Rokinon (Samyang) 85/1.4

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Re: Rokinon (Samyang) 85/1.4

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I would love to have it chipped :roll:
The only way I could capture good shoots in manual focusing with this lens was the use of lifeview of my a500 because its viewfinder is not that clear..
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Beautiful shot, Armen
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Beautiful sunset, Armen, but you should level the horizon.
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I just love this lens. Chipped it lately and SSS is on for it.
But the following shot was before chipping.
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Re: Rokinon (Samyang) 85/1.4

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So Doc, where did you get the lens "chipped"? Just curious. I got the Rokinon brand and played with it last night. Here are samples on both A900 and A700. Obviously I need to get a better hang of it. It was a pain for me to focus late last night. Should have better luck today. :D

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A900 Sample.

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A700 Sample

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Sury, I chipped it myself. Ordered a chip on eBay and went on a DIY (Do It Yourself - I'm opening the abbreviation myself or Henry will :wink: ) job.
There are pros and cons with chipping, but much more pros than cons.
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Thank you Doc for your prompt response. I am trying to get a hang of the lens. I was trying the manual mode and having fewer keepers. I switched to A mode and having a better luck. Looks like that lens is better in bright light compared to low light. I guess it is time to do more experiments to get a hang of it. :lol: I need to investigate the "chipping" business. What did you look for on eBay if you don't mind me asking.

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sury wrote:Thank you Doc for your prompt response. I am trying to get a hang of the lens. I was trying the manual mode and having fewer keepers. I switched to A mode and having a better luck. Looks like that lens is better in bright light compared to low light. I guess it is time to do more experiments to get a hang of it. :lol: I need to investigate the "chipping" business. What did you look for on eBay if you don't mind me asking.

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Click the link. You have to mail them and ask for chipping the EXIF preset for 85/1.4 paying an additional $3 (they'll give you the link on eBay).
After you receive it, look carefully for a Photoworld issue where David had detailed the procedure. It's not hard.
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Re: Rokinon (Samyang) 85/1.4

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Thank you. I could not find the article though. :?

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It's in Photoworld "Autumn 09" (= 2009 #4)
But you have to be a subscriber to access it.
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Thank you. That explains it.

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Re: Rokinon (Samyang) 85/1.4

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This lens is much easier to use on a77 than a700. I had much hit or miss with the latter, but with the a77 it's a hit every time.

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Re: Rokinon (Samyang) 85/1.4

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Lovely lens. I have shot video with the lens and I liked it a lot.
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Re: Rokinon (Samyang) 85/1.4

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The shot with birds is a great one, perfect moment. Good one.
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