Unboxing of the new Rokinon 10mm f/2.8 Micro Four Thirds
Olympus Pen: Portraits of a Camera (Qamera).
Jeremy: “I know you try to keep more to positive MFT news, but I would be very interested in getting some official word from Olympus on the widely reported rear dial responsiveness issue on the EM1, or some inside info from one of your trusted source on what the plan is to deal with this issue. It has been reported in numerous places, by many users…
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/53430520
http://www.mu-43.com/showthread.php?t=58210
http://www.mu-43.com/showthread.php?t=66562
http://www.danielkcheung.com/blog/olympus-omd-em1-rear-dial-issue-fault
https://www.flickr.com/groups/om-d_user/discuss/72157642468118213/”
Dino: “I wanted to share an article I wrote comparing the OMD E-M1 with the Canon 5D Mark 2. Both cameras are highly capable tools in their own ways and I think the biggest take away from my experience using both is not what is the best camera on paper, rather what is the best camera for you.
http://13thfloorphotography.blogspot.com/2014/07/canon-5d-mark-ii-vs-olympus-omd-e-m1.html”
Jurek: “Video testing the reworked SLR Magic HyperPrime CINE II 25mm T0.95. The update allows the lens to hold the SLR Anamorphot without the need for a lens support. This frees the camera (here the GH4) to become a truly portable 4K CinemaScope camera: https://vimeo.com/98099505“
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So, apparently, I’m really not paying attention, or getting old, or both. I completely forgot about the Rokinon 10/2.8. That’s a fantastic, much-needed addition. When the 300/4 comes, the system will be more than complete.
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I hope the Kowa 8.5mm will be a lot more compact than this device.
+1000!
Definitely! That thing is a beast!
8.5mm interests me a lot more than 10mm.
This rokinon is really too big…
A good size for video. I think that’s it’s main purpose.
Has anybody noticed that the photo on the box looks rather shorter than the real one?
I had the rear dial issue. I sent the camera to Olympus and they fixed it under warranty. I would hope newer production units would not have this problem as it is more costly to fix under warranty.
The consistent failure rate over time on this really makes me concerned about the longevity of the camera. At this point, it seems clear it’s not just one run of cameras. Some people have even had the issue crop up again after sending it for a fix (and I assume having the part replaced). If the part has this kind of failure rate when new, how can I expect it to last for years? I don’t care that 80% of people will change bodies within 18 months. Making the decision to cut corners on cameras that cost $1400 is insulting.
Funny, this Rokinon lens has a bulit-in adapter (DSLR > M43)…. actually sadly…
It’s available with a native M4/3 mount, as well.
Getting it with a more universal mount, like a Nikon F mount, it could be adapted and used with pretty much any mirrorless camera out there.
Add a SpeedBooster for a bit more wideness and speed, too!
The thing is already huge, so why not?
Actually adding a speedbooster would also make the setup a little more compact, just not lighter.
Adding any adapter to the lens,would make this already huge lens even bigger and heavier, how could you think otherwise
They meant that by getting the F mount, and adding the speedbooster that also adapts the lens to M4/3, it would be more compact than the same lens with a regular DSLR > M4/3 adapter already built in. And brighter, etc… In other words, the speedbooster is shorter than the normal adapter.
Jeremy, thanks for pointing that problem with the rear dial out. I have the problem but I thought that the problem was just me or buggy firmware. Reading that post, I realize that th eproblem is more pervasive than I realized and that is a hardware issue.
Olympus really needs to deal with the abundance of quality control issues. A lack of innovation and cameras/lenses that fall apart will insure they continue to lose money, regardless of how pretty their stuff is. Cracked bezels on the EM5, 12-40s that break in the bag, EM1 rear dial issue. Cheap parts to save a few pennies while charging customers $75 for a lens hood is NOT the way back to profitability.