Mon Nov 26 15:40:37 EST 2012 Larry Colen wrote:
> On Nov 25, 2012, at 7:45 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: > > > > > > > Sorry for spamming the list with lens sales information. > > Some sales are very good, and I hope this info might be useful > > for some people on the list. > > (Or maybe somebody will hate me for the episode of LBA.) > > > > Rokinon 8mm/3.5 fisheye for Pentax mount for only $214 - > > at B&H (until Nov. 27) and Amazon. > > If anybody was considering this lens, - this is probably the time. > > I doubt it would go any lower any time soon. > > > It looks like there is a new version coming out soon: > http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/896942-REG/Rokinon_hd8m_p_8mm_For_3_5_Fisheye.html > Yep, I've seen it. While I didn't do extensive research, it looks to me that there are three main differences: 1. The hood is removable, 2. The new lens is compatible with the FF. 3. There might be a new "UMC" multi-coating that Rokinon seems to have implemented already on their 35/1.4 (and possibly 14/2.8?) lenses about a year ago or so. While #2 above might be important in a year or two for those who is planning to buy the FF body, the price difference (329 vs 219 today) is rather large. I've been considering getting a fisheye lens for a while, as I've never had one and thought it might be fun to get one. I am on the fence, deciding if I'd be using it sufficiently to justify the purchase. The second concern I have is whether its focal distance is too short for my intended use: fun portraits from a short distance. With 8mm, I am afraid I'd have to get too close to the subjects. (I just recalled that somebody on the list has been doing those portraits, - was it Jostein?) Anyway, - a few hours to decide ... (And I've "saved" already a lot with other purchases, so the virtual pocket will be lighter very soon.) Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
