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Rokinon AF 35mm f/1.8 FE Compact Full Frame Wide Angle Lens for Sony E Expired

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Adorama has Rokinon AF 35mm f/1.8 FE Compact Full Frame Wide Angle Lens for Sony E (IO3518-E) for $329. Shipping is free.

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Includes:
  • AF 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E
  • Front and Rear Lens Caps
  • Lens Hood
Features:
  • Non-Rotating
  • Internal Focus
  • Full Frame
  • Circular Aperture
  • Silent AF
  • Low CA
  • Fixed Focal Length: Focal Length: 35mm
  • Lens Type: Wide Angle Lens
  • Special Features: Bokeh Effect
  • Filter Size: Focal Length: 58mm

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This is a lens not a camera. Sony does make good cameras for low light. Generally speaking, the images from a low megapixel camera (like an a7S III) will have less noise than images from a high megapixel camera (like an a7R III).

As far as lenses go, one with a large aperture can let in more light allowing you can keep your ISO lower. This lens can go to f/1.8 so it will perform well. 35mm may not be wide enough for astrophotography though and it may be difficult to focus on stars at f/1.8.

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jc0331
03-03-2021 at 02:36 PM.
03-03-2021 at 02:36 PM.
Is this camera good for low lights? We are planning to see the northern lights sorry camera noob.
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robclinn4
03-03-2021 at 03:51 PM.
03-03-2021 at 03:51 PM.
yahoo repped
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InstanceNoodle
03-03-2021 at 04:24 PM.
03-03-2021 at 04:24 PM.
Quote from LuckyHunter8 :
Read the comment by epterkim

Epterkim was talking specifically about the a7iii and leeryan was asking about a7ii... I am not sure if there is a difference...
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Robberstea
03-03-2021 at 04:29 PM.
03-03-2021 at 04:29 PM.
Quote from jc0331 :
Is this camera good for low lights? We are planning to see the northern lights sorry camera noob.

This is a lens not a camera. Sony does make good cameras for low light. Generally speaking, the images from a low megapixel camera (like an a7S III) will have less noise than images from a high megapixel camera (like an a7R III).

As far as lenses go, one with a large aperture can let in more light allowing you can keep your ISO lower. This lens can go to f/1.8 so it will perform well. 35mm may not be wide enough for astrophotography though and it may be difficult to focus on stars at f/1.8.
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kalatoker
03-03-2021 at 05:45 PM.
03-03-2021 at 05:45 PM.
Quote from JunjunD :
Is this good for videos? I have a 85mm f1.8 from sony for close up shots. I am wondering if I should get 35mm rokinon rather than sony for videos.

Sony is better for videos as it has no focus breathing.
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doeunsama
03-03-2021 at 06:13 PM.
03-03-2021 at 06:13 PM.
Quote from JunjunD :
Is this good for videos? I have a 85mm f1.8 from sony for close up shots. I am wondering if I should get 35mm rokinon rather than sony for videos.

The sony is better for video
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blacklabel036
03-03-2021 at 06:56 PM.
03-03-2021 at 06:56 PM.
Quote from JunjunD :
Is this good for videos? I have a 85mm f1.8 from sony for close up shots. I am wondering if I should get 35mm rokinon rather than sony for videos.
I would probably spend a bit more money and get the Tamron 17-28mm for video. Check out the reviews. Oh and try urlhasbeenblocked. I was able to score one for $720 no taxes and free shipping.
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kosanovskiy1
03-04-2021 at 01:00 AM.
03-04-2021 at 01:00 AM.
Is this the weatherized version? Also I believe this doesnt have stabilization if im correct.
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DungN
03-04-2021 at 04:59 AM.
03-04-2021 at 04:59 AM.
Quote from Wasser :
Just got the Samyang flavor for $20 more a few days ago. 😪

It is nice - sharp wide open, fairly light and compact. No issues.

Sam's here damm
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ITstallion23
03-04-2021 at 05:47 AM.
03-04-2021 at 05:47 AM.
You had me at "silent af"
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svashist
03-04-2021 at 07:44 AM.
03-04-2021 at 07:44 AM.
Is this the exact same as the samyang lens? Weird they have two identical lenses with different brand names.
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Topher22
03-04-2021 at 07:57 AM.
03-04-2021 at 07:57 AM.
I have this but am probably going to get rid of it. It's small , light, and inexpensive but the rendering just is weird and the way it treats some highlights is weird. I wasn't sure until I got some other lenses from sigma and tamron which render way better.

So, good for a budget, but otherwise no.
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chaimav
03-04-2021 at 08:24 AM.
03-04-2021 at 08:24 AM.
Quote from svashist :
Is this the exact same as the samyang lens? Weird they have two identical lenses with different brand names.
Samyang is the OEM. Rokinon is an American company that has a deal with Samyang to rebrand their lenses and sell them in the USA under the Rokinon name. As for why, your guess is as good as mine, but obviously it has been beneficial to both companies because they continue to do it.
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JunjunD
03-04-2021 at 09:24 AM.
03-04-2021 at 09:24 AM.
Quote from kalatoker :
Sony is better for videos as it has no focus breathing.

Thanks! That's what I thought. Review on this camera shows the autofocus is not too bad compare to Sony though.
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JunjunD
03-04-2021 at 09:26 AM.
03-04-2021 at 09:26 AM.
Quote from doeunsama :
The sony is better for video

Thank for the feedback. I'd wait for a deal on Sony lens.
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