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24mm F2.8 FE Samyang Rokinon AF lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Sat, 26 May 2018 10:46:20 +0000

Specs

7 elements in 7 groups
Ultra multi coating
0.24m minimum focus distance
Rubberized focus ring
Size around 35mm portable lens
Silent operation, friendly to video
49mm filters
61.8 × 37mm
Weight is 93g
Available at $400 price in

16mm Samyang Rokinon F2 or Cine T2.2 lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Mon, 27 May 2013 11:16:12 +0000

13 elements in 11 groups
two aspherical elements
Manual aperture ring
Designed for APS-C
Will be available for all major mounts

Via: https://www.facebook.com/fotogears

Available at:

Cine version in available at:

50mm T1.5 F1.4 Samyang, Rokinon, Bower Cine lens announced

stoney — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 20:32:01 +0000

Available at:

14mm F2.8 AF Samyang Rokinon lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Tue, 03 May 2016 05:59:09 +0000

Available for preorder at https://www.amazon.com/Rokinon-Frame-Focus-E-Mount-IO14AF-E/dp/B01L1FZN8G/

The global optics brand, Samyang Optics (http://www.samyanglensglobal.com) today announced the long-awaited launch of two autofocus lenses: 14mm F2.8 and 50mm F1.4 lenses for Sony E mount Mirrorless cameras with full frame sensor size. The new 14mm and 50mm are the widest and brightest lenses in their classand offer superb quality images to photographers. This launching expands the boundaries of Samyang Optics photo lens line-up from manual focus only, to now include autofocus lenses.

Optimised Optical Design as Full Frame Mirrorless Camera Lens

Both 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC and 50mm F1.4 AS IF UMC are specifically designed to work in harmony with full frame mirrorless cameras in Sony E mount. The flow of light is devised based on the uniqueness of the distance from glass to sensor in mirrorless cameras to create optimal performance. Along with portability of mirrorless lenses, the 14mm F2.8 and 50mm F1.4 are compatible with full frame sensors to deliver the wideness and sharpnessof image to photographers.

The 67mm filter diameter brings the maximum amount of light into the lens to create the best work of light in photography. The 14mm F2.8 is the widest angle available in the market and the F1.4 of 50mm and F2.8 of 14mm apertures are by far the brightest of full frame mirrorless lenses, offeringa beautiful bokeh effect and the best quality images under various exposure conditions.

Based on Samyang Optics’ exceptional optical technology, aspherical lenses have been included in both lenses to minimise aberration and unnecessary light dispersion, delivering high resolution from the centre to the corners of the image.

AF Performance and Ergonomic Design Based on Class-Leading Technology

These new products will be the first autofocus lenses in over 40 years of Samyang’s class-leading core optics technologies. Samyang has captured the essence of world leading image technology with their manual focus lenses and reinterpreted it into autofocus lenses. Photographers now can enjoy the prime manual lens image quality and autofocus lens. These new 14mm F2.8 and 50mm F1.4 are compatible with both phase detect and contrast detect sensors to operate fast and accurate focus detection.

The 67mm filter diameter is also the result of years of R&D for best handling, by adding stability to the photo-taking experience. Also the minimal and sleek design and metal-housing solidify the build quality with the internal focus system.

These two new autofocus lenses from Samyang Optics will be exhibited at the Photo & Imaging 2016 Show in Seoul, South Korea. The lenses will be globally available from July 2016. Further details, pricing and availability will follow.

20mm F1.8 T1.9 Samyang Rokinon lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 06:21:30 +0000

Specs:

Full Frame coverage
F1.8-F22 aperture
13 elements in 12 groups with 2 AS elements
Minimum focusing distance - 0.2m
Filter size 77mm
Weight around 500gr

Available at https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1281557-REG/rokinon_rk20maf_n_20mm_f1_8_ed_umc.html

Samyang Optics introduced new manual focus lenses for full frame DSLR cameras: 20mm F1.8 photo lens and 20mm T1.9 cine lens. As known for the brand’s wide and bright lenses, Samyang 20mm series adopted bright F1.8 aperture to provide perfect wide angle for interior shots and landscapes.

The Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC and 20mm T1.9 ED AS UMC are wide angle manual focus lenses for DSLR cameras with full frame sensor size. It has been a year that Samyang launched the full frame DSLR camera lens and latest lens was the 135mm series.

Samyang Lenses are known for its bright apertures and so does this Samyang 20mm series. These two lenses have a bright aperture of F1.8, equivalent of T1.9 for cine lenses, to offer a best quality images under various lighting conditions. Also, the lightweight Samyang 20mm series brings the portability to increase the convenience.

Based on Samyang Optics’ exceptional optical technology, 13 glasses in 12 groups are used to create the most optimal image quality. Among 13 glasses, there are 2 aspherical lenses and 3 extra-low dispersion lenses per lens to minimize aberration and unnecessary light dispersion, delivering high resolution from centre to corners of the image.

This 20mm angle of view was designed to fulfill consumers’ requests to explore various occasions with Samyang Lens. In between ultra-wide 14mm and wide-standard 24mm, 20mm lens is a perfect fit to explore wide angles not only for shooting indoor images such as concerts and interior photos but also street snaps. The 0.2m of minimum focusing adds versatility to the lens.

Add Samyang 20mm T1.9 to Your Samyang VDSLR Kit

Specifically, the Samyang 20mm T1.9 is a cine lens optimally designed for professional follow focus system, thanks to the quiet and smooth de-clicked focus and aperture gear rings. Also, the distance scale and T numbers are marked on both sides of the lens for convenience when filming.

The best partners to explore your wideness, the Samyang 20mm series is globally available from September. The suggested retail prices are EUR 499 for 20mm F1.8 photo lens and EUR 549 for 20mm T1.9 cine lens.

MRF

Xeen CF PL Cine lenses

halfmac — Sun, 28 Jul 2019 19:20:53 +0000

Xeen CF Cine has new lenses that are being tested in the field. I saw prototypes at NAB and Cine Gear in a glass cabinet.

24mm F1.4 T1.5 Samyang Rokinon official topic

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:08:48 +0000

>Samyang Optics is proud to inform about the upcoming release of the new Samyang lens 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC.　

>Optics of the lens has been constructed based on the system of 13 lenses arranged in 12 groups. It should be noted that 4 lenses has been made of the low-dispersion glass (ED), while two another are aspheric lenses. We have also employed multi-layered and anti-reflexive coatings of UMC type adding to the perfect light transmission. Samyang 24 mm F1.4 ED AS UMC has been designed to work with most popular reflex cameras produced by renown manufacturers and equipped with small-image sensors or smaller. The lens will be available with a mount for the following systems: Canon, Four Thirds, Nikon AE, Pentax, Samsung NX and Sony Alpha.

>24mm focus is tailor-made for most of the sensors available on the market today. In the case of full-frame cameras, it constitutes a high-quality wide-angle lens perfect for street, landscape and architecture shooting. Whereas photographers using DX sensors will get just perfect lens for the purposes of calmer journalist and landscape photography. The lens attached to Four Thirds cameras will create a universal and bright construction corresponding to the 50mm focus.

>The lens should be available for sale by the end of the year or at the beginning of 2012. The exact price will be announced at a later date. Soon, we will be able to present sample photos taken with this sophisticated device.

35mm F1.4 AF Samyang Rokinon lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 10:23:59 +0000

Specs

11 lenses in 9 groups
0,3m min focus distance
67mm filter
9 diaphragm blades
69x115mm size
645g weight
for Sony E mount

MTF

Short Doc - Shot in Bush of Sierra Leone. A7s II, Rokinon 20mm, No lights.

TS_Naylor — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 10:33:36 +0000

A family's sense of mission brings desperately needed health and medical aid to Sierra Leone's poorest of the poor.

