Tagged with f1.4 - Personal View Talks

85mm F1.4 and T1.5 Cine Rokinon, Samyang Lenses

peternap — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:55:21 +0000

Reviews of the lens:

Available at:

I've seen this lens mentioned in other topics but couldn't find anything specific for it.

I want a faster, longer lens and this one looks good (I assume it's a Samyang). It sure looks like a bargain.

Any issues with it for video?

35mm F1.4 Sigma ART

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:32:34 +0000

New Sigma 35mm ART

Available at:

Reviews:

http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Sigma_35mm_f1-4_DG_HSM/verdict.shtml

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.

105mm F1.4 Nikon lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 07:31:59 +0000

Official specs:

105 mm
14 elements in 9 groups, 3 ED elements
Min aperture F1.4, max - F16
9 rounded diaphragm blades
Minimum focusing distance is 1m
Ultrasonic ring focusing motor
82mm filter thread
985g
$2199, £2049.99 or €2419 (yes, UK and EU are ripped again)

Available at : http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-NIKKOR-105mm-Focus-Cameras/dp/B01J4S9YRI/

25mm f1.4 Leica DG Summilux

Mimirsan — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:04:25 +0000

Available at:

http://www.amazon.com/25mm-Leica-Summilux-Aspherical-Micro/dp/B0055N2L22/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338739535&sr=8-1

http://www.ebay.com/sch/Lenses-/3323/i.html?_stpos=&_fcid=168&gbr=1&_localstpos=&_nkw=panasonic+25mm+lens&_clu=2

I sold my 20mm and gots me one of these babies a few days back (first batch in UK) for a really good price (under £400 early display copy no box or pouch but got the hood!).
Also owning a Voigtlander 25mm 0.95 & Voigt 35mm f1.4 Id thought I would share my personal thoughts in comparison.
Well to start...The lens is good....damn good.
Pros
Sharp even at F1.4 Detail and rendition of colour is beautiful.
AF is very fast and accurate on my GH2 not so fast on my GF1...but still faster than the 20mm f1.7
Very controlled image...by this I mean it has very little CA and no flares

But heres the Cons
Price...I was lucky to get this cheap but general UK retail is near £560!...that im sorry is ludicrous...It has astounding optics and yeah okay f1.4 with fast accurate AF is probably why but no!
Why? Build...Plastic! (albeit harder plastic than other Panny lenses)
The voigts FEELS expensive (heck even my Super Tak 50mm f1.4 feels more expensive) you know its crafted...but the Leica? Just off the mass produced factory line...for that price we deserve SOLID BUILD!

Lacks the ability for creativity because of its very controlled image...by this I mean its lacking character...much like the 20mm f1.7.
You can have more creative image with the Voigt.
Focus ring for MF...I just dont like it...theres no give...its just silly smooth so hard to be pinpoint accurate. The Voigt has very nice dampened focus ring and can be accurate even at f0.95

I would say if it was cheaper then get one as it is really superb...but as the price is very close to the voigt 25mm f0.95 I would say get that if you can live without the AF as it gives more stops of light and feels like you bought something that justifies the cost.
Is it better than the 20mm?....absolutely without question BUT if you have the 20mm and cant afford the Leica...dont lose sleep over it.

Anyway I leave this with a quick snapshot of my little girl taken with the Leica & GF1 (both at f1.4 in jpg right out of camera no post)...I was amazed by the detail even on a ye olde GF1 so can give you a idea of the quality.

