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Review on πŸ“· Rokinon 100mm F2.8 ED UMC Telephoto Macro Lens for Sony E-Mount Cameras - Full Frame, Interchangeable Lens by Aida Plata

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Exceptional value with some inconveniences

With this latest generation of products, Samyang/Rokinon is ready to compete with the big names. Having taken over a hundred shots with this lens I feel I can give a pretty good grasp of its performance. Pros: * High sharpness at all apertures * Silky, buttery smooth bokeh * Absolutely wonderful macro capability * Very good color reproduction. * No edges or CA at all, but it's not without its flaws. They are minor and not associated with excellent optics in my opinion, but they are worth mentioning. Cons: * Included hood - a joke. It won't stay in place and will fall off by itself. * The aperture ring is very uneven and elusive. * It's quite heavy and long (compared to the X-E2's body size), so don't expect it to be your unbiased workhorse. Overall, however, Samyang/Rokinon have done a fantastic job with this lens. If you're looking for a reasonably fast 150mm prime lens (Fuji equivalent) at a reasonable price, this lens should be on your leaderboard.

Pros
  • Comfortable
Cons
  • Raw