This film was shot entirely on a Sony A7s II with no lights, tripod or crew, just me as director - DP. For my day job, I work with full size crews and camera packages (Alexa, Red, etc) for TV and commercials. But this project, took place in the bush of one of the poorest countries on Earth. The entire camera / sound package had to fit in a small back back and never leave my sight. For sound I used a Rode Video Mic Pro for almost everything and a Sennheiser G3 kit for interviews. For glass, I used a Canon 24-105 and a Rokinon 20mm Cine as well as a full set of Tiffen White Water 77mm Filters and BW Polarizer.

Initially, I ran with a Movcam cage and top handle as well with Wooden Camera handgrips and an F&V Spectra 4.3" on board monitor. But after a few hours, I realized the paramilitary look of the camera attracted too much attention and undermined my subject's candidness, I stripped it down to just the camera body, metabones E mount adaptor, lens and Rode Mic and used the camera's EVF or LCD. It's amazing how a small change in gear, changes people's behavior around you. If I came in with a proper "pro" rig, I would've been mobbed at every turn.

For settings, I tried the EOS Pro Settings. Big mistake. Contrasty and red. Fail for sunny conditions and skin tones. You'll can easily see which shots used that. I then switched back to my reliable Cine 4 settings with black level pushed up, magenta down, sharpness all the way down, etc. Despite the settings mistake, it was definitely a blast and a learning experience.

Post was done on FCPX. With the latest updates, I find this to be the best doc editing software out there. Took me a while to make the switch but once I figured out the language, it saves me at least 30 % more time over Premier or Avid. Transcoded A7s II 4k footage to Pro Rez LT to cut and finish on.

Anyway, enjoy the film.

35mm F1.2 T1.3 Samyang Rokinon lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 08:07:35 +0000

Specs

F1.2 to F16 aperture, T1.3 to T16 for cine version
9 elements in 7 groups, 2 aspherical lenses
Minimums focusing distance - 0.38m
9 rounded blades aperture
62mm filter
available for Canon M, Fijifilm X, m43 and Sony E mounts
$499 at https://www.amazon.com/Rokinon-Fixed-Prime-Speed-RK3512-E/dp/B01M5CV0GG/

Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS is a standard angle manual focus lenses for mirrorless cameras with APS-C sensor size. The flow of light is devised based on the uniqueness of the distance from glass to sensor in mirrorless cameras to create optimal performance.

The bright F1.2 aperture secures a fast shutter speed even under the restricted lighting conditions to offer best quality images. It will brighten up your everyday snapshots. Also it creates an outstanding out-of-focus look by highlighting the main object effectively. The versatility of 35mm angle of view is also a charm. It liberates your daily images including landscapes, streets, portraits and even lunch tables and brings the essence and joy of manual focusing to life.

Based on Samyang Optics’ exceptional optical technology, Ultra Multi Coating and two aspherical lenses have been included among nine glasses in seven groups to minimize aberration and unnecessary light dispersion, delivering high resolution from the center to the corners of the image. Along with portability of mirrorless lens, the 62mm of wide filter diameter brings the maximum amount of light into the lens to create the best work of light in photography.

Links

Usual lens - http://www.samyanglensglobal.com/product/detail.do?SQ=48
Cine lens - http://www.samyanglensglobal.com/product/detail.do?SQ=49

FS: JVC GY-LS300 4K/Super 35mm Camera + Voigtlander 17.5mm/25mm/42.5mm + Rokinon 85mm (all MFT)

saltherring — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 12:25:24 +0000

Hey All,

I'm selling a very gently used GY-LS300 with a full set of MFT lenses. Everything is in excellent to like new condition. Here's a list of what is included:

JVC GY-LS300 4K/Super 35mm camera
Two batteries w/ two chargers
Voigtlander 17.5mm/f0.95 lens
Voigtlander 25mm/f0.95 lens (not de-clicked)
Voigtlander 42.5mm/f0.95 lens
Rokinon 85mm/t1.5 lens

I've been the sole owner of all of this equipment and have taken very good care of it. If interested, I'm happy to share more pictures to show what quality things are in and happy to elaborate on any questions folks might have. All the equipment is in perfect working condition and I have used it very recently. I'm asking $3750.00 for everything and not interested in negotiating, it's priced to sell!

