Samyang is going to announce several new lenses in Q1 2010: two version of 35 mm for FF with max aperture f/1.4 for Nikon, Pentax, Sony and maybe Olympus 4/3. The second version with max aperture of f/1.2 will be only for Canon. Canon bayonet has a bigger diameter which will make this possible. It is expected those lenses to be with an ED element and at least one aspherical lens.
Here is the current offering from Samyang on Amazon and their prices.
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so excited, exactly what we need! more overpriced, average to underaverage performing lenses.
I don’t know anything about the other lenses from Samyang, but I can tell you from my experience that their 85mm f1.4 matches that of Nikon’s in terms of optical quality. That tells me it’s a bargain, and far from overpriced. But what do I know, I spend most of my time shooting instead of analyzing the technical aspects of lenses
I pretty much would settle for Holga quality, if it’s cheap enough. Lenses with apertures around f/1.2 are a rare treat.
Build quality isn’t Samyang’s strength. They’re a hybrid metal-plastic body, with an interesting take on multi-coatings. The 85 does perform as well if not better than the Nikkor. This has been established by multiple reviews. Like Daikfuku, I have never tried the other lenses, but if the 85mm is any indicator of performance, then their other lenses may do just as well if not better than lenses 3-4 times more expensive.
a 35mm/1.2? This would be a great addition for any Full frame camera that has Video Capability, The low light shooting at that aperture Would make it a contender for some of the top lenses available. Hope that the price would be very affordable (Wishing it wold be around $300).