Articles tagged "rokinon"

L-mount expansion: Samyang and Astrodesign join the L-Mount Alliance

The addition of Samyang/Rokinon to the L-Mount Alliance should significantly increase the number of lens options available to L-mount users.

Samyang announces second-generation $799 85mm F1.4 AF lens for Sony E-mount

This second-generation lens is smaller than its predecessor and uses a stepping motor, compared to the linear ultrasonic motors used in Samyang's first-generation 85mm F1.4 AF lens.

Samyang sneakily shares its first teaser for a forthcoming 135mm F1.8 lens for Sony E-mount cameras

Samyang managed to sneak an unreleased lens into its New Year's celebration post shared to Instagram.

Samyang's new 24-70mm F2.8 AF parfocal lens is available to purchase for ~$900, but only in Thailand (for now)

The lens isn't yet on Samyang's website, but Thai retailer Shopee reveals the details of the lens, which is currently available to order for what amounts to roughly $900.

Rokinon / Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE sample gallery

The Rokinon (Samyang in most regions) AF 35mm F1.8 FE is an impressively sharp standard prime for full-frame Sony mirrorless bodies. See how it performs in a variety of situations in our sample gallery.

Rokinon / Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE sample gallery

The AF 24mm F1.8 FE is one of Rokinon's latest lenses for Sony full-frame cameras (you may also find it under the Samyang brand name as well). We've put it to the test across Washington state, so check out our sample gallery to find out what it's made of at apertures wide and small.

Samyang announces new 12mm F2 autofocus lens for Sony APS-C mirrorless cameras

Samyang touts the new autofocus lens as a fast 'astrophotography-centric' prime.

Samyang’s new AF 24mm F1.8 lens features a dedicated ‘Astrophotography Mode’

The AF 24mm F1.8 lens features a unique ‘Astrophotography Mode’ that helps to lock focus at infinity for night sky photographs

Samyang teaser suggests two new astrophotography prime lenses will be released later this month

The two lenses will be released by the end of the month, according to the teaser, which shows the silhouette of a full-frame and a APS-C lens.

Samyang releases RF mount versions of its VDSLR MK II cine lens lineup

The new RF mount versions join the Canon EF, Canon M, Fuji X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F and Sony E mount versions, which were released in 2020.

Samyang announces its AF 85mm F1.4 lens is now available for Canon RF mount

Aside from the RF mount, the lens is identical to its Sony FE predecessor and is expected to retail for $800 when it starts shipping in June.

Samyang's new compact AF 75mm F1.8 FE lens has a neat little trick up its sleeve

The 75mm F1.8 autofocus lens from Samyang/Rokinon is compact, lightweight and has a fun little trick up its sleeve.

Rokinon announces 16mm T2.6 and 35mm T1.5, two new carbon fiber cine lenses

These two lenses bring the total number of XEEN CF lenses to five when you include the previously-announced 24mm T1.5, 50mm T1.5 and 85mm T1.5 lenses.

Samyang AF 14mm F2.8 RF arrives as the first third-party Canon RF autofocus lens

The lens marks the first third-party autofocus lens for Canon's RF lens mount. Pricing remains a mystery, but the lens is set to be available around the world in November 2019.

Samyang launches AF 18mm F2.8 FE lens for Sony full-frame cameras

The ‘ultra-compact’ lens weighs just 145g (5.1oz) and has autofocus to boot, all for $399.

Samyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 FE sample gallery

The Samyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 FE represents excellent value for money. We've been shooting, to see what it can do.

Rokinon announces pricing, availability of its new 45mm F1.8 lens for Sony full-frame cameras

Rokinon's new 45mm F1.8 autofocus lens is the latest in its 'Tiny Series' lineup.

Samyang announces new 85mm AF F-mount lens and its first two Z-mount lenses

Samyang has announced a new trio of lenses that include an 85mm F1.4 lens for Nikon F-mount systems in addition to a 14mm F2.8 and 85mm F1.4 manual focus lenses for Nikon Z-mount camera systems.

Samyang announces 35mm F1.2 'XPert' lens for EF mount cameras, due out in January

Lens manufacturer Samyang has announced the impending release of the fourth lens in its 'Xpert' lineup, a 35mm F1.2 lens for Canon EF mount cameras.

Samyang announces 85mm F1.8 lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras

Samyang, also known as Rokinon in select markets, has announced a 85mm F1.8 lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. It's set for a September 2018 release date at an MSRP of $399.

Rokinon AF 14mm F2.8 launches in September for Nikon F-mount

Previously available for Canon shooters, Rokinon's ultra-wide 14mm F2.8 with autofocus will be available this fall for Nikon.

Samyang releases 85mm F1.4 AF lens for Canon DSLRs

Samyang has launched its latest lens, the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF. This telephoto prime is a direct competitor to Canon's $1,600 alternative—and considering it's expected to retail for half the price, it looks like quite the bargain.