FS: GH2 Package (24mm f/2 FD Lens, 50mm f/1.4 FD Lens, RJ Lens Turbo, etc.)

rpcstudio — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 03:31:53 +0000

I'm currently selling my good condition GH2 (plus 2 batteries, charger) along with the following: • Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/4 - 5.8 • 24mm f/2 FD Lens • 50mm f/1.4 FD Lens • FD to Micro Four Thirds Adapter (ciecio7) • FD to Micro Four RJ Lens Turbo Focal Reducer • Nikon F to FD adapter

Selling all together for $1000

PM me if interested. Payment via PayPal

FS: Nikon 35mm 2.0 | Nikon 50mm 1.4 | Nikon 85mm 1.8

f1lm3r — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 11:33:39 +0000

Hi all --

Selling some lenses that I don't wanna let go of, but I think it's time I parted ways. Up for grabs are 3 lenses in excellent but used condition -- meaning the housing may show sings of normal wear, but the optics are clean of haze, scratches or fungus. Focus rings are smooth and all have ziptie focus rings on them. The apertures have been de-clicked, too. All lenses are AIS. Pics coming soon.

35mm -- $200 OBO 50mm -- $150 OBO 85mm -- $250 OBO

All three for $550.

Paypal shipping to confirmed addresses only. Will sell as group or separate.

FS: Fujinon 25mm f1.4 CF25B c-mount modified for infinity focus for m4/3 ( m43 ) mount.

Cobaltum — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 08:47:18 +0000

For sale a beautiful Fujinon 25mm f1.4 CF25B c-mount modified for infinity focus for m4/3 mount.

Very good to excellent condition, has only some cosmetic imperfections on the outer lens body, lenses are clean without scratches or other imperfections, focus and aperture rings are fluid. Comes with a front lens cap, a quality c-mount to m4/3 adapter and 40.5mm to 58mm filter step-up ring

30mm and 35mm lenses choosing, Sigma, Samyang, others

RyanPW — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:39:11 +0000

Perhaps this topic has been talked about to death, but I haven't seen a thread on here about it and I figured some of you could convince me one way or the other on which lens I should be getting.

From my standpoint, the Sigma is better at shooting people and has FAR less breathing issues, but it is not as optically perfect as the Samyang, which is far sharper and has no barrel distortion. On the crop of the GH2, the 35mm makes less sense than it does on aps-c and even less than on a 5d (which I find it looks great on). The sigma doesn't have a dedicated aperture ring, but I do have a Novoflex Nikon to m43 adapter, so I'm personally all set to buy the Sigma, if it is ultimately going to be the right move...I know that, while there is a lot of focus breathing involved with the Samyang, and it isn't the best at shooting people in a 'naturalistic' kind of way like the, it does look great as a general composition tool and would probably end up taking optically better photos with.

Right now I have the tamron 17-50 f2.8, a minolta 24mm f2.8 (which I'm thinking about selling dependent on which lens I'm getting), a SMC 50mm and a Nikon 85mm f1.8d. In many ways, I wish I could just buy each of the voigtlanders and call it a day, but alas, I haven't sold any organs on the black market, yet...

How do you guys way in on these two lenses? Do you think there's a lens in this range that I have't considered enough of yet? I'm also thinking of going with the 25mm leica f1.4 and getting the voigtlander 40mm to go with it, but so far I've just been really enamored with both of these lenses. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

FS: Panasonic 25mm f1.4 Leica DG Micro Four Thirds lens For Sale UK £375 ono

lmackreath — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 00:48:56 +0000

As above, 6 months old in mint condition. Comes with box, rear and front lens caps, lens sack as new. £375 or nearest offer.

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!

FS: GH3 Kit

traumkommode — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 08:31:13 +0000

Panasonic GH3 body, Panasonic Leica 25mm f1.4, SLR Magic 12mm t1.6, Olympus FL-600R flash/light combo with a set of Eneloop AA batteries and charger. Camera has its battery, lenses have their caps and the 25mm has its hood. All together for $1700, with original factory boxes, a hard case with molded foam inserts, and a soft camera bag. Will also sell seperately - GH3 for $650, 25mm for $480, 12mm for $480, and FL-600R for $220 (with batteries). Will ship if not located in Atlanta, GA, but you pay shipping.

