Samyang 12mm for xt1 landscapes

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Does anyone use the Samyang 12mm f2 for landscape work on an xt1? Just wondered how it well that combo works?

Just after a reasonable priced wide as can't afford the fuji offerings, and this one for £250 seems a good bet.

Thanks
 
In my opnion the best combo you can get for landscapes . Great lens
 
I've got a Samsung 8 mm on my XT-1. A bit wider than yours but works very well. Only cost £125.
 
mickledore said:
I've got a Samsung 8 mm on my XT-1. A bit wider than yours but works very well. Only cost £125.
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Pretty sure that's supposed to read Samyang rather than Samsung... I have a feeling that some autocowrecked machines change Samyang to Samsung which can confuse the issue! (Even more confusingly, the green link in the original post takes you to a Samsung fit Samyang lens!
 
Nod said:
Pretty sure that's supposed to read Samyang rather than Samsung... I have a feeling that some autocowrecked machines change Samyang to Samsung which can confuse the issue! (Even more confusingly, the green link in the original post takes you to a Samsung fit Samyang lens!
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Doh. You're right again!
I presume this is your favourite song....


Yes it should be Samyang, but I was typing on the mobile watching John Lee Hooker with a whisky (or two) at my side.
 
I forget who but someone took excessive umbrage at me pointing out that he'd recommended a Samsung lens and he blamed autocowrecks so figured that was probable in this case too. One reason I hate having something 2nd guess me!
 
Yes I hate this fancy word guessing, but I was a bit too "relaxed" to remember to check my post.

We'll no doubt have a long whinge in Iceland. There will be some long nights to fill!
 
I presently have the Fuji XF 14mm f/2.8 lens, I've got the urge to go slightly wider with the Samyang 12mm f/2 myself. I've been doing lots of homework about the Samyang 12mm lens lately, viewing hundreds of images taken with it via flickr site, it does seem a lot of lens for really little money!

A photographic friend of mine just bought one a few days ago and he's been showing me a few landscape images which look stunning. I'm now giving thought to possibly selling my XF 14mm and aim for the Samyang 12mm f/2.

I shoot with both X-Pro 1 and X-E 1 bodies.
 
mickledore said:
Yes I hate this fancy word guessing, but I was a bit too "relaxed" to remember to check my post.

We'll no doubt have a long whinge in Iceland. There will be some long nights to fill!
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I know the feeling. Well!!!

Hoping that I'm a bit more able to stay awake later when we get to Iceland. I still seem to be an early riser and faller. Bloody modern world... (Mumble, grumble, snarl!!!)
 
My favourite lens before selling the xt-1. Absolutly perfect for night photography. Extremelly small, light, cheap and well built. I had nothing against this lens! Noticeable vignetting when shot at f/2.8 at night but very easily processed!

I've sold my xt1 and I miss the Samyang 12mm!
 
Great replies thanks! Seems like the xt1 and samyang 12mm are a great match for landscapes!
 
Thanks Ian, I was very happy with that trip and especially the Samyang. I think the Exif was still showing it as 50mm though, just to clarify for anyone wondering!
 
Alan Clogwyn said:
Thanks Ian, I was very happy with that trip and especially the Samyang. I think the Exif was still showing it as 50mm though, just to clarify for anyone wondering!
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Does the exif don't show what you are telling them to show?

Need to select shot without a lens and then select the focal length manually in the menu? No f-stop showing obviously.
 
Yes you set the focal length in the menu, whatever you set there then shows up in the exif. I hadn't changed it to 12mm for that set.
 
Anyone have new images taken with the Samyang 12mm (Fuji fit) ? Would love to view more images from anyone shooting this fabulous lens, thanks.

Peter
 
macvisual said:
Anyone have new images taken with the Samyang 12mm (Fuji fit) ? Would love to view more images from anyone shooting this fabulous lens, thanks.

Peter
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Yeh, go back to my flickr page. There's even a 180 degree Pano taken with it.
 
Ok, I'm about to purchase a Samyang 12mm f/2 (Fuji X fit) lens asap, if anyone is looking to part with there's please let me know. Thank you.

peter
 
Be interested in seeing results from both lenses. I'll have a look at your Flickr, Alan.
 
macvisual said:
Mr 'UPS' van man delivered the Samyang 12mm f/2 (Fuji X) fit after 6pm today, "I'm running late" the van driver informed me.

I'm working tomorrow so I'll try get a few practice shots taken and upload soon. Looking forward to our new relationship.

:)
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Would you recommend that company then? Seems like you got it fast at least!
 
How does the MF work with the new-new Firmware that came out last week? It apparently improved MF features and "accuracy" ?
 
dd1989 said:
How does the MF work with the new-new Firmware that came out last week? It apparently improved MF features and "accuracy" ?
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I've yet to try it, but the theory is that it gives a more accurate placing of the Peaking lines.
 
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