Duke M.
Veteran
I also noticed that the Rokinon 35mm was an editor's choice for Gear of the Year in American Photo magazine.
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And while I appreciate the bang for the buck argument, I would argue that they compare favorable to lenses costing more than they cost. Not that they compare exactly to a Zeiss costing twice as much (or more) per lens but in most cases pretty darn close.
And really when you're going into a country that might confiscate your camera, that's the way to go. A DSLR and a few cheap lenses to minimize the risk. Way to go Phil!
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And while I appreciate the bang for the buck argument, I would argue that they compare favorable to lenses costing more than they cost. Not that they compare exactly to a Zeiss costing twice as much (or more) per lens but in most cases pretty darn close.
And really when you're going into a country that might confiscate your camera, that's the way to go. A DSLR and a few cheap lenses to minimize the risk. Way to go Phil!