I have some of their other glass (because I don't mind manual lenses) and absolutely love it. Although the Canon 24mm T/S has some advantages over the Rokinon/Samyang/Bower, I'm willing to work around them for a lens that is on sale for 1/3 of the price.
Besides, if you really want to know if it will work for you, you can rent it and test drive one for yourself at LensRentals
Just to be clear about this post, I'm not saying that this lens will work for everyone or that you should buy it now. The point was to inform people who may have been considering the lens that they can now get it for 1/3 of Canon's price, instead of the usual 1/2.
Just passing along discount information,
CAZ
Posted by Karl Buiter on October 4, 2013 at 6:54 PM
As a very recent new user of TS-E lenses, I have to say I really enjoyed using the TS-E 24mm on my Colorado run. So much so that my ZE 21/2.8 was getting jealous. I'll have to give that one more attention as the newness of the TS-E settles in.
My biggest surprise - I was quite satisfied with the TS-E 24mm and sometimes really could have used the TS-E 45 mm. I never felt a need for a wider TS-E 17mm. The artistry capable in these lenses is phenomenol, and subtle is often all you need.
Note you can find quality used or demo from reputable shops. I got mine as "D" demo from Adorama, but also LensAuthority.com as LensRentals used shop and BorrowLenses and others.
No experience with the Rokinon, however if thats what allows you to get into this game, I'll recommend jumping into the pond with one. Tilt-Shift really opens up some possibilities.
I'm seriously tempted to pick up this lens. I'm dissatisfied with the sharpness of my Canon 16-35 and will eventually own the 17mm for wide angle work but this Rokinon might be a good way to get my feet wet without having to take out a loan with my son as collateral.
I'm late to comment here, but if you're willing to go third-party, there's also an option to buy a single adapter from the German company Mirex that will let you put a medium-format lens onto your dSLR with the ability to do tilts and shifts. The adapter costs $600-$700, but then you can put different lenses on the front. You could put together a 35mm/55mm/80mm set of lenses, all with tilt/shift, for under $1500.
Bret, the Tamron SP 17/3.5 gets good reviews if you're willing to manual-focus (which you'd be doing with the T/S lens anyway). Focus stacking would get you most of the benefit of a T/S lens at a fraction of the price.
Posted by Bret Edge on October 12, 2013 at 1:16 AM
Thanks, Mark. I've tried focus stacking, and it certainly works, but I'm still old school and try to do as much as I can in the field to get the image right. I'm not one of those purists who looks down my nose at those who prefer digital techniques at all, though. I'd just rather spend time outside than sitting behind a computer!
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7 replieshttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Rokinon-24mm-F3-5-Aspherical-Tilt-Shift-Lens-for-Canon-SLR-Cameras-TSL24M-C-/310748953914?
Basically a T/S lens that is reviewed as good as Canon’s for only $724!
Side-by-side comparisons:
http://www.ronmartblog.com/2013/06/comparison-rokinon-vs-canon-24mm-tilt.html
http://fstoppers.com/fstoppers-reviews-the-rokinon-24mm-f3-5-tilt-shift-lens
Stand-alone reviews:
http://www.thephoblographer.com/2013/07/08/review-rokinon-tilt-shift-24mm-f3-5-ed-as-umc/
http://prestonmack.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-rokinon-24mm-tilt-shift-lens-is-it.html
I have some of their other glass (because I don't mind manual lenses) and absolutely love it. Although the Canon 24mm T/S has some advantages over the Rokinon/Samyang/Bower, I'm willing to work around them for a lens that is on sale for 1/3 of the price.
Besides, if you really want to know if it will work for you, you can rent it and test drive one for yourself at LensRentals
Just to be clear about this post, I'm not saying that this lens will work for everyone or that you should buy it now. The point was to inform people who may have been considering the lens that they can now get it for 1/3 of Canon's price, instead of the usual 1/2.
Just passing along discount information,
CAZ
My biggest surprise - I was quite satisfied with the TS-E 24mm and sometimes really could have used the TS-E 45 mm. I never felt a need for a wider TS-E 17mm. The artistry capable in these lenses is phenomenol, and subtle is often all you need.
Note you can find quality used or demo from reputable shops. I got mine as "D" demo from Adorama, but also LensAuthority.com as LensRentals used shop and BorrowLenses and others.
No experience with the Rokinon, however if thats what allows you to get into this game, I'll recommend jumping into the pond with one. Tilt-Shift really opens up some possibilities.
Bret, the Tamron SP 17/3.5 gets good reviews if you're willing to manual-focus (which you'd be doing with the T/S lens anyway). Focus stacking would get you most of the benefit of a T/S lens at a fraction of the price.