Re: Rokinon/Samyang lenses for EF-M
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Carl LaFong wrote:
I have a Rokinon 8mm fisheye which I have enjoyed as a low-cost novelty lens; others have posted things about 2 other Rokinon lenses, such as Rlight’s discussion about their 21mm f1.4; and several others have mentioned the Rokinon 12mm (which I am interested in).
But Rokinon/Samyang have 11 lenses for EF-M, but I haven’t read anything about the other 8.
Here is the list:
https://rokinon.com/collections/canon-m
Several look interesting, such as the 10mm f2.8 and 85mm f1.4, but I find no mention of them here. Anyone have one? Are they any good?
I'm curious as well. I didn't realize there were that many Rokinons.
I have three, the EF-M 8mm f2.8, the EF-M 12mm f2.0, and the EF 135mm f2.0. I'm very happy with all of them, they give very sharp images with a warmer, inviting color rendition than other lenses. I got the 135 from Amazon open box at a steep discount, and the others secondhand off eBay, but they all are like new --- I thought each of them was an incredible value.
After getting the 135, I gave up on vintage lenses (I had a few 'very good' 135mm f2.8 lenses, but the Roki was way better optically.) Similarly, the Sigma 16mm and 56mm f1.4 lenses were so good that I gave up on vintage nifty fifties and wides...
I got the 3 Rokis for astrophotography (which they excel at -- best in class), but also enjoy using them as all-around lenses as well.
I found that the 135mm f2.0 pairs very well with the Viltrox 0.71x EF - EOS M2 speed booster, yielding a surprisingly sharp 100mm f1.4 lens. The only such lens I know of is a Zeiss Otus 100mm f1.4 costing $3k - $4k USED. I"m sure the Zeiss is optically better, but the Roki combo does very well!