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Love the a7c, but not the kit lens even though it is decent. The 20-40/2.8 is probably my most used zoom with the a7c ...with the Sigma 28-70/2.8 coming in a close 2nd. Cannot rave enough about the ...

I was interested in the Sony Alpha Blog review of the Samyang 35/1.4 ii so I read it. From the review: "Many 35mm F1.8 do better than the Samyang in term of sharpness, in particular the Samyang ...

I really am glad I have discovered Samyang lenses. I have the 24/1.8, 35/1.8, 50/1.4 ii, 75/1.8, and the 85/1.4. They are all stellar. I don't hear much on this forum recommending the 35/1.4 ...

I have the 20-40/2.8, the Sigma 16-28/2.8, and the FE PZ 16-35/4. The PZ is my most used lens because I mostly shoot in good light and its focal range, IQ, and size weight are second to none IMO. ...

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This is the L mount version...the e mount specs could be different. Can almost predict it will be sharper than my Samyang 50/1.4...but it won't be smaller, lighter (670g vs 420g), or less ...

Very nice...thanks for sharing!

Smart buy in my opinion as long as you don't need AF....and as you say it involves you more with composition. At first I like using focus peaking with a white color but over time I have stopped ...

I like a blue Jansport Student Backpack with a camera insert. I don't like bags that identify that you are carrying expensive camera equipment.

I have been trying out the Rokinon 50/1.4 II:

I have both lenses and after this thread I went out and tested the 24-70mm on the newer cameras, a7c, a7iv, and it didn't do as well as I had hoped, because it is light, small, and a useful focal ...

Always value your opinion...have for years! Thanks for mentioning your experience and about the way SAB does tests. Just curious which lens(es) did your experience not coincide with their ratings?

I now have 6 Samyangs: 24/1.8, 35/1.8, 50/1.4 II, 75/1.8, and 85/1.4. I am so glad I discovered how good they are, in part from info on this forum. Every Single one rocks: weight, AF accuracy, IQ, ...

I think that is the function of the Iris Switch that is on the lens...but not sure. I tried it with my a7iii and with the iris switch on it keeps the same focal length that you had when turned ...

I've been trying one out for the last week..... it's the Rokinon 50/1.4 ii though because that version was $40 less expensive, for some reason. I really like using it and I agree with all you say ...

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I've had mine for about 3 months. I also have the heavier older Sony FE 16-35/4 which has been a workhorse in my kit for many years. The new FE PZ 16-35/4 is much smaller and lighter in weight. It ...

Looks pretty interesting. Reasonable weight at 670 g. I really like Sigma lenses...the 16-28/2.8 & the 28-70/2.8 DG DN that are new in my kit are both stellar! I will probably pass on this as the ...

x2 It's the size and the weight for me too. On the Amazon marketplace I could get the older Zeiss Planar 50/1.4 for around $800 used, which I could justify if I thought I'd enjoy using it. Just too ...

Thanks for your kind words and comments. Hope you enjoy the a7iv...!!!!