Olympus 12mm, 45mm and Panasonic 25mm

monowav — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 20:31:55 +0000

12mm and caps - $650 25mm, ND filter, bag, box, and caps - $450 45mm, ND filter, box and caps - $300

3% paypal and $10 shipping for shipping.

I have a mint Olympus 12mm f2, Panasonic 25mm f1.4, and Olympus 45mm f1.8. All lenses include caps. The 12mm has a ND filter, that can fit the 25mm too. The 45mm has a ND filter and a lens hood.

I am willing to meet locally in LA, too.

Shipping method USPS

Shipping charge No more than $10 per item.

Handling time 1-2 Day Turnaround

References ebay: jaksnak91

Please message me for more info.

Thanks!

35mm F1.4 and F0.95 SLR Magic Cine lenses

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 03:17:32 +0000

Will be available in mft mount and E mount (also X mount for Fuji)

Filter thread - 52mm
Minimum focus distance - 0.3m
Maximum aperture - T1.4
Minimum aperture - T16
Optical design - 8 elements, 8 groups (4 x Tantalum)
Lens length - 70.3mm
Lens weight - 370g
Price - $279
Available - December 2012

Available at:

http://www.adorama.com/SLR3514MFT.html
E-Mount version - http://www.adorama.com/SLR3514E.html
Fuji mount - http://www.adorama.com/SLR3514X.html

55mm F1.4 Zeiss Distagon

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:30:35 +0000

Via: http://blogs.zeiss.com/photo/en/?p=3307

43mm F1.4 lens patents for Micro Four Thirds Konica Minolta

driftwood — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 23:12:12 +0000

Konica Minolta has a patent pending 43mm F1.4 lens which could end up being delivered as a Panasonic OEM. Read inside;-

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fegami.blog.so-net.ne.jp%2F2012-09-07

Canon FD 50mm 1.4 - how to convert into macro?

diptwo — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:52:18 +0000

Just recently I started collecting equipment, skill and knowledge about my newly purchased GH2. Im very new to pic/video world and would highly appreciate any help, recommendations, and advice. I dont have the terms and definitions covered so please correct me in anything that im doing wrong. Yesterday I bought a Canon FD 50mm 1.4 lens ( the crop factor made it even more confusing but im not going to go into it since this thread is about the lens and macro) and i was wondering if there is a way (Ive came across tubes) to make this a macro lens. Ive read a bunch of posts and threads all over the web and it im still not certain about how to approach my next purchase so i thought ill turn to the professionals for help.

Who needs big budget lighting when you have a GH2?

deturbanator — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 04:20:14 +0000

This was made with 3 normal light-bulbs, and 1 work lamp. Literally all the resources I have available to me as a poor college student. I think the result came out quite well under these conditions. Let me know what you think!

http://i.imgur.com/XgA03.jpg

Schneider Xenoplan 25mm 1.9 c-mount lens with full GH2 sensor coverage!

ishvar — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:00:19 +0000

I sell one of these incl. c-mount > micro 4/3 adapter for 110 euro (exl. WW transportation) Can also send abroad if someone wants this juwel. Amazingly sharp, and beautifull build little industry-standard lens with great DOF! You can use this lens without EX tele on in the menu! mail to isvaracandra@gmail.com

35mm Rokinon Light Reflection due to UV filter

Tommyboy — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:43:48 +0000

Does any one know what is causing this light reflection in the lens. What is the technical term for it?
How can I avoid it in the future? Can I remove it in post? Just point me in the right direction so I can educate myself.

1.4 bokeh

stoney — Thu, 19 May 2011 14:36:27 +0000

I use FD 50/1.4 and Ai-s 50/1.4 mainly for bokeh at max aperture. 7, 8, 9 or whatever blades don't matter at max aperture.

http://toothwalker.org/optics/bokeh.html the best article I read about quality of bokeh.

1.4 seems the fastest that shows circular bokeh. What's your favorite 1.4 lens for bokeh?