NikonGear'23

Gear Talk => Lens Talk => Topic started by: The_Traveler on November 09, 2015, 18:37:14

Title: Samyang Perspective control for Sony FE mount
Post by: The_Traveler on November 09, 2015, 18:37:14
Has anyone used this?
Further, I read that that the Sony mount is virtually impossible to find and that an adapter is required.
I am thinking of trying this lens for a relatively inexpensive excusion into perspective control.



Title: Re: Samyang Perspective control for Sony FE mount
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on November 09, 2015, 19:06:04
Not the best lens out there, but apparently quite useful

http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/reviews/lenses/samyang24ts.html

Be prepared to apply some additional efforts in the processing workflow.

Title: Re: Samyang Perspective control for Sony FE mount
Post by: Akira on November 09, 2015, 19:27:53
I haven't used it, so please ignore if this is not the answer you are expecting.

But, fwiw, the LensRentals.com scrutinized the construction of the lens, which may offer you some thoughts on its extended usage:

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/05/first-look-rokinon-24mm-f3-5-tilt-shift-part-2
Title: Re: Samyang Perspective control for Sony FE mount
Post by: The_Traveler on November 09, 2015, 20:29:51
thanks for both responses.
I have sent a message to lensrenatls asking if they have adapepter to fit the canon mount to Sony A.
Title: Re: Samyang Perspective control for Sony FE mount
Post by: Akira on November 09, 2015, 21:15:38
thanks for both responses.
I have sent a message to lensrenatls asking if they have adapepter to fit the canon mount to Sony A.

Although you should know, the mount of A7II is "E" mount, not "A".

According to both links, the Samyang 24/3.5 for Canon EF has no electric contact, and its aperture is operated purely mechanically.  So you wouldn't need the intelligent adapters by Metabones or Kipon.  A simple cheap adapter would suffice.
Title: Re: Samyang Perspective control for Sony FE mount
Post by: simsurace on November 09, 2015, 22:00:37
I have the lens in Nikon mount. It is respectable for the price, but needs to be used well stopped down and does not seem to take rough handling well (see the Lensrentals article cited above). It doesn't have contacts, and thus should be easy to adapt to the Sony. I cannot predict whether the different filter array of the mirrorless cam will make the performance better or worse though.

If you want to know more, please ask.
Title: Re: Samyang Perspective control for Sony FE mount
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on November 09, 2015, 22:10:19
I have the Nikkor 24/3.5 PC and it does a very respectable job on Df and D800. You can destruct it if you fall over it in the field, but then it'll break your ribs simultaneously  (personal experience ...)
Title: Re: Samyang Perspective control for Sony FE mount
Post by: The_Traveler on November 10, 2015, 01:14:21


Although you should know, the mount of A7II is "E" mount, not "A".

According to both links, the Samyang 24/3.5 for Canon EF has no electric contact, and its aperture is operated purely mechanically.  So you wouldn't need the intelligent adapters by Metabones or Kipon.  A simple cheap adapter would suffice.

Yes, just a mispeaking on my part, thank you.



Title: Re: Samyang Perspective control for Sony FE mount
Post by: The_Traveler on November 10, 2015, 01:15:44
I have the lens in Nikon mount. It is respectable for the price, but needs to be used well stopped down and does not seem to take rough handling well (see the Lensrentals article cited above). It doesn't have contacts, and thus should be easy to adapt to the Sony. I cannot predict whether the different filter array of the mirrorless cam will make the performance better or worse though.

If you want to know more, please ask.

Thank you.
If I do get and try, will be certain to ask.
Title: Re: Samyang Perspective control for Sony FE mount
Post by: The_Traveler on November 10, 2015, 01:16:37
I have the Nikkor 24/3.5 PC and it does a very respectable job on Df and D800. You can destruct it if you fall over it in the field, but then it'll break your ribs simultaneously  (personal experience ...)


I no longer have any Nikon bodies and am trying hard not to destroy any bodies I do have - camera or my own.

Title: Re: Samyang Perspective control for Sony FE mount
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on November 10, 2015, 01:26:53
Well, accidents do happen. Good to know the lens is sturdily built :D