Rokinon SP 14mm 2.4

[chrysoberyl]

I too found the shots to be dark when looking at them. Once I clicked on them though they came up and were just right. I also liked the cityscape. I will be thinking of getting this lens after your review. Thanks Bill.

The cityscape was taken through thick, double-paned glass, too. The irritating artifacts are from interior lights.

I'll try to get some shots with the sun in them to evaluate flare.

 

[chrysoberyl]

My brick just arrived. As noted in the reviews, it has a Zeiss-like look. Opinions vary, but mine is that it is a nice look. The throw feels nicely long, quite damped and very smooth.

John

Do you happen to also own the 14mm 2.8? I'd be interested to see direct comparisons between the two lenses, esp. coma and vignetting shots wide open....
I own the 2.8 (primarily used for astro/nightscapes) and wonder if its worth the extra cost to upgrade...
-J

Sorry, I do not own the 2.8.

 

[chrysoberyl]

These will be the last shots as a review. I expect Dustin Abbot will soon post his thorough review and I very much look forward to it.

Shot wide open directly into the sun. It looks minimal to me with very little veiling flare.

 

[chrysoberyl]

Another shot wide open with the sun near the center.

 

[chrysoberyl]

The sun positioned partway to the top. Some flare is evident.

 

[chrysoberyl]

Now with the sun close to the edge.

 

[chrysoberyl]

Now the worst case scenario, the sun is just outside of a corner. This degree of flare does not surprise me.

 

[CANONisOK]

Tromsø; 5 Mar 2017; Not the best aurora shot (and the sky was a bit hazy) but you can see stars in the upper corners.

Canon 5D Mark IV; Samyang XP 14mm; f/2.4; ISO800; 8 sec;

+0.58 exposure; +5 vignette (no lens correction, no other adjustments). JPEG 70% (to meet file size requirement)

 

[CANONisOK]

Tromsø; 25 Feb 2017; Stronger aurora, but you can see stars in the upper left corner.

Canon 5D Mark IV; Samyang XP 14mm; f/2.4; ISO3200; 5 sec;

Vignette correcting (no other adjustments). JPEG 65% (to meet file size limitation)

 

[Click]

Cool shots, CANONisOK. I really like the first one.

 

[CANONisOK]

Tromsø; 25 Feb 2017; Now, this one is just for fun.

Canon 5D Mark IV; Samyang XP 14mm; f/2.4; ISO3200; 8 sec;

Lots of little tweaks to levels. JPEG 65% (to meet file size limitation)

 

[CANONisOK]

Tromsø; 01 Mar 2017; Last one. I can tell I must've just slightly bumped the focus ring when spinning around to capture this little burst. But I still like it.

Canon 5D Mark IV; Samyang XP 14mm; f/2.4; ISO2000; 4 sec;

Some little tweaks to levels. JPEG 65% (to meet file size limitation)

 

[CANONisOK]

Cool shots, CANONisOK. I really like the first one.

Thanks! I really was glad to have this lens with me up north. Good performance and I like the aperture control and AF chip.

 

[CANONisOK]

My brick just arrived. As noted in the reviews, it has a Zeiss-like look. Opinions vary, but mine is that it is a nice look. The throw feels nicely long, quite damped and very smooth.

John

Do you happen to also own the 14mm 2.8? I'd be interested to see direct comparisons between the two lenses, esp. coma and vignetting shots wide open....
I own the 2.8 (primarily used for astro/nightscapes) and wonder if its worth the extra cost to upgrade...
-J

I happen to have both but didn't take the "pepsi challenge". Something to consider the next time I go shooting.

 

[CANONisOK]

Tromsø; 25 Feb 2017; It also works during the daytime.

Canon 5D Mark IV; Samyang XP 14mm; f/2.4; ISO100; 1/125 sec;

Some little tweaks to levels. JPEG 65% (to meet file size limitation)

 

[bholliman]

Some excellent shots, thanks for posting CANONisOK

 

[applecider]

How many stops of vignetting do you think there is at f2.4?

I see minimal coma, but maybe a little stretching of stars in the corners, certainly well controlled. As the shooter and computer you have the best view.

Checked my temperature and pulse and concluded that I may be suffering an early attack of GAS. The fact that sigma has an unreviewed in large part 14mm lens coming out is both limiting and extending the illness.
Your images are outstanding.

Regards

 

[applecider]

I just wiki'ed Tromsø, Wow it sounds unique, says you have a large student population and are above the arctic circle.

Sometimes I am amazed by what humanity as a species does and building cities that far north qualifies.

No wonder you have such great northern lights.

Enjoy your new lens.

 

[Click]

Beautiful pictures, CANONisOK.

 

[chrysoberyl]

Tromsø; 25 Feb 2017; Now, this one is just for fun.

Canon 5D Mark IV; Samyang XP 14mm; f/2.4; ISO3200; 8 sec;

Lots of little tweaks to levels. JPEG 65% (to meet file size limitation)

Superb, CANONisOK! This shot conveys three dimensionality wonderfully and the colors are really harmonious! And it is ethereal, at least to one who has seen the aurora only twice.