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Value wide angle prime: Rokinon 12mm - Any alternatives?

Started Jul 3, 2017 | Discussions thread
Rod McD Veteran Member • Posts: 8,589
Re: Value wide angle prime: Rokinon 12mm - Any alternatives?

Hi,

Yes, I suspect that when you factor in price, the Samyang 12/2 is a winner.  I wouldn't adapt UWA FF lenses.  Another contended might be to buy a used Fuji 14mm or 16mm to lower the impact on the budget.

Quite apart from price, may I suggest being very careful about choosing your FL.  There is a significant difference between each of the 12, 14, 16 & 18mm FOVs.  I wouldn't buy the 12mm on the grounds of price unless you know you like that FOV.  It's extremely wide.  I actually sold my 14mm and bought the 16mm because of exactly that problem.  Ie,  the 14mm was just that bit too wide for my preferences.   (That's most of the time.   I do miss it occasionally, but wasn't prepared to carry both all the time).  I find the 16mm a sufficient step wider from the 23/1.4 to be useful.  (NB The 23/2 is wider than the 23/1.4 - all the side by side posts indicate that it has a wider FOV - may be more like a 21mm lens... which might explain its closeness to your 18mm.)

Regards, Rod

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