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Rokinon 24mm T1.5 Cine DSX High-Speed Lens for Sony E Mount Expired

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Adorama has Rokinon 24mm T1.5 Cine DSX High-Speed Lens for Sony E Mount on sale for $329.95. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Most Popular Focal Lengths in 7 Camera Mounts
  • Compact Size with Long Focus Throw and De-Clicked Aperture Ring
  • Cinematic Video Quality, Covering Full Frame Sensor Size
  • Fast T1.5 for Low-Light Situations
  • 9 Aperture Blades for Exceptional Bokeh and Starburst Effect
  • Weather Sealing
  • Updated Design with Side Scales
  • Lens Mount: Made For Sony E NEX Mount Mounts
  • Fixed Focal Length: 24mm
  • Format: Made for Full Frame Cameras

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amax
11-05-2023 at 10:09 AM.
11-05-2023 at 10:09 AM.
Annoying how the Canon EF mounts are hundreds more even though they are without the Sony adapter that simply spaces the flange farther away
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cosmocoz
11-05-2023 at 06:54 PM.
11-05-2023 at 06:54 PM.
Quote from amax :
Annoying how the Canon EF mounts are hundreds more even though they are without the Sony adapter that simply spaces the flange farther away

Sony's photo lenses are cheaper across the board since they allow 3rd-party mfrs to produce (AF ofc) lenses for the system.
But w cinema glass I haven't found much, if any, similar discrepancies in pricing. The mirrorless mounts are usually priced equally, the PL a cpl hundred more ofc… if I'm not mistaken isn't this just a particularly large discount on the Sony?
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amax
11-05-2023 at 07:25 PM.
11-05-2023 at 07:25 PM.
Quote from cosmocoz :
Sony's photo lenses are cheaper across the board since they allow 3rd-party mfrs to produce (AF ofc) lenses for the system.
But w cinema glass I haven't found much, if any, similar discrepancies in pricing. The mirrorless mounts are usually priced equally, the PL a cpl hundred more ofc… if I'm not mistaken isn't this just a particularly large discount on the Sony?
You fail to understand the point: the EF and E mount versions here are 100% identical. The only difference is that Rokinon/Samyang spends more manufacturing money to carefully build in an extra barrel extender, for the farther flange distance since these optics were designed for EF mount and not for mirrorless. You're paying more for EF mount even though it's a smaller and cheaper lens to manufacture.
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11-05-2023 at 08:08 PM.
11-05-2023 at 08:08 PM.
Snagged an open box version on Amazon warehouse deals for just $254. Smoking hot.
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nachocheese
11-05-2023 at 08:20 PM.
11-05-2023 at 08:20 PM.
Quote from itsmescotty :
Snagged an open box version on Amazon warehouse deals for just $254. Smoking hot.

Mind sharing the Amazon link?
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kwengca
11-05-2023 at 09:10 PM.
11-05-2023 at 09:10 PM.
Quote from amax :
You fail to understand the point: the EF and E mount versions here are 100% identical. The only difference is that Rokinon/Samyang spends more manufacturing money to carefully build in an extra barrel extender, for the farther flange distance since these optics were designed for EF mount and not for mirrorless. You're paying more for EF mount even though it's a smaller and cheaper lens to manufacture.

The ef mounts and DSLR mount versions are more sought after (for manual focus) because they can be adapted to all mirrorless systems, which you understand. The E mount version is locked into E mount so they're probably sitting on shelves, this the lower price. Makes plenty of sense to me.
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HappyLanguage1712
11-05-2023 at 10:20 PM.
11-05-2023 at 10:20 PM.
So far no one saying if this is a good lens ?
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cosmocoz
11-06-2023 at 12:42 AM.
11-06-2023 at 12:42 AM.
Quote from HappyLanguage1712 :
So far no one saying if this is a good lens ?
if you're asking that broad a question, then you're probably just getting into it, and this is about as cheap as you'll find a CINEMA lens. Rokinon is Samyang, a Chinese company that makes a ton of lenses. a quick look at reviews say it's sharp. it's about as fast as most cine primes get, too, so on paper it's nice, and would be great to learn on, since 25mm is a v common focal length for videography and filmmaking.
i think most would suggest getting to know technique before spending a lot on lenses, as it's not going to matter nearly as much until you know enough to know what lens characteristics you're looking for, and are able to properly work with them. "budget" full frame cine primes are around $1000-1500 these days, at that price point there are a growing number of options.
I don't know of many alternatives at this price, however. and these are supposed to have an image almost exactly like their XEEN line, which is a perfectly fine line of cine lenses... for this price I'm almost tempted, but i have too many at this focal length already. if you're getting into video this is a great deal
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11-06-2023 at 03:35 AM.
11-06-2023 at 03:35 AM.
Quote from cosmocoz :
if you're asking that broad a question, then you're probably just getting into it, and this is about as cheap as you'll find a CINEMA lens. Rokinon is Samyang, a Chinese company that makes a ton of lenses. a quick look at reviews say it's sharp. it's about as fast as most cine primes get, too, so on paper it's nice, and would be great to learn on, since 25mm is a v common focal length for videography and filmmaking.
i think most would suggest getting to know technique before spending a lot on lenses, as it's not going to matter nearly as much until you know enough to know what lens characteristics you're looking for, and are able to properly work with them. "budget" full frame cine primes are around $1000-1500 these days, at that price point there are a growing number of options.
I don't know of many alternatives at this price, however. and these are supposed to have an image almost exactly like their XEEN line, which is a perfectly fine line of cine lenses... for this price I'm almost tempted, but i have too many at this focal length already. if you're getting into video this is a great deal

Just a tiny clarification: samyang/rokinon is from South Korea.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samyang_Optics
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11-06-2023 at 08:43 AM.
11-06-2023 at 08:43 AM.
Quote from cosmocoz :
if you're asking that broad a question, then you're probably just getting into it, and this is about as cheap as you'll find a CINEMA lens. Rokinon is Samyang, a Chinese company that makes a ton of lenses. a quick look at reviews say it's sharp. it's about as fast as most cine primes get, too, so on paper it's nice, and would be great to learn on, since 25mm is a v common focal length for videography and filmmaking.
i think most would suggest getting to know technique before spending a lot on lenses, as it's not going to matter nearly as much until you know enough to know what lens characteristics you're looking for, and are able to properly work with them. "budget" full frame cine primes are around $1000-1500 these days, at that price point there are a growing number of options.
I don't know of many alternatives at this price, however. and these are supposed to have an image almost exactly like their XEEN line, which is a perfectly fine line of cine lenses... for this price I'm almost tempted, but i have too many at this focal length already. if you're getting into video this is a great deal
incorrect: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samyang_Optics
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11-06-2023 at 08:45 AM.
11-06-2023 at 08:45 AM.
Quote from kwengca :
The ef mounts and DSLR mount versions are more sought after (for manual focus) because they can be adapted to all mirrorless systems, which you understand. The E mount version is locked into E mount so they're probably sitting on shelves, this the lower price. Makes plenty of sense to me.
Sure, that's the accountant's perspective.

I'm furthermore annoyed by their refusal to show the actual product pictures of what they're selling. They always only show the EF mount version. The product actually being discussed here does not have the aperture ring right next to the lens fitting -- it's after the long "dumb" adapter.
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nnbc
11-06-2023 at 09:46 AM.
11-06-2023 at 09:46 AM.
I thought clicked apertures were undesirable and cinema lenses. Also, this lacks autofocus so don't get this to shoot videos of your kids.
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TenderSink4243
11-06-2023 at 10:47 AM.
11-06-2023 at 10:47 AM.
Is this MF or AF?
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