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Comment on Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC (EOS) vs Zeiss Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE by Daniele

Daniele — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:28:30 +0000

Hi,
thanks for your nice comment.
I am happy you got the 35mm from samyang… is a very good lens..especially for the price.
I just got the Samyang 24mm 1.4 for Nikon.. I will soon test it on my new D800 and let’s see how it behaves!!!!

Comment on Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC (EOS) vs Zeiss Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE by francis

francis — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:18:31 +0000

Hey Daniele,

thanks for all the hardwork. Your passion inspires me. Like you, I would never have bought a non Zeiss lens, or an unknown brand at that.

I have a Zeiss 28mm f2 ZF and use it on a hacked GH2. I have a zeiss 50 f1.4 as well. Alot times, I get by with these two lenses, but from time to time, I find myself scouring for a 35mm. So I looked up on line, read so much about the Samyang 35mm, and then I read Duclos’ analysis that claims it is actually a 30mm. Then I googled some more, and found your site.

It’s interesting that you have a different perception of the lens. I read somewhere else that unlike the Samyang 85mm, this 35mm does not have a constant field of view, which means along the way, there are distortions. Having read yr analysis, now, I conclude that probably both of you are right, and that the glass mediates at 35mm-40mm.

Thanks for the answer cos I have just ordered the Samyang, and was thinking of canceling it if it was closer to 30mm. I already have the Zeiss 28mm, so no point getting glass that duplicates at the same range

Comment on Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC (EOS) vs Zeiss Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE by Gianluca

Gianluca — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:09:15 +0000

Zeiss FF corners and CA….mmmm…no good

Comment on Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC (EOS) vs Zeiss Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE by Daniele

Daniele — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:41:30 +0000

Go for the Zeiss then…

Comment on Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC (EOS) vs Zeiss Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE by Gianluca

Gianluca — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:32:57 +0000

I think no need 1.4 because as manual focus lens I will use it for landscape between f4 and f 8

Comment on Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC (EOS) vs Zeiss Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE by Daniele

Daniele — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:46:25 +0000

The main difference about the 2 is the aperture (f/1.4 VS f/2)… if this is not an extremely important thing for you than go for the Zeiss…. The Zeiss is a very good lens, it won’t disappoint you.

Comment on Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC (EOS) vs Zeiss Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE by Gianluca

Gianluca — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:39:12 +0000

I will use this just for photos with Sony Alpha 900 in M42 mount with chip adapter. Ultimately, the Zeiss has better bohek, sharpness, weight, angle of view. Samyang has less CA, less vignetting, is faster. Is right?

Comment on Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC (EOS) vs Zeiss Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE by Daniele

Daniele — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:19:15 +0000

The price is very good (I sold mine for €830)…… I would still get the Samyang because is faster (f/1.4 VS f/2). If you do a lot of video get the Samyang video version, for photos get the Zeiss.

Comment on Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC (EOS) vs Zeiss Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE by Gianluca

Gianluca — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:15:30 +0000

Is used…as new. At 490 eur should I buy the Zeiss?

Comment on Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC (EOS) vs Zeiss Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE by Daniele

Daniele — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:59:37 +0000

where did you find the zeiss at that price?? Is very strange..that Zeiss should cost more than double of your price….

Comment on Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC (EOS) vs Zeiss Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE by Gianluca

Gianluca — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:55:27 +0000

I found the Zeiss as new at 490 eur. The Samyang costs about same price. Daniele…what do you think about for landscape use? A test in the night is very particular…

Comment on Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC (EOS) vs Zeiss Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE by Daniele

Daniele — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:20:45 +0000

I would go for the Samyang + more money on ur pocket!!!!

Comment on Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC (EOS) vs Zeiss Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE by Gianluca

Gianluca — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:11:04 +0000

Hi. I’m very undecided which of the two lenses take. I was directed to the Zeiss. But now I am not convinced.

Comment on Rumor Has It… Canon 5D Mark III Announcement On Feb 7, 2012? by vikta

vikta — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:36:20 +0000

This is some compeling information about the upcoming 5D iii/ 6D/ 5Dx or what ever they might call it even if not announced on February 7. Canon Rumors writes a High end body by end of month, February that is. CR3. Looks like either way the wait will not be much longer so stay in touch.

Comment on Samyang is finally ready to release their first 24mm f/1.4… by Daniele

Daniele — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:18:35 +0000

Glad you found it helpful…

Comment on Samyang is finally ready to release their first 24mm f/1.4… by Wilma

Wilma — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:32:32 +0000

Love the blog

Comment on Nikon press invitation for February, 7th 2012….D800???? by John Cassan

John Cassan — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:57:37 +0000

I do not believe it will sport a 36 mp sensor or that there will be 2 versions. I cannot believe that Sony will give them the 36 mp FF sensor until after they market the A99 and the A990. Nikon has not released the D400 yest which will have the 24mp APSC sensor because Sony has not had the A77 on the market long enough. They gave Nikon the 16mp FF because Nikon is using their new XQD media and the fact that it probably is not anything they wish to use as they go forward for higher resolution. I believe the D800 will use the 24mp sensor probably a little updated.
I believe that Nikon will announce 2 more cameras in the summer and fall. The D400 in the summer and the 36mp FF D4x in the late summer early fall. The D4x will probably not have a bayer filter.

Comment on Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC (EOS) vs Zeiss Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE by Daniele

Daniele — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:03:35 +0000

I once saw a video on Youtube about it but I can’t find it anymore…..sorry!!!

Comment on Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC (EOS) vs Zeiss Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE by Filmari Nunti

Filmari Nunti — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:50:15 +0000

Thanks for answer me Daniele!

I`ll wait for your review.I want to buy one too.

You are right: ther are two version, I did not know.
I have the click version. Do you say you find a video on internet on how to un-click my version?

Thank you again Daniele!

Comment on Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC (EOS) vs Zeiss Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE by Daniele

Daniele — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:36:40 +0000

This is the link:
http://www.foto-tip.pl/sklep/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=samyang+35mm+canon&x=0&y=0
The video version differs just for the smooth aperture ring…the rest stay the same… I think you can modify the lens youself..check for video on internet in how to do that…..