If you are looking for a good full frame autofocus capable prime lens, Rokinon has now expanded its range with a new 35mm addition.
Rokinon lenses have always offered good value, and true to form it has now expanded its range to include a new 35mm f/1.4 autofocus model, bringing the range up to four lenses.
The new 35mm lens is clearly fast, making extremely shallow depth of field possible on full frame sensors. Focussing is taken care of by an internal mechanism and a none rotating front element, which will make use with matte boxes or screw in filters such as polarisers easy to work with.
It uses 11 glass elements in 9 groups, and the minimum focusing distance is 0.98ft. The filter thread is 67mm. The aperture ranges from f/1.4 through to f/16.
MSRP is $799, and the lens will be available in November.
It is always good to see wider choice when it comes to lenses, especially fast glass such as this. While the autofocus nature may not primarily suit cine style shoots, such a lens can make a good all rounder, and do double duty for both stills and video work.
The press release from Rokinon follows on the next page.
ROKINON 35mm F1.4 AF for Sony EHigh Speed Full Frame Auto Focus Lens ROKINON’s Auto Focus System Grows to Four.
(New York, New York) October 10, 2017 – ROKINON is proud to introduce the 35mm F1.4 AF Full Frame Wide Angle, the 4th in its series of Auto Focus Full Frame lenses (14mm F2.8 AF, 35mm F2.8 AF, 50mm F1.4 AF) speci cally designed for Sony E mount cameras. With an expected delivery in November, and a MSRP of $799.00, this new prime is designed to meet, and even exceed the performance of its direct competition at a more affordable price.
Designed speci cally for the unique rear element to sensor distance of Sony E mount cameras, and to deliver outstanding resolution, its optical con guration of 11 elements in 9 groups utilizes 2 Aspherical and 2 High-Refractive Index lens elements, plus Ultra Multi Coating to minimize aberrations and unnecessary light dispersion.
To enhance the exceptional optical technology of the ROKINON 35mm F1.4 AF, a new, quiet, fast, and precise IF (Internal Focusing) autofocus system is employed for superior focus detection that will capture any moment clearly.
The bright F1.4 maximum aperture takes the stress out of working in di cult lighting conditions, and provides shallow depth of eld for greater point of focus control, while the circular 9-blade diaphragm delivers pleasing bokeh at all settings.
Additional features include a durable all metal housing with a user-friendly grip, a removable and reversible for storage lens hood, and full compatibility with APS-C Sony E-mount cameras, where it will provide an equivalent focal length of approximately 52mm for a “normal” angle of view.
The new ROKINON 35mm F1.4 AF Full Frame lens for Sony E is designed to appeal to enthusiasts and professionals who are ready to take the next step up in wide angle photography where outstanding image clarity, contrast, color delity, high corner to corner resolution are priority.
ROKINON 35mm F1.4 AF for Sony EHigh Speed Full Frame Auto Focus Lens ROKINON’s Auto Focus System Grows to Four
(New York, New York) October 10, 2017 – ROKINON is proud to introduce the 35mm F1.4 AF Full Frame Wide Angle, the 4th in its series of Auto Focus Full Frame lenses (14mm F2.8 AF, 35mm F2.8 AF, 50mm F1.4 AF) speci cally designed for Sony E mount cameras. With an expected delivery in November, and a MSRP of $799.00, this new prime is designed to meet, and even exceed the performance of its direct competition at a more affordable price.
Designed speci cally for the unique rear element to sensor distance of Sony E mount cameras, and to deliver outstanding resolution, its optical con guration of 11 elements in 9 groups utilizes 2 Aspherical and 2 High-Refractive Index lens elements, plus Ultra Multi Coating to minimize aberrations and unnecessary light dispersion.
To enhance the exceptional optical technology of the ROKINON 35mm F1.4 AF, a new, quiet, fast, and precise IF (Internal Focusing) autofocus system is employed for superior focus detection that will capture any moment clearly.
The bright F1.4 maximum aperture takes the stress out of working in di cult lighting conditions, and provides shallow depth of eld for greater point of focus control, while the circular 9-blade diaphragm delivers pleasing bokeh at all settings.
Additional features include a durable all metal housing with a user-friendly grip, a removable and reversible for storage lens hood, and full compatibility with APS-C Sony E-mount cameras, where it will provide an equivalent focal length of approximately 52mm for a “normal” angle of view.
The new ROKINON 35mm F1.4 AF Full Frame lens for Sony E is designed to appeal to enthusiasts and professionals who are ready to take the next step up in wide angle photography where outstanding image clarity, contrast, color delity, high corner to corner resolution are priority.
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