Rokinon 14mm Wide Angle Lens - First Impressions

I was quite excited to get my new Rokinon 14mm wide angle lens, as I am with each of my new camera-related acquisitions, and wanted to post a few images and give you my first impressions.

Firstly, the lens looks to be extremely well built and sturdy. It is fairly compact, not too long in length, not too wide. It comes in a nice package and includes a felt soft case. It fits snuggly onto my Sony A99 and the manual focus ring is smooth and quiet.

I just received it yesterday and only had the chance so far to snap a few photos in my army barracks room here at Camp Casey, Korea. I'll take it out into the world this weekend. Check back for more pics.

Price $279 (eBay)

The interior of my army barracks room at Camp Casey, South Korea

Shot with Sony A99 and Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 wide angle lens

Rokinon 14mm wide angle lens

Rokinon 14mm wide angle lens

Rokinon 14mm wide angle lens

Sample image shot with Rokinon 14mm wide angle lens

Rokinon 8mm Ultra Wide Angle Fish Eye Lens - Sample video and pics

Few things give me more pleasure than the arrival of a package at my mail box, knowing that what's inside said package is a brand new lens to play with. I was thrilled to pieces yesterday with the arrival of just such a package. Inside this particular package was my new Rokinon 8mm Ultra Wide Angle Fish Eye lens! I took it out for a test spin, dinner out in Korea made a perfect opportunity to try it out.

View more photos on my Flickr page here.