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expiredActuallyMeister posted May 14, 2024 9:22 PM

Rokinon 135mm F1.8 AF Full Frame Telephoto Camera Lens (Sony E)

$522

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Rokinon has Rokinon 135mm F1.8 AF Full Frame Telephoto Camera Lens (Sony E, IO13518-E) on sale for $522.18 when you apply discount code PHOTO2024 during checkout. Shipping is free.

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About this Item:
  • E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to 22
  • Three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
  • Ultra-Precision Aspherical Element
  • Linear STM AF Motor
  • Customizable Control Switch
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 2.3'
  • Filter Thread Diameter: 82mm
  • 11-Blade Diaphragm
  • Removable Lens Hood

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Rokinon has Rokinon 135mm F1.8 AF Full Frame Telephoto Camera Lens (Sony E, IO13518-E) on sale for $522.18 when you apply discount code PHOTO2024 during checkout. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member ActuallyMeister for sharing this deal.
  • Note: When adding to cart you must un-check the Package Protection option to avoid an additional fee.
About this Item:
  • E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to 22
  • Three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
  • Ultra-Precision Aspherical Element
  • Linear STM AF Motor
  • Customizable Control Switch
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 2.3'
  • Filter Thread Diameter: 82mm
  • 11-Blade Diaphragm
  • Removable Lens Hood

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Written by SaltyOne | Staff

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Written by ActuallyMeister

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May 17, 2024 2:13 AM
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bestdeal113May 17, 2024 2:13 AM
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just got tamron 28 75mm Frown
May 17, 2024 1:38 PM
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TheEmfingerMay 17, 2024 1:38 PM
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The 50mm 1.4 ii is one of my go to lenses for general and portraits. I have an 85 GM, 70-200 GM, Tamron 28-75, and others, but I am always drawn to the 50 for the focal length, nice rendering, and compact-ish size. Highly recommend it.

Honestly for the money, all of the Samyang/Rokinon lenses I've tried have been great. The 85 1.4 was a workhorse before getting a good deal on the 85GM.
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May 17, 2024 2:03 PM
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ActuallyMeister
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May 17, 2024 2:03 PM
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Quote from TheEmfinger :
The 50mm 1.4 ii is one of my go to lenses for general and portraits. I have an 85 GM, 70-200 GM, Tamron 28-75, and others, but I am always drawn to the 50 for the focal length, nice rendering, and compact-ish size. Highly recommend it.

Honestly for the money, all of the Samyang/Rokinon lenses I've tried have been great. The 85 1.4 was a workhorse before getting a good deal on the 85GM.
I can't really see myself using a 50mm. And 1.4 below 85mm, the DOF is too shallow I can't keep entire face in focus, yes eyes is sharp but sometimes nose is not or if they tilt their heads the other eyes is out of focus. So I just use 85mm at 2.0 or 135mm (yes further away for body shots)

I kept my 35mm 1.8, but i use it mostly for family pictures at minimum 2.8, lower than that some faces are out of focus. Some 28mm are too distorted for my taste, so anything below 28mm i just use for landscape and avoid people.

Sold my Tamrom 17-28, 28-200, 85mm. I just kept Rokinon 35mm 1.8, 135mm 1.8, and planning to buy that 24-70mm 2.8 but maybe I will just spend the extra cash for a Sigma 24-70mm 2.8 ii. But I agree Samyang/Rokinon primes are best in value
May 17, 2024 3:48 PM
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ejwongMay 17, 2024 3:48 PM
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Quote from TheEmfinger :
The 50mm 1.4 ii is one of my go to lenses for general and portraits. I have an 85 GM, 70-200 GM, Tamron 28-75, and others, but I am always drawn to the 50 for the focal length, nice rendering, and compact-ish size. Highly recommend it.