Cheers,

Joel

Short Film shot on GH4 in Canada

x_worpig_x — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 18:54:08 +0000

Hey guys. I recently shot a short film using the GH4 and Rokinon lenses.

MFT lenses: Panasonic Sharpness versus Cine-Lens Softness

Brian_Siano — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 07:48:43 +0000

I just did a shoot where we used three Panasonic cameras of different capabilities: a GX7 and my GH2 shooting in 1080p, and my GH4 using Vlog in 4K. Most of the time, the GX7 used Panasonic lenses, while I used combinations of SLR Magic and Rokinon cine lenses to pull focus properly.

Well, now we're in post, and there are a few problems. The GX7's footage is, well, pretty vibrant: it's smooth, with vivid color, and very sharp focus. And not only is it difficult to grade Vlog to match it (Balazar's LUTs are a big help), I'm finding that my cine-lens footage is just a lot softer than the stuff shot with auto-focus lenses.

Is this kind of the rule with lenses-- that the auto-focus lenses made by Panasonic are just sharper than Rokinon or SLR primes?

(Also, a side question: if I use sharpening on my 4K footage, which is better: sharpen the 4K and then reduce to 1080p, or reduce to 1080p and then sharpen?)

Rokinon 35 mm T1.5 cine lenses question

Alexauwa — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 08:09:39 +0000

I've read and watched a lot of good reviews about rokinon cine lenses. What about samyang lenses? If I am not mistaking it is one and the same manufactur. But what about user experience?

How does this lense perform at 1.5? Is it soft?

Special in combination with metabone canon EF to MFT XL adapter? Or straight mft on the gh4.

Also how does these lenses get along with gears and follow focus systems?

Since I live in Germany, can anyone one provide dealers to get rokinon cine lenses?

Feedback would be much appreciated?

New GH2 Beauty film.

endotoxic — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:45:34 +0000

Cinema like light handling...but vimeo compression make bad move on me.

GH2 when properly exposed handles like a champ.

2 GH2 cameras

Rokinon cine lenses:

14mm T3.1,
25mm T1.5,
35mm T1.5,
85mm T1.5

Shutter speed 40 "magic trick on cadence"

Profile: smooth -2,-2,-0,-2

The trick here is to underexpose the camera and use proper ND filters. New patches allow to handle good recovery on gamma curves. I think the cadence also improves when shutter is at 40.

Im no pro color corrector, so some shots are not well balanced.

I did the Direction and cinematography

[FS] Samyang geared lens set, 14, 35 and 85mm, EF mount (EU)

Adam_Mercier — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 04:31:43 +0000

I am letting go my Samyang set..

I "need" to get some EF zooms, because I found out I do more doc style work and photos lately. 35 and 85 were protected by UV filters all along. No scratches or cleaning marks. The 14mm has slightly loose iris ring but nothing to be too concerned about. Asking 900€ for the set. Located in Lyon, France

I also have a Tokina Atx-pro 80-200 F2.8 Nikon mount for sale, 350€ or 380€ with adapter.

Willing to trade for : Canon 17-40 F4L , Sigma 18-35 F1.8, Canon 70-200F4L

GH4 - Best Fisheye (ultra-wide) Lens for Cine?

thebmillz — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 10:35:00 +0000

Hello!

I'm trying to find something that could translate to 14mm (in 35mm land) without overly fish-eyeing. It seems like a lot of people have shot in 4K and used "De-fishing" software to get it looking nice in 1080p.

Found a bunch of 7.5 lenses. As far as I can tell these are as wide as the format can go. But, there are so many. And the Rokinon and Bower look kind of the same. I also noticed Rokinon and Samyang label their last two as "cine".

Any opinions on these lenses?

Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5 Ultra Wide-Angle Fisheye Lens for Micro 4/3 (Black)

Bower 7.5mm f/3.5 Fisheye Lens for Micro 4/3 Cameras (Black)

Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5 Ultra Wide-Angle Fisheye Lens for Micro 4/3 (Silver)

Rokinon 7.5mm T3.8 Cine UMC Fisheye Lens for Micro Four Thirds Mount

Samyang 7.5mm T3.8 Cine UMC Fisheye Lens for Micro Four Thirds Mount

WANTED: SLR Magic 12mm or Samyang/Rokinon etc 12mm

ajof — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 06:17:33 +0000

Want to buy an SLR Magic 12mm or the Samyang/Rokinon/Bower etc 12mm f2. Similar fast primes in roughly the 12mm area may be considered.

Either Photo or Cine version will do. Would be paying by paypal. I'm based in the UK

Cheers,

Alec

Deciding on lens for "speedboosted" (w/ speedbooster) m43 camera

magellan14 — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 22:00:52 +0000

I am deciding between lenses to get for my m43 Panasonic GH3 with the speedbooster. If anybody can offer suggestions or experience, I would appreciate it. I want to get an end focal length of around 50mm (give or take).

The lenses I am currently considering are:

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM (art) for Canon EF

Rokinon/Samyang/Bower 35mm T1.5 for EF

If anybody has used those lenses, please offer your opinions. I have been impressed by the Sigma footage I have viewed but understand the Rokinon has stronger qualities for video - however, is very soft at 1.5.

300mm F6.3 Rokinon/Samyang Mirror lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Thu, 30 May 2013 13:34:50 +0000

Will be available on m43 and E mounts.

Price - about $299

FS: Rokinon Cine 10mm T3.1 MFT Mount $480

fosterchen — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 16:25:37 +0000

I've hardly used this lens since I bought it new.
Price includes US Shipping.
International shipping rates will vary.
PM me if intrested.

FD: Rokinon 85mm F1.4 MFT De-clicked

fosterchen — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 13:14:55 +0000

I'm selling my hardly used Rokinon 85mm F1.4 with Micro Four Thirds mount.
It has been de-clicked, so aperture is nice and smooth.
$280 includes US shipping. PM me if interested!

Samyang 16mm t2.2 cinelens

maranfilms — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 09:29:24 +0000

All shots were done with the Samyang (Rokinon) 16MM cine lens used on a G6. Great lens, little distortion, sharp with good contrast. This lens comes to life as most do around F4-8, but can be pushed either way and still produce a nice image. If your a m4/3rds shooter, I would go for it in that mount to do away with an adapter due to the size. This lens is smooth with a follow focus, although for this vid, I shot it stock, focus was all done in hand.

SOLD: Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 for Nikon (chipped version)

murtlandphoto — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 08:08:05 +0000

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 for Nikon mount. This is the version with the chip for auto exposure on certain Nikon models. Fantastic condition. Comes in original box

Paypal only and U.S. & Canada only.

Dropped to $200 shipped

Fisheye for GH2 : Rokinon 7.5mm f3.5 OR Rokinon 8mm f2.8 with adapter ?

TruHype — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 04:41:27 +0000

Hello everyone,

I just recently wanted to buy a fisheye lens to filming skateboard videos, but I came across 2 different fisheyes :

The Rokinon 7.5mm f3.5 for Micro 4/3

The Rokinon 8mm f2.8 for Sony E-mount (NEX-7, NEX-5, NEX-3...) + Adapter

The thing is I know the Rokinon for M4/3 is going to fit directly on my camera (tried it in a shop), but the Rokinon for Sony is much faster, but maybe a little less wide...

Can you please help me choose ?

Thank you.

GH3 shot book trailer

kupchenpo — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 18:58:13 +0000

Book trailer shot on GH3 with 16, 24, and 35mm Rokinon Cine lenses, Olympus 12mm and Zeiess 85mm. Genus Elicpse ND fader used on most shots. Cut in Premiere CC and adjusted with filmconvert.