:

 

[jsrockit]

Do you need it or just want it (no wrong answer)? The reason I ask is that generally you need a purpose for a lens like this, like making photos in a canoe or the bathtub. 😉

 

[FrankS]

I like the 20/21mm look in 135 film format, which is what this lens produces on apsc.
It is rather big, but it's also 1/3 the cost of a new Fuji 14.

 

[back alley]

but the fuji 14 is the leica lens of mirrorless...

 

[FrankS]

Above my snack bracket.

 

[oltimer]

but the fuji 14 is the leica lens of mirrorless...

X2. The best in its class

 

[back alley]

Above my snack bracket.

time to find a job young man!

 

[FrankS]

Busy enough enjoying retirement, and okay with reducing/limiting my wants.

 

[MaxElmar]

The Roninon 12/2 is a way better deal. Designed for APS-C mirrorless, it's smaller, lighter, faster, sharper, less distortion, takes filters. I've seen used ones for the same price or less. Brand new is only $80 (USD) more at B&H.

If you do the 14, be aware there are new and old versions - the newer, sharper version has "UMC" in the name.

If you get the 14 in a mount that covers full frame on one of your film cameras, that's a really good strategy. You can use the 14 on the fuji with an adapter.

 

[FrankS]

The Roninon 12/2 is a way better deal. Designed for APS-C mirrorless, it's smaller, lighter, faster, sharper, less distortion, takes filters. I've seen used ones for the same price or less. Brand new is only $80 (USD) more at B&H.

If you do the 14, be aware there are new and old versions - the newer, sharper version has "UMC" in the name.

If you get the 14 in a mount that covers full frame on one of your film cameras, that's a really good strategy. You can use the 14 on the fuji with an adapter.

Thank you for this!

 

[jsrockit]

I like the 20/21mm look in 135 film format, which is what this lens produces on apsc.

Ah, good point. I've been using FF too long... I forgot to think in APSC terms.

 

[FrankS]

I'm rethinking: it would probably be best for me to save for a computer now that I'm rocking digital imaging. My iPad can't really keep up. It will be an Apple product.

 

[raid]

Good luck with the lens, Frank.

 

[FrankS]

Computer first, I think.

I can get by just fine with the compact 27 and the versatile 16-50.

 

[back alley]

I'm rethinking: it would probably be best for me to save for a computer now that I'm rocking digital imaging. My iPad can't really keep up. It will be an Apple product.

my mac mini and pse 13 working fine...

 

[FrankS]

Thanks Joe. I'll investigate all options.

 

[macjim]

I'm rethinking: it would probably be best for me to save for a computer now that I'm rocking digital imaging. My iPad can't really keep up. It will be an Apple product.

Keep an eye on the refurbished products page on the Apple Store for your Mac as you'll get a 'new' Mac for less.

Flickr: thesrpspaintshop

 

[Jim Evidon]

As this is the Fuji sub forum, I assume you want to use it on a (Fuji) APS-C mirrorless camera. Be aware that this is a full-frame DSLR lens. That means it is big. A Fuji version will have a "build-in adapter". It is a nice and sharp lens, it however has a lot of distortion - no problem if you don't use it for architecture.

Here some pictures with my Sony A900:

Distortion can be handled by using Adobe Lens Profiler available at no cost from Adobe.com. I have the Rokinon ( Samyang ) 8mm manual lens for my Fuji X-Pro1. The lens profiler has most of these lenses, but you haveto check the menus of the other APSC cameras before you find the lens profile you want.

For instance, the 8mm Samyang is listed under the Sony menu. The profile downloads automatically into your Lightroom. It works very well.

 

[FrankS]

Thank you all for your advice. I decided to hold off and then a Rokinon 12mm f2 became available. Wider, smaller, faster.