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35mm F1.4 Samyang or Rokinon Prime Lens
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  • punditpundit

    @jules I think a 35mm cine version would probably require a total redesign to prevent it breathing. The 85mm version seems to have very little in the way of breathing.

  • PechentePechente

    To me it looks like this is the exact same lens only with built-in gears. My prediction is it will have the exact same chracteristics.

  • julesjules

    can we assume that the cine version of this lens would have no breathing issues?

  • vicharrisvicharris

    Mine feels like the entire inside lens casing is moving. Not something small but it does work. The breathing seems to be a bit worse than the Canon mount I have.

  • stoneystoney

    The lens has heavy lens breathing. So it's not common to see focus pulling on this lens. The biggest advantage of this lens is corner to corner sharpness at 1.4.

  • SightfulProdSightfulProd

    I have the same thing, small rattle of something moving like few mm's. It doesn't affect the lens' performance as far as I'm concerned and you can only hear it if you shake it which you don't during videoing.

  • vicharrisvicharris

    Probably a really dumb question but here goes. I just picked up the Nikon version of this lens since I decided to try and just use one damn adapter type and when I shake the lens, it feels like something is knocking back and forth. My canon doesn't have this it all. Anyone else out there experience this? The seller on Ebay is trying to tell me they've never experienced this when they had it but it seems to be a common QC issue from the factory. Think I got had here!

  • vicharrisvicharris

    @Ralph_B My bad! Here ya go. It works like a charm and solid as a rock. My Nikon should be here soon. So far non of the other chinese Nikon adapters focus to infinity for me. Hope this one does!

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/330635650626?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

  • kavadnikavadni

    @leejb4 .. I have had a Bower EOS to M4/3 adapter arrive, I am going to wait for the Rokinon Cine version to be released and then purchase the Canon variety of the 35mm lens

  • SightfulProdSightfulProd

    All the same @leejb4

  • leejb4leejb4

    @kavadni Nice, I would love to see some tests if you get the chance! I am in the process of purchasing a lens as well. P.s. It might have already been said but is there any difference between the branding or are all the lenses exactly the same? (ex. Bower, Samyang, Rokinon)

  • kavadnikavadni

    @leejb4, the bower adapter EOS to M4/3 arrived today

  • Ralph_BRalph_B

    @vicharris Please post the link for the tripod adapter. No need to be secretive about it.

  • leejb4leejb4

    @kavadni Did you order your Bower 35mm yet??

  • kavadnikavadni

    @vicharris, thanks for the link. I may grab one .. initially .. I intend to use a lens support on rails which holds the lens in addition to holding it up.

  • stoneystoney

    Yeap this lens is humongous with an adaptor. Gh2 would look like a rear lens cap. Stellar performance at 1.4.

  • DrDaveDrDave

    This looks like a really interesting lens. Up till now, my favorite 35mm is an older 35/1.4 Nikon because it has a unique bokeh from the 9 blade iris that can do "fade to circular highlights" trick, which is kind of cliche but still cool. But this lens looks really sharp wide open and the Bokeh looks good. Holy cow, it is big. Any place to get it for cheap?

  • vicharrisvicharris

    @kavadni

    You're going to need one with a tripod mount. I tired one like the bower and when you use a FF, it moves the whole camera and lens. Tried 3 different types. These lens are just too large for the GH2. I finally bought a $22 tripod mount one on ebay and it sits like a tank now! Don't waste your money on that expensive one. I'll find the link and PM you with it. Just ordered a Nikon one just like it too for the Tokina 11-16.

  • kavadnikavadni

    @stonebat, yes indeed a great price, I am committing .. I just ordered a canon to m4/3 adapter. Am getting a bowen without any iris crap from bhphoto.

  • kavadnikavadni

    Perfect timing, I am going to commit to these unless something better comes up before now and BMD Cine Camera day

  • SightfulProdSightfulProd

    I think they will put up 24mm Cine version too, I am waiting for. I messaged the FB Samyang Asia page and got reply for July-September timeframe.

  • stoneystoney

    BTW 35mm focal length on Gh2 is great for medium close up shot.

  • stoneystoney

    @kavadni That's quite good price for the mods.

  • stoneystoney

    @vicharris Sorry to hear that. There's no other way. On the day 1, test. On the day 2, test. And so on.

  • kavadnikavadni

    The 35mm cine variation if it follows the pricing of the 8mm cine will be $50 more

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