FE14M-C 14mm F2.8 Ultra Wide Lens for Canon (Black)

Okay look, this lens isn't quite the walk-on-water miracle that many people are making it out to be. However, it is a fantastic little lens that can make a great addition to your kit if you know how to use it. It could also be a dust-collecting monument to buyer's remorse. That's up to you. Using the lens to its fullest capability can be hard. I'm saying that not as a professional photographer, but as an amateur photographer that has had one SLR or another in his hands since 1992. So I've got the experience under my belt, just not the paid gigs. Or some might say, the talent. Still though, I know my way around a camera. And this lens still took me a while to get used to. Especially hard is any type of focus at or around f/2.8, given the all-manual nature of the lens. Live View, even at 10x magnification, on the 5D Mark III sometimes does not provide enough zoom to accurately gauge focus (luckily, it does help when the subject is close to the camera - a situation that is likely if you're shooting at f/2.8). And besides, I'm not a big fan of Live View anyway because it messes up your flow by pulling your eye away from the viewfinder, making you press buttons to zoom, etc. By then the moment may have passed. Where it really shines is in that f/5.6 to f/8 sweet spot, where you can dial in to the hyperfocal distance and just go nuts. I put a chart up a while back that shows for any given aperture, where to set the focus to reach the hyperfocal point, and what the minimum focus distance is at that point (for full-frame and for 1.6x crops). Googling the phrase "Jitterypixel Rokinon" should get you there. Once your aperture and focus is dialed in based on that chart, it will tell you how far away your subjects need to be. For this reason, hyperfocal shooting is a bit backwards from normal lens operation: instead of aiming at a subject and attempting to focus on it, you're setting the focus and then framing the subject accordingly. Until you get accustomed to operating like this, you may find that you have a lot of stuff that looks slightly out of focus when viewed at 100% on your computer, especially if you don't have much experience with fully manual lenses. It can take some practice. Corner sharpness (in full-frame) is not as unbelievably insanely amazing as some have touted, but it is definitely workable. Honestly, the distortion is so bad by the time you hit the corners, sharpness is the last thing you're thinking about. You're thinking that the old lady you accidentally caught in the corner of the frame is melting into the sidewalk. Center sharpness is pretty great, and the lens responds well to the judicious use of sharpening in post. Most of the distortion can be corrected (at the cost of a few pixels around the outer edges) for free using the lens profile available for both ACR and Lightroom (the page that I mentioned above also includes info for how to get that profile, and a couple of before-after photos). Gloss-over stuff that I won't spend too much time on because hundreds of reviews before me have already gone into great detail: The build quality seems excellent, especially considering the price point. The focus is smooth and well-damped, and you won't be able to use a screw-on filter because of the lens shape and the fact that it would have to be HUGE in order to not get in the way of the ridiculously wide angle of view. The solid lens cap attaches to the permanent petal hood, and protects the glass very well. Final word of caution: Do not under any circumstances position any female (ESPECIALLY wife or girlfriend) around the outside portion of the frame when shooting. Doing so will likely jeopardize your permission to ever photograph said female again in the future. Ever.

First off, let me state that I am not a "professional" in that I do not perform photography for my career. I suppose you could say I fall into that (seemingly) ever-growing "prosumer" market point. I love to have nice, quality items, but at the same time I do not like to break the bank. I have always (and always will be) a very money conscious person that always looks to get the most for what money I am willing to spend. This lens by 14mm Rokinon (Samyang) is a great value when it comes to the always important image quality to cost ratio. The sharpness and performance of this lens is great, and I am thoroughly impressed. Comparing this lens to my Canon 24-105L (which is roughly 2.5x the cost) as far as sharpness, clarity, and color reproduction is outstanding. The sharpness especially is just as good if not better than the Canon. . .but obviously all of this comes at a cost. What cost is that, you may ask? The cost of luxury. . .pure, plain, and simple. This lens does not have any auto-focus, any image stabilization, any electronics period. Now to someone like myself who thrives on the technical aspects of most anything out there (engineer for a reason I guess, haha), this lens answers a call of the minimalistic nature - one where you have to take the time and think about what you are shooting with respect the environment (lighting conditions, subject matter, etc) you find yourself in. If you do take your time, are willing to work through a fully manual lens to match your shooting environment, you will be fully rewarded with your results from this wonderful lens. A point of note, and something that I took into account and kept in the back of my mind before purchasing this lens. . .there is apparently somewhat of a quality issue with improperly focused (de-centered) lenses, i.e. soft focus on one side or the other of the lens. I will admit that my copy is ever so slightly (and I do mean a very small amount) softer on the bottom right of the frame. Is it enough for me to notice? Not really. . .and I am a very analytical individual when it comes to scrutinizing just about anything (especially my pictures). The ever so slight de-centering was only noticed when testing specially for this. In real world testing, the de-centering is non-existent. Overall though, just something to keep in mind. Also, this lens does have some distortion - all of which can be fixed very simply with a program/plugin such as PTLens or other various lens profiles floating around out there on the internet for programs such as Lightroom or Photoshop. Summary? I don't think you can get a better lens in the $400 or below range. If you are wanting a lens for a walk around/point and shoot type, well this is obviously not your choice. If you like to shoot landscapes, or put emphasis on a subject with a larger background in view, well then this lens is definitely worth a look. On a scale of 1-10 I would give this lens about a 9/10. The one knock to me is the lack of ability to use a standard filter (i.e. circular polarized filter for landscapes). I will definitely keep other Rokinon (Samyang) products in mind on (seemingly inevitable) future lens purchases! Side Notes: I am shooting with this lens on a crop sensor, not full frame. & Look for my images watermarked "Down Scope Photography" in the sample photos for examples. *Edit* After viewing lens on full frame body, more de-centering is evident in lens (not noticed really on my crop sensor body). Just re-ordered a new copy to come while I send this one back. If I wasn't so particular, it would not be an issue. I still leave this lens at 5 stars for the moment, pending on how the new lens looks.

Exactamente lo que quieras después de esperar mucho tiempo, excelente acabado y calidad suprema. Excelente trámite de envío

جودتها مقارنه بسعرها ممتازه اشوفها من اول العدسات الي ممكن المصور يشتريها في بدايه تصويره مع ال٥٠ بالذات اذا كان عليها عروض ، هذي النسخه مافيها شريحه ولا فيها اي شي يساعدك في تصحيح الانحراف او الفينيتنق كل شي تسويه يدوي لكن نتايجها ممتازه بالذات الي يبغا يصور مباني من الداخل او لاند سكيب او تصوير المجره فقط اعرف تعامل مع فتحه العدسه اليدويه والفوكس اليدوي وتصحيح الانحراف في البرامج يدوي وبتحصل نتايج ممتازه اقيم حدتها ٨.٥ من ١٠ ولكن تنافس عدسات اغلا منها بقرابه ١٠ مرات

Very nice sharp lens, great value for money. Fits well on my EFs mount.

The lens was the incorrect model of Rokinon. Retirurned for a refund. Awaiting Amazon to confirm.

No doubt very good lens for astrophotography