Is this the same lens that's rebranded for rokinon and samyang?
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I'm not sure. You should call the manufacture. Here is the Vivitar support hotline 1-800-592-9541. They should be able to help you. I called them when I purchased my exact lens. They were able to clear up all my questions. The lens is amazing quality for the price. The only bad thing about this lens is it makes my DSLR a little top heavy. So you really should have a tripod if your going to use this lens for long periods of time. Hope that helps.
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There's no comparison. The 16mm with converter is as good a substitute as you will find, but cannot hold a candle to the Rokinon. The latter is better corrected across the frame, better designed (Samyang patent), and very, very sharp. But the 16mm gives you the equivalent of a 24mm on a 35mm format - which may be a more useful combination for some shooters. I have a 16-50 PZ that covers 16mm acceptably.
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It looks like this one is for Nikon. They make one for Canon, I own it and it's amazing. Absolutely love this lens.
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Yes - Review of the better lens and differences between the two can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap0NQfWuKKE
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They are not the same. Find the Nikon version. If you can't I have one i'll sell you. Tom@reynoldssales.com
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As with any lens, if you buy the version that matches your camera, in this case Canon, it will work. Be careful to check which mount you are buying. Also you should realize that this lens is the same as the Rokinon, Samyang, and Bower 85mm lenses. It is sold under several names. I can vouch for the image quality. It takes beautiful images but remember that it is MANUAL focus. I have switched to using a 100mm f2.8 lens. The in focus area is not as narrow but for portrait work it is narrow enough and having auto focus really is better.
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Yes absolutely like the original except for the brand name on the lens hood. It's a complete identical clone. Best buy for your money
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The one I received was a USA lens with Sigma warranty. It was NOT a "grey market" lens.
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yes, but this doesn't match the lens that you sell. The title and specification refers to another type of lens: the Samyang 14mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Aspherical Wide Angle.
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Mainly price. The Rokinon lenses are very good. I own a 35 and 24 Rokinon as well as some Canons. I think they perform extremely well.
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As far as I'm aware they are the same lens design and both made by Samyang in Korea-- just different name brand.
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This is a USA lens. Amazon price was competitive (for a Nikon, which I consider somewhat overpriced... But, honestly, it is a much better lens than the competition, based on the comments in reviews on sites such as this AND various photography 'enthusiast' sites (such as photo magazine sponsored sites). I have NOT personally, physically compared to the competition, but I'm happy with the purchase.).
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The lens is manufactured by Samyang with various labels that include Rokinon.
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The lens is the same. I would recommend purchasing from Amazon, as there are no significant discounts and Amazon standing behind their products and purchasers, to include no-charge 2 day shipping if a Prime member worth it. By the way, a great lens. If you are a pro then go for it, but the new 24-240 lens at $995 is a great bargain and a great lens covering a 10X magnification, relatively light, and works great on e-mount Sony's. I just got mine and am ecstatic with it.
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I have two Nex-7 and a Nex-3 cameras and I have not noticed any "purple fringing" with this lens. My main issue with the lens is that, even stopped down to the max, it does not seem as sharp as it should be. I have a SONY 16mm f/2.8 Wide Angle and the Rokinon is no where as sharp as that lens. Maybe I am expecting too much. Don't get me wrong. I use and enjoy the Fish-eye FX this lens provides, soft or not.
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If your Rokinon is an AI Nikon Mount, then yes, but if your lens is a Canon lens then no. Are you trying to mount your Rokinon to a Canon body? And is your Rokinon a Nikon AI lens? Most likely not.
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We have not heard from Rokinon about a new lens being released as of yet. However, the manufacturer of Rokinon is Elite and they can be reached by calling 800-441-1100