Samyang 85mm f1.4 beats Nikon? (Resolution)
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From: RichA on 20 Jun 2010 01:13 I haven't seen this issue yet. Probably take a month to get to Canada. http://forum.manualfocus.org/viewtopic.php?id=16804
From: Bruce on 20 Jun 2010 04:38 On Sat, 19 Jun 2010 22:13:34 -0700 (PDT), RichA <rander3127(a)gmail.com> wrote: >I haven't seen this issue yet. Probably take a month to get to >Canada. > >http://forum.manualfocus.org/viewtopic.php?id=16804 Geoffrey Crawley's reviews in "Amateur Photographer" are generally meticulous and his "old school" conclusions are reliable as long as you know how to read between the lines. I'm delighted with my Samyang 85mm f/1.4, even after a lot of use. However, not everyone is as happy as I am. There seems to be some production variation. So the usual advice applies. But one from a seller with a robust returns policy, and test, test, test it until you are happy that you got a good one. If not, return it for a replacement. It is worth the effort because a good sample represents truly exceptional value for money. I bought mine for >30% less than the price in the AP Review. I could have bought four of these lenses for the price of an AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D or a Carl Zeiss ZF Planar T* 85mm F/1.4! I confess to keeping an AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D as a spare but the Samyang is my first choice because of its outstanding optics and superbly smooth focusing action. I always focus manually, and the feel of the Nikkor's focusing ring leaves a lot to be desired, but the handling of the Samyang cannot be faulted. I haven't read the AP review yet (the magazine is sent to subscribers three days before it is generally available) but would be interested to see a comparison of the anti-reflection coatings of the Samyang and Nikkor designs. In my experience the Samyang displays exceptional resistance to flare for an 85mm f/1.4 and actually beats the Nikkor. My only complaint is that the included plastic lens hood is flimsy and doesn't locate positively enough on its bayonet. It is also far too "wide" so I use a screw-in metal hood which gives accurate shading. This issue of "Amateur Photographer" hits UK bookstores next Tuesday, June 22. It should be available on US bookstands June 26. I believe that most/all Barnes and Noble stores sell the magazine.
From: Neil Harrington on 20 Jun 2010 15:59 "RichA" <rander3127(a)gmail.com> wrote in message news:5d06da6b-d693-4c2d-83ac-89136d24c2b2(a)s9g2000yqd.googlegroups.com... >I haven't seen this issue yet. Probably take a month to get to > Canada. > > http://forum.manualfocus.org/viewtopic.php?id=16804 That seems to be the same as the Vivitar 85/1.4, which has been around for at least a year or two. Last time I saw it advertised it was about $350 as I recall. Interesting looking lens if you don't mind manual operation.
From: Bruce on 20 Jun 2010 17:20 On Sun, 20 Jun 2010 15:59:16 -0400, "Neil Harrington" <nobody(a)homehere.net> wrote: >"RichA" <rander3127(a)gmail.com> wrote in message >news:5d06da6b-d693-4c2d-83ac-89136d24c2b2(a)s9g2000yqd.googlegroups.com... >>I haven't seen this issue yet. Probably take a month to get to >> Canada. >> >> http://forum.manualfocus.org/viewtopic.php?id=16804 > >That seems to be the same as the Vivitar 85/1.4, which has been around for >at least a year or two. Last time I saw it advertised it was about $350 as I >recall. Interesting looking lens if you don't mind manual operation. It is available under quite a few brands including Vivitar, Soligor, Rokinon and of course that of its manufacturer, Samyang. It's a super lens. The manual focus action is very smooth. You really shouldn't be using AF on an 85mm f/1.4 anyway.
From: Rich on 20 Jun 2010 22:04
On Jun 20, 4:38 am, Bruce <docnews2...(a)gmail.com> wrote: > On Sat, 19 Jun 2010 22:13:34 -0700 (PDT), RichA <rander3...(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > >I haven't seen this issue yet. Probably take a month to get to > >Canada. > > >http://forum.manualfocus.org/viewtopic.php?id=16804 > > Geoffrey Crawley's reviews in "Amateur Photographer" are generally > meticulous and his "old school" conclusions are reliable as long as > you know how to read between the lines. > > I'm delighted with my Samyang 85mm f/1.4, even after a lot of use. > However, not everyone is as happy as I am. There seems to be some > production variation. > Be a good idea for reviewers to order three of them and average out the test then. |