Samyang officially announces 24mm F2.8 AF lens, available in July for $400

One week after it was first seen in leaked images, Samyang—also known as Rokinon in the US—has unveiled a ‘tiny but wide’ 24mm F2.8 lens for full-frame Sony cameras.

Rokinon AF 14mm F2.8 EF sample gallery

We took the Canon variant of Rokinon/Samyang's AF 14mm F2.8 for a spin to see how this affordable wide-angle option performs out-and-about.

Budget wide: Rokinon AF 14mm F2.8 FE sample gallery

When it was announced in 2016, the Rokinon AF 14mm F2.8 FE was among the first full-frame autofocus lenses for Sony's a7-series mirrorless cameras. We wanted to see how this affordable wideangle prime performs on Sony's latest a7R III.

Rokinon AF 35mm F2.8 FE sample gallery and impressions

The Rokinon AF 35mm F2.8 FE is a budget-friendly option for users of Sony's a7-series that are looking to get into the 35mm focal length.

Leaked: Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 EF lens coming soon

Leaked product images show Samyang/Rokinon is preparing to add another super-fast lens to its 'Excellence in Performance' series of lenses: the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 EF.

Samyang unveils AF 14mm F2.8 EF, its first autofocus lens for Canon

Meet Samyang's first autofocus lens for Canon EF-Mount: the AF 14mm F2.8 EF. At just 700 Euro (~$840 USD), this new third-party offering gives Canon shooters a much more affordable option to Canon's own $2,100 14mm F2.8L II IS USM.

Leak: Samyang to announce autofocus 14mm F2.8 lens for Canon EF mount

Two high-resolution leaked product images show that Samyang/Rokinon is preparing to release its first ever autofocus lens for Canon EF mount: the AF 14mm F2.8 EF.

Rokinon AF 35mm F1.4 FE: sample gallery and impressions

If you're on a budget and want a Sony FE 35mm F1.4 lens with autofocus, this new Rokinon lens may do the trick – though it's not without some compromises.

Rokinon AF 50mm F1.4 FE: sample gallery and impressions

If you're on a budget and want a Sony FE 50mm F1.4 lens that'll autofocus, this one is worth consideration. But as is usually the case, you get what you pay for.

Astrophotography lens shootout: Samyang 14mm F2.4 vs Sigma 14mm F1.8

NatureTTL's Matthew Saville compares three of the most popular ultra-wide astrophotography prime lenses out there: The Samyang/Rokinon 14mm F2.8, the Samyang/Rokinon 14mm F2.4, and the Sigma 14mm F1.8 Art.

Rokinon 20mm F1.8 and Cine DS 20mm T1.9 Full Frame Super Wide Angle lenses now available

Rokinon just announced two new super wide-angle 20mm lenses, which are now available for various full-frame applications. Read more

Samyang introduces XEEN 135mm T2.2, first 'summer blockbuster' lens

Samyang is making good on its promise of a new lens every week for five weeks, kicking things off with a XEEN 135mm T2.2 cinema lens. Read more

Rokinon introduces new 50mm F1.2 and 21mm F1.4 mirrorless camera lenses

Rokinon has introduced 21mm F1.4 and 50mm F1.2 fast prime lenses, both of which are up for pre-order now. These new lenses flesh out the maker's existing offerings for mirrorless cameras. Read more

Samyang and Rokinon formally introduce 100mm f2.8 macro lens

On March 27, Samyang and Rokinon teased a new lens on Facebook, saying that it would offer 'immense focus and unparalleled features'. That lens was officially introduced today, and it's a 100mm f2.8 Macro offering with 1:1 magnification and a 1ft. minimum focusing distance. Though it won't be shipping until next month, the lens is available to pre-order from retailers now. Read more

Rokinon launches Cine 16mm T2.2 lens for APS-C and Micro Four Thirds

Rokinon has made available a video version of the Samyang 16mm f/2.0 prime. The 16mm T2.2 Cine lens is available for pre-order in Nikon F, Canon EF, Micro Four Thirds, Sony A, and Sony E mounts. Like other video primes, it offers focus and aperture racks for use with cinema rigs, stepless aperture control, and calibration in T-stops rather than F-stops. Rokinon's website lists compatible mounts for Pentax, Samsung NX and Fujifilm X though they aren't yet available for pre-order, and lists the lens at an MSRP of $499.

Rokinon gives May 2013 release date for T-S 24mm F3.5 lens

Rokinon has announced the T-S 24mm F3.5, a wideangle perspective control lens, for release in May 2013. Rokinon rebadges and distributes Samyang lenses for the US market, and this lens first appeared at Photokina 2012 as the Samyang T-S 24mm 1:3.5 ED AS UMC, but without a specific date for launch. The lens features manual focus and aperture setting, offers up to 12mm of shift and 8.5° of tilt, and is designed for full frame cameras. It'll initially be available in Canon, Nikon and Sony mounts, at an RRP of $1299.99.