Anyone using the Rokinon Cine Lenses on the FS100?

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Creashun

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I'm looking into getting the Cine Lenses and selling off my Nikon Glass. I use an adapter right now. Also would like suggestions on whether I should get the NEX fittment or stick with the Nikon Fittment and adapters
 
Wouldn't they more be like a compliment to your kit rather than a replacement? The 35mm is really sharp, the 24 is supposed to be a tasty smooth in the open end but then sharpening up. The 85mm should be really good.
They are all consistently to the warmer side.

But you know... different lenses are different. You really should choose the lens that suits your project the best. Some may require a decent PL lens, some may require those nice old Contax Zeiss lenses. Buying the Rokinons wont "set you free" they will just give you a different look.

And remember, glass is the best investment if you take care of it. It wll almost last a life time....

Having said that, the Rokinons are probably the best budget lenses around.

Also check this thread out... Timur took the time to look at the lenses and give his opinion on them in relations to other brands:
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?303760-An-Examination-of-Rokinon-Manual-Primes
 
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The Rokinon/Samyang do look good BUT they cost about as much as vintage Leica-r. I replaced my Nikkors with the Leicas on the 5D and I couldn't be happier. Ask Frank (Postmaster) about the Samyang vs vintage glass. I'd go for the Nikon mount which gives you the option of shooting full frame with a speedbooster.
 
Like Legreved says, the Samyang's are pretty warm which i don't like. They are the best bang for the buck, but yeah, I still prefer my Zeiss and Canon Ls because of the color which are more delineated IMO. The Samyangs are like Sigma, they are noticeably skewed towards yellows which is not desirable, at least for me. I ended up selling my 35mm and got the Zeiss 35mm f2, but yeah... way more money. For the cash, Samyangs are really good.
 
Just ordered the full set in Nikon mount, makes sense to future proof your glass. Also easier to adapt to other cameras.
 
gene_can_sing said:
Like Legreved says, the Samyang's are pretty warm which i don't like. They are the best bang for the buck, but yeah, I still prefer my Zeiss and Canon Ls because of the color which are more delineated IMO. The Samyangs are like Sigma, they are noticeably skewed towards yellows which is not desirable, at least for me. I ended up selling my 35mm and got the Zeiss 35mm f2, but yeah... way more money. For the cash, Samyangs are really good.
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Nothing one or two mouse clicks in CC can't fix in no time.
Since that sort of glass is nothing you use, when you do ENG with short turnaround times, all the material goes trough CC anyway.

Personally I would never let a thing like "they are a bit warmer/cooler" come in my way when I buy a lens.
 
I've got the 35mm "non" cine Rokinon and find myself using it more than most of my other lenses. I don't find myself changing exposure mid-shot much and was able to save even more.
 
sorry to revive an older thread but...

i'm trying to decide if i want to go vintage or rokinon 85mm and perhaps 35mm.

i presently shoot with the fs100.

for those who have the e-mount and use the rokinons, is there any advantage aside from not needing an adapter?

i know the rokinons are manual focus but i imagine they possess no electrics-so all iris control is on the lens.

does peaking work with the rokinons?

lastly, and i apologize for the obvios question-but why has would the nikon mount be advantageous?

thanks in advance for any info you care to share.

be well.

rob
smalltalk productions/nyc
 
the e-mount has a really shallow flange distance - length from sensor to lens mount. bear in mind that you will get a new camera some day - for example if you buy a canon camera, you could use your Rokinons wih Nikon mount (via canon-nikon adapter), but you won't be able to use your E-mount lenses on a canon camera since the flange distance won't match the lens-camera combo, and can't be matched via an adapter. Future proof your gear, i suppose you don't want to buy a new set of lenses each time you buy a new camera.

All manual adjustments, no electronic control.

Peaking has nothing to do with the lens and will work.
 
stefanhuberfilms said:
the e-mount has a really shallow flange distance - length from sensor to lens mount. bear in mind that you will get a new camera some day - for example if you buy a canon camera, you could use your Rokinons wih Nikon mount (via canon-nikon adapter), but you won't be able to use your E-mount lenses on a canon camera since the flange distance won't match the lens-camera combo, and can't be matched via an adapter. Future proof your gear, i suppose you don't want to buy a new set of lenses each time you buy a new camera.

All manual adjustments, no electronic control.

Peaking has nothing to do with the lens and will work.
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stefan-

thank you for a thoughtful and understandable response.

if you are ever in nyc, i will buy the coffee!

be well..

rob
smalltalk productions/nyc
 
Regarding your questions about Nikon mount, many people standardise on Nikon mount because: 1. They have existing Nikon Lenses. 2. The quality is high. 3. They can be adapted to almost any camera (at least in manual mode). 4. Many older Nikon lenses (not all) have a real f-stop ring (iris). Somewhat the same answer would be true of Canon lenses.
 
Jim Ritscher said:
Regarding your questions about Nikon mount, many people standardise on Nikon mount because: 1. They have existing Nikon Lenses. 2. The quality is high. 3. They can be adapted to almost any camera (at least in manual mode). 4. Many older Nikon lenses (not all) have a real f-stop ring (iris). Somewhat the same answer would be true of Canon lenses.
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so if i eliminate the e-mount as an option with the rokinon lenses, is there a preference between canon or nikon mount?

and how does speed booster play into this equation of canon or nikon mount?

thanks in advance to those who care to share.

be well.

rob
smalltalk productions/nyc
 
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