Rokinon/Samyang 14mm f/2.8 $275

[cliffwang]

Buydig via eBay is selling the Rokinon/ 14mm f/2.8 for $275.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rokinon-FE14M-C-14mm-F2-8-Ultra-Wide-Lens-Your-choice-in-Mount-Type-/331116659660

 

[Drizzt321]

I love the tagline, "New and improved design with Red Ring".

Rather tempting...but no, I'm resiting buying anything right now.

 

[tianxiaozhang]

Rather tempting indeed...

 

[sama]

Buydig via eBay is selling the Rokinon/ 14mm f/2.8 for $275.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rokinon-FE14M-C-14mm-F2-8-Ultra-Wide-Lens-Your-choice-in-Mount-Type-/331116659660

Thanks for your info. Really an excellent deal. Ive just ordered one.

 

[bholliman]

Great price for a terrific lens. Maybe I should sell my current one and get another red ring?

 

[JustMeOregon]

Cha-ching!

They just sold another one!

Has anyone put one of those AF-confirmation chips in one of these guys? One that is compatible with a 5D3? Can anyone recommend a specific one for the 5D3?

 

[drjlo]

Rokinon FE14M-C 14mm F2.8 is the name in the ebay ad, but is it a different version than the one found in internet reviews (Lenstip review, etc), aka Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC?

 

[Radiating]

Rokinon FE14M-C 14mm F2.8 is the name in the ebay ad, but is it a different version than the one found in internet reviews (Lenstip review, etc), aka Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC?

No Rokinon developed an entirely new lens with the exact same specs as their best selling 14mm lens, specifically so they could disappoint customers but offer a 20% discount. It's brilliant decision making if you ask me.

 

[dppaskewitz]

Rokinon FE14M-C 14mm F2.8 is the name in the ebay ad, but is it a different version than the one found in internet reviews (Lenstip review, etc), aka Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC?

No Rokinon developed an entirely new lens with the exact same specs as their best selling 14mm lens, specifically so they could disappoint customers but offer a 20% discount. It's brilliant decision making if you ask me.

I'm not sure the sarcasm is warranted. I believe Samyang/Rokinon did have an earlier version 14mm that was no where near as steller as the current (reviewed) model. I suspect the poster wishes to avoid making a mistake. Does anyone know the answer?

 

[TLau74]

I just purchased my in Korea 2 months ago. You can check out the thread here:
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=17252.msg343457#msg343457

I (had a colleague) contacted Samyang Optics directly and they confirmed the version I purchased is the latest one, with updated red ring. But the model number listed in Buydig (ebay) is different...

 

[ahab1372]

Rokinon FE14M-C 14mm F2.8 is the name in the ebay ad, but is it a different version than the one found in internet reviews (Lenstip review, etc), aka Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC?

No Rokinon developed an entirely new lens with the exact same specs as their best selling 14mm lens, specifically so they could disappoint customers but offer a 20% discount. It's brilliant decision making if you ask me.

I'm not sure the sarcasm is warranted. I believe Samyang/Rokinon did have an earlier version 14mm that was no where near as steller as the current (reviewed) model. I suspect the poster wishes to avoid making a mistake. Does anyone know the answer?

There is a Samyang UMC version, and there was an earlier MC version which was slightly different and was produced only at the very beginning (as far as I know - I think wikipedia has something on that). I have seen the Rokinon branded only labeled as MC, never as UMC. I believe they never cared to update the name for the Rokinon branded versions

 

[JustMeOregon]

The item's description on eBay at first confused me a bit too; for example it certainly isn't a "fisheye" lens. Also the picture doesn't match the one at B&H. But I happily pulled the trigger when I saw that the "MFG Part #: FE14M-C" are the same (as B&H) & correct. BTW, I don't think that they've made the older version since 2009...