Rokinon AF 45mm f/1.8 FE Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 13, 2019


The leaked Samyang 45mm f/1.8 that leaked a few days ago has now been officially announced and it available for preorder at B&H Photo and Adorama.

Product Highlights

  • E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
  • One Extra-Low Dispersion Element
  • Two Aspherical Elements
  • Ultra Multi-Coating
  • Linear STM AF Motor, MF Override
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Specifications

Model NameAF 45mm F1.8 FE
Aperture RangeF1.8 ~ 22
Lens opticalConstruction7 Elements in 6 Groups
Special lensASP 2, ED 1
CoatingUMC
Minimum Focusing Distance0.45 m (1.48ft)
Magnification Ratiox 0.12
Diaphragm Blades9
Filter Size49.0mm
Maximum Diameter61.8mm
MountSony FE
Angle of viewFull Frame52.31 ˚
ASP-C35.31 ˚
Length56.1mm
Weight162g
AF MotorLinear STM

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Sony Savings Ending Tonight

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 11, 2019


Sony’s current offers have should end tonight at midnight.

Sony Bodies
Sony a9 (Save $1,000):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7RIII (Save $400):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7rII (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7sII (Save $400):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony a6300 (Save $150):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a6000 (Save $150):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a5100 (Save $150):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony FE Lens Savings
Sony FE 28mm f/2 (Save $25):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA(Save $50):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 (Save $50):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 (Save $50):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon/ Adorama
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon/ Adorama
Sony 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 FE OSS:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE (Save $200):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Samyang AF 35mm f/2.8 FE (Save $130):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE (Save $269):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 FE (Save $250):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Other Samyang Discounts:
B&H Photo / Adorama

APS-C NEX E-Mount Lenses
Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS (Save $50):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS (Save $50):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 20mm f/2.8(Save $50):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 16mm f/2.8 (Save $25):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sony E 10-18mm f/4 OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS (Save $100):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS (Save $50):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Samyang AF35mm f/1.4, AF85mm f/1.4, AF 35mm f/2.8, and AF 24mm f/2.8 Firmware Updates

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 11, 2019


Samyang released firmware updates for the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE, Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE, Samyang AF 35mm f/2.8 FE, and Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE over the past few weeks. The updates can be download here.

Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Samyang AF 35mm f/2.8 FE: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Samyang AF 24mm f/2.8 FE: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Godox V1 vs Profoto A1: Only Get The Profoto If You Have A Lot Of Their Equipment

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 10, 2019

It sounds like the Godox V1 is a huge win against the Profoto A1

  • Both are hard speed lights
  • Both have 9 stop range, but Godox does 9.2 while the Profoto is a little more accurate
  • Both lose about 3 stops of power when doing HSS
  • Profoto has a nice transition, but it’s not soft
  • Godox has a smooth transition which leads to better light
  • Godox light pattern has 90%+ preference in their light pattern
  • Recycle time is about the same
  • Profoto can retain their recycle time vs Godox will go into thermal protection mode after about 30 shot
  • Godox can perform more full power flashes
  • The Profoto kills the battery while in standby so the Godox battery lasts a lot longer
  • The Profoto died after 90 min of standby and one flash in a test video they did
  • Both have very consistent color
  • Godox has a more blue color than the Profoto, but it’s more consistent
  • Godox V1 is a little more powerful at it’s max output, and both have the same low power, but the V1 is faster at lower power
  • Can’t make a determination about which is better built
  • The magnetic modifiers work great on both
  • Godox one-upped Profoto
  • The only argument for the Profoto over the Godox is that you have a lot of Profoto equipment

Godox V1: Adorama / Amazon
Godox XPro-S: B&H Photo / Amazon
Profoto Air Remote TTL-S: B&H Photo / Adorama
Profoto A1: B&H Photo / Adorama

via FujiAddict

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Rokinon Posts Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE Specs

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 10, 2019


Rokinon published the page for the Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE today here but pulled it down already. Below are the specs:

Model: IO45AF-E
MSRP: $399
UPC: 0-84438-76619-6
Focal Length: 45mm
Maximum Aperture: F1.8
Coverage: Full Frame (FX)

Optical Construction: 7 Glass Elements in 6 Groups
Aperture Range: F1.8 – 22
Diaphragm Blades: 9
Coating: Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC)

Minimum Focusing Distance: 17.7″ (0.45m)
Filter Size: 49mm
Lens Hood: Removable
Maximum Diameter: 2.43” (61.8mm)
Weight: 5.71oz (162g)
Length: 2.2″ (56.1mm)

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Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE Product Photos Leaked

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 9, 2019


Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE product photos have leaked from Nokishita.


via Nokishita

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