Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 Wide Angle Review

[weko]

Stylish shot. You've used the distortion to your benefit here, and the textures are nice and crisp.

Thanks Dustin. Actually, I did use a lens correction profile but because of mostly curve lines, it's really hard to differentiate whether one was used or not. I downloaded my lens profile from Adobe using the lens profile downloader from the following link:

http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=5492

I've not hard a chance to compare the differences between Adobe's vs Sven's. Has anyone tried both of these profiles?

 

[TWI by Dustin Abbott]

Stylish shot. You've used the distortion to your benefit here, and the textures are nice and crisp.

Thanks Dustin. Actually, I did use a lens correction profile but because of mostly curve lines, it's really hard to differentiate whether one was used or not. I downloaded my lens profile from Adobe using the lens profile downloader from the following link:

http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=5492

I've not hard a chance to compare the differences between Adobe's vs Sven's. Has anyone tried both of these profiles?

I've used them both, and the new profile (from Sven) is considerably better. Still, as you have shown in this image, perfect lines aren't always the most desirable quality. I have used quite a few shots from the Rokinon without correction at all because I like the result.

 

[weko]

I've used them both, and the new profile (from Sven) is considerably better. Still, as you have shown in this image, perfect lines aren't always the most desirable quality. I have used quite a few shots from the Rokinon without correction at all because I like the result.

I will certainly try out Sven's lens profile. Thanks!

Ok I modified the text file so it can now be selected from the lens profile list under make 'Samyang'. This way it is independent of the camera model or brand. Download it below:

Nice work. Thanks!

 

[mrsfotografie]

I've used them both, and the new profile (from Sven) is considerably better. Still, as you have shown in this image, perfect lines aren't always the most desirable quality. I have used quite a few shots from the Rokinon without correction at all because I like the result.

Very true, the mustache distortion with the 'bulge' in the middle of the frame can be used to considerable artistic effect.

 

[TWI by Dustin Abbott]

Here's a new shot from the Rokinon, featuring the new profile (not that it makes much of a difference here).


Enter Sun, Stage Right by Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott, on Flickr

 

[weko]

Here's a new shot from the Rokinon, featuring the new profile (not that it makes much of a difference here).

Nice tone and mood. Love the warming up feeling in a cold winter. Nice work Dustin, as usual!

 

[weko]

Shot the skyline of downtown Houston yesterday after sunset. Both pictures were shot from the same spot. The time difference was about 20 mins.

With Rokinon 14mm 2.8 and the lens correction profile posted by mrsfotografie

With Canon 24-70mm 2.8L II

 

[Mark D5 TEAM II]

Interested in getting this lens. Which is better, get a Canon mount lens + EMF chip for AF confirmation & correct EXIF data or Nikon Mount lens with Nikon to Canon EF adapter (Nikon mount lens has AE support and focus confirmation) ? In short, which is the more reliable way to get the AF confirmation light & correct EXIF data? TIA

 

[TWI by Dustin Abbott]

Interested in getting this lens. Which is better, get a Canon mount lens + EMF chip for AF confirmation & correct EXIF data or Nikon Mount lens with Nikon to Canon EF adapter (Nikon mount lens has AE support and focus confirmation) ? In short, which is the more reliable way to get the AF confirmation light & correct EXIF data? TIA

I would add the EMF chip. Going with the adapter means that you introduce the possibility of some image quality less through an adapter that is less than perfect.

 

[mrsfotografie]

Interested in getting this lens. Which is better, get a Canon mount lens + EMF chip for AF confirmation & correct EXIF data or Nikon Mount lens with Nikon to Canon EF adapter (Nikon mount lens has AE support and focus confirmation) ? In short, which is the more reliable way to get the AF confirmation light & correct EXIF data? TIA

I would add the EMF chip. Going with the adapter means that you introduce the possibility of some image quality less through an adapter that is less than perfect.

I agree, and if you get a programmable chip you can do your own calibration.

 

[Mark D5 TEAM II]

Okay, thanks to both of you. I'd have a look at eBay and see if that Dandelion or Euro EMF programmable chip previously mentioned can be shipped to where I'm at.

 

[weko]

Been thinking of adding an af confirm chip to my lens, but the pictures of some of these chips on ebay seem to suggest that they are low quality and dirty/rusty in general. So I'm a little concern that the chip might shed dust or come loose and scratch the sensor. Do y'all have any issues with this chip? What's your experience? Thanks.

 

[TWI by Dustin Abbott]

Been thinking of adding an af confirm chip to my lens, but the pictures of some of these chips on ebay seem to suggest that they are low quality and dirty/rusty in general. So I'm a little concern that the chip might shed dust or come loose and scratch the sensor. Do y'all have any issues with this chip? What's your experience? Thanks.

If you go for the chips mentioned above, you should be OK. They are pretty good quality. Just make sure that you have it glued well, and it should stay in place nicely.

P.S. Nail polish remover helps clean up any excess glue.

 

[mrsfotografie]

Shot the skyline of downtown Houston yesterday after sunset. Both pictures were shot from the same spot. The time difference was about 20 mins.

With Rokinon 14mm 2.8 and the lens correction profile posted by mrsfotografie

Cool shot!

 

[weko]

Thanks Dustin and mrsfotografie.

 

[cayenne]

Shot the skyline of downtown Houston yesterday after sunset. Both pictures were shot from the same spot. The time difference was about 20 mins.

With Rokinon 14mm 2.8 and the lens correction profile posted by mrsfotografie

Cool shot!

Can you give more information and maybe links to "mrsfotografie"...what exactly that is? Is this correction something you can plug into LR5?

Thanks in advance,

Cayenne

 

[weko]

Can you give more information and maybe links to "mrsfotografie"...what exactly that is? Is this correction something you can plug into LR5?

cayenne, mrsfotografie posted a LR5 lens correction profile of this lens here:

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=17252.msg366306#msg366306

 

[skitron]

Just bought this lens used (v2) and it is everything Dustin said...very pleased once I read this thread and saw info on the focus scale thing that agreed with what I found in mine. I also saw extremeinstability's review and shots and it sold me on this lens for nightscapes. Thanks to both of you for your info.

I'll add a couple of things to the thread not already mentioned:

1) The "PTLens" distortion correction app has a good profile for this lens, and is a good option for those not using Photoshop or another tool with correction that will work for this lens. PTLens runs as a PS plugin, a stand alone app, or as an external editor for LR or Capture One. I zoomed 400% and pixel peeped the before and after, and the after is very clean IMO.

2) Seems there are a number of new AF confirm chips coming out of China that are programmable and work with 5D3, will be trying one soon on this lens, will post results if anyone interested...

 

[JPAZ]

Seems there are a number of new AF confirm chips coming out of China that are programmable and work with 5D3, will be trying one soon on this lens, will post results if anyone interested...

would appreciate it if you'd let us know how it works out, should you try one of the chips.