Showcase Samyang/Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AF

[JonathanF2]

Despite being a long, heavy and a not very well balance lens on my camera, I tend to gravitate towards bringing the Sam 35mm 1.4 FE out when I only want one lens! I still can't believe how good and cheap this lens is considering it's an f/1.4!

A couple from last night with the A7III + Sam 35 1.4:

ILCE-7M3    SAMYANG AF 35mm F1.4    35mm    f/1.6    1/160s    ISO 250

Year of the Rat Far East Plaza - Los Angeles, California USA by Jonathan Friolo, on Flickr

ILCE-7M3    SAMYANG AF 35mm F1.4    35mm    f/1.6    1/160s    ISO 800

Year of the Rat Far East Plaza - Los Angeles, California USA by Jonathan Friolo, on Flickr

ILCE-7M3    SAMYANG AF 35mm F1.4    35mm    f/1.4    1/160s    ISO 800

Year of the Rat Far East Plaza - Los Angeles, California USA by Jonathan Friolo, on Flickr

ILCE-7M3    SAMYANG AF 35mm F1.4    35mm    f/1.4    1/160s    ISO 320

Year of the Rat Far East Plaza - Los Angeles, California USA by Jonathan Friolo, on Flickr

ILCE-7M3    SAMYANG AF 35mm F1.4    35mm    f/1.6    1/160s    ISO 640

Year of the Rat Far East Plaza - Los Angeles, California USA by Jonathan Friolo, on Flickr

ILCE-7M3    SAMYANG AF 35mm F1.4    35mm    f/1.4    1/160s    ISO 200

Year of the Rat Far East Plaza - Los Angeles, California USA by Jonathan Friolo, on Flickr

ILCE-7M3    SAMYANG AF 35mm F1.4    35mm    f/1.8    1/160s    ISO 6400

Year of the Rat Far East Plaza - Los Angeles, California USA by Jonathan Friolo, on Flickr

 

[mnhoj]

Nice images.
Holy cow, your daughter sure is growing up fast.

 

[JonathanF2]

Nice images.
Holy cow, your daughter sure is growing up fast.

Yeah she's growing way too fast! Dude we need to catch up! I think you'll like the Samyang 35mm 1.4 FE. If you can score a good used copy, it's golden!

 

[mnhoj]

Yes. Let's.

I bought one last Thursday. ( :
Will be here this Thursday. Ground shipping. ) :

 

[JonathanF2]

Yes. Let's.

I bought one last Thursday. ( :
Will be here this Thursday. Ground shipping. ) :

Awesome! I'd check wide open and corner performance first to make sure you got a decent copy. If it's not tack sharp wide open, I'd definitely try an AF fine tune adjustment and make sure you're running the latest firmware. Looking forward to your photos!

 

[mnhoj]

Thanks.
Let's get the gang together.
Tacos and shoot.

 

[JonathanF2]

Thanks.
Let's get the gang together.
Tacos and shoot.

I found the balance with my A7III to be really funky with the Sam 35mm 1.4 lens. I picked up a Neewer VG-C3EM vertical grip off Amazon and it makes a big difference on the way the lens/camera combination handles. They have a Neewer VG-C2EM for the A7II for a bit cheaper. Honestly the grip practically feels like it's OEM. I have zero complaints especially for the price!

 

[mnhoj]

I just picked up a Smallrig L-plate and sold my VG-C2EM.
It has a pinky extension and feels pretty good. Hopefully substantial enough.
If not, I think the Neewer will work out.
I do kinda miss a vertical shutter release.
I don't miss the bulk in the bag. ( :

 

[JonathanF2]

I just picked up a Smallrig L-plate and sold my VG-C2EM.
It has a pinky extension and feels pretty good. Hopefully substantial enough.
If not, I think the Neewer will work out.
I do kinda miss a vertical shutter release.
I don't miss the bulk in the bag. ( :

Yeah I think for these bigger 1.4 lenses, you need better grip. Strangely for my Sony 70-200mm f/4 I was fine without the vertical grip!

 

[Mookalafalas]

Just ordered one. Won't get it til middle of next week, however...

 

[Mookalafalas]

Here are three, all at 1.4.

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LLK01185-Edit by Al Walzem, on Flickr

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LLK01250 by Al Walzem, on Flickr

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LLK01198-Edit by Al Walzem, on Flickr