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Tina Cruz photo
Norway, Oslo
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Review on πŸ“· Rokinon HD8M-C 8mm f/3.5 HD Fisheye Lens with Removable Hood for Canon DSLR: The Ultimate Creative Tool for Expansive and Distorted Photography - Fixed-Non-Zoom Lens, Black by Tina Cruz

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I could never focus properly

I was dying to try this lens but ended up being disappointed. I haven't found a combination of settings to sharpen the image. I started with old fashioned film cameras many years ago, so I understand manual focus and settings. Unfortunately I couldn't get this lens to focus near or at infinity or anywhere in between. An internet search revealed that this lens appears to have a known focus ring adjustment issue, although I'm not sure if it's an earlier or later version. In any case, this particular copy was blurred at all settings. I know some people rave about sharpness, but obviously it's a shit shoot out whether you'll get a good copy or it will be necessary *and* you're willing to calibrate focus yourself. In the end I returned it.

Pros
  • Useful beyond its intended purpose
Cons
  • Appearance