Honestly for the money, all of the Samyang/Rokinon lenses I've tried have been great. The 85 1.4 was a workhorse before getting a good deal on the 85GM.
What do you like more now with the 85GM?
May 18, 2024 5:05 AM
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suprenMay 18, 2024 5:05 AM
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Quote from glass_tiki :
Great price, it's the second lowest ever ($475 on prime day). Sharp lens at wide open and great build quality. At full price I would consider a used 135GM, but at this sale price it's super tempting
pretty much the same price. 522 is with tax!!
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May 18, 2024 6:09 AM
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heyu415May 18, 2024 6:09 AM
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This is a great price for a great lens. I paid $699 almost a year ago for mine, and I thought that was a bargain.
May 18, 2024 6:30 AM
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espyMay 18, 2024 6:30 AM
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Samyang's site has the same pricing now too, for those that want matching lenses Smilie

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May 18, 2024 9:33 AM
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spooky187May 18, 2024 9:33 AM
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Quote from ActuallyMeister :
I used that for checkout. But weird that Rokinon called me first before they can process and ship the lens. I would highly suggest logging in and getting rewards to get extra offs on your purchase and checkout via paypal
What is this benefit with prime buy? Can you explain?
May 18, 2024 11:48 AM
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sturmenMay 18, 2024 11:48 AM
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Outstanding lens! I tested it against the Sony GM 135 f/1.8 and the sharpness was neck and neck.
May 18, 2024 12:33 PM
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machitMay 18, 2024 12:33 PM
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Seeing $622, is it dead?
May 18, 2024 1:31 PM
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eyeslickMay 18, 2024 1:31 PM
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Quote from bigboiahoy :
Seems like a lot of Sony lens deals recently. Wish there were some for Canon EF.
Canon is the only major camera brand that is not embracing third-party lenses, which is hurting creators1. Limiting third-party RF lenses would boost the sale of Canon's own lenses, but it could also turn away photographers and videographers to competing brands2. The makers of third-party accessory lenses are not given information when Canon introduces new features or improves the performance of its cameras and lenses, which makes it difficult for them to continue to work on new EOS bodies as they're developed3.
May 18, 2024 2:15 PM
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spooky187May 18, 2024 2:15 PM
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Quote from SIX29P :
If only the damn "buy with prime"
Button worked
What does this do? Just 5% back with the credit card ?
May 18, 2024 2:37 PM
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osv1May 18, 2024 2:37 PM
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this is a stepper motor lens so not the best choice for shooting sports stills, but most people won't be doing that.

i'd expect that portrait shooters would be all over this deal.
May 18, 2024 3:09 PM
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SamW5482May 18, 2024 3:09 PM
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Quote from 11A :
Nothing happens when I click on 'Buy with Prime'. What's supposed to happen?
Try different browser. Pretty sure you have AdBlock or other cookie blocker setting enabled

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May 18, 2024 3:45 PM
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MozartAMay 18, 2024 3:45 PM
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Quote from ActuallyMeister :
I can't really see myself using a 50mm. And 1.4 below 85mm, the DOF is too shallow I can't keep entire face in focus, yes eyes is sharp but sometimes nose is not or if they tilt their heads the other eyes is out of focus. So I just use 85mm at 2.0 or 135mm (yes further away for body shots)

I kept my 35mm 1.8, but i use it mostly for family pictures at minimum 2.8, lower than that some faces are out of focus. Some 28mm are too distorted for my taste, so anything below 28mm i just use for landscape and avoid people.

Sold my Tamrom 17-28, 28-200, 85mm. I just kept Rokinon 35mm 1.8, 135mm 1.8, and planning to buy that 24-70mm 2.8 but maybe I will just spend the extra cash for a Sigma 24-70mm 2.8 ii. But I agree Samyang/Rokinon primes are best in value
Yeah, taking birthday photo like someone blowing candles, using f1.8, either the person face or the cake may be a bit out of focus. For indoor living room, 135mm is too far so have to use at least 2.8 in those case and provide more light if necessary at night.

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