"Michael" wrote in message
news:2012102314552084131-adunc79617@mypacksnet...
:I am looking into the Rokinon f/3.5 8mm fisheye for my D5000. The B&H
: reviews look good and it is much less expensive than Nikon's 10mm
: f/2.8. B&H sells it for $299 without the focus confirm chip and $329
: with the focus confirm chip.
:
: Does anyone have any experience with this lens?
:
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: Michael

Hello Michael.
The Rokinon lens looks very similar to the Samyang 8mm lens which I use on
my Canon DSLR.
My lens isis totally manual; I have to focus it myself and set the aperture
myself.
I'm happy with the lens and already have recommended it to friernds. The
only problem with the Samyang is that the lens seems hard to find in Canon
fit; it's much easier to find it in Nikon fit.
The only weakness of the lens is spring loaded lugs which hold the cap onto
the lens. The spring can pop out and then the cap won't stay on the lens. A
suitable replacement spring is the small sprung tube which holds watch
straps onto the body of the watch.

Best wishes, Ian.