Rokinon

    Rokinon is a big-name manufacturer of photographic optics, founded in South Korea in 1972. The company was established by a group of engineers and designers who wanted to create high-quality camera glasses at affordable prices.

    Rokinon is known for its wide range of optical designs, including manual focus and auto-focus photo lenses, often catering to both novice and professional photographers. Their innovations include fast apertures and unique focal lengths that enhance the creative possibilities for users.

    Major product lines include the Rokinon AF series, which features auto-focus functionality, and the popular manual focus primes like the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4. Their notable optics are appreciated for portrait photography, as well as wide-angle lenses ideal for landscape shots.

    Rokinon's lenses are marketed worldwide and are particularly well-received in the United States and Europe, where they are considered competitive alternatives to higher-priced brands.

    In recent years, Rokinon has undergone rebranding, resulting in the name "Samyang" being used more commonly outside of North America, where they are also known by the name of their parent company.

    The company's manufacturing facilities are located in South Korea, with some production and assembly processes carried out in overseas locations to meet global demand.

    Rokinon is still an active brand today, producing a diverse range of optical products. Samyang Optics, the current owner, remains focused on expanding their product lines and reaching new markets.

    An interesting fact about Rokinon’s history is its dedication to delivering quality at a low price point, which has endeared it to many photographers who appreciate the value of vintage-style photo lenses.

    Rokinon has had collaborations with various camera manufacturers, offering specialized optics designed for specific models, enhancing user experience and adaptability.

    The impact of Rokinon's designs on photography is markable, as their lenses have influenced modern lens manufacturing by proving that high-quality glass can be accessible to all levels of photographers.

    In terms of marketing, Rokinon targeted both budget-conscious photographers and those seeking unique photographic experiences, often emphasizing the individuality of their lenses.

    Over time, the brand has evolved its image, adjusting its logo and packaging to reflect a modern aesthetic while maintaining its core commitment to quality and affordability.

    Rokinon Lenses

    Rokinon 10mm f/2.8
    Rokinon 10mm f/2.8
    ~$342
    Rokinon 10mm f/2.8 is a manual focus fisheye lens for aps-c cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Full frame equivalent focal length is 15.0 mm.
    Rokinon 12mm f/2.8 ED AS IF NCS UMC Fisheye
    Rokinon 12mm f/2.8 ED AS IF NCS UMC Fisheye
    ~$199
    Rokinon 12mm f/2.8 ED AS IF NCS UMC Fisheye is a manual focus ultra-wide lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 515 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 72 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.
    Rokinon 12mm T/ 2.2 Cine
    Rokinon 12mm T/ 2.2 Cine
    ~$329
    Rokinon 12mm T/ 2.2 Cine is a manual focus ultra-wide lens for aps-c cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Full frame equivalent focal length is 18.0 mm.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>59 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 250 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 67 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options.
    Rokinon 12mm T/ 3.1 ED AS IF NCS UMC Cine DS Fisheye
    Rokinon 12mm T/ 3.1 ED AS IF NCS UMC Cine DS Fisheye
    ~$199
    Rokinon 12mm T/ 3.1 ED AS IF NCS UMC Cine DS Fisheye is a manual focus ultra-wide lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Average brightness in this league<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 510 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 70 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.
    Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 ED Aspherical IF
    Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 ED Aspherical IF
    ~$278
    Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 ED Aspherical IF is a manual focus ultra-wide lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 552 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 96 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.
    Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 SERIES II
    Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 SERIES II
    ~$326
    Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 SERIES II is a manual focus ultra-wide lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Has 9 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>122 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 708 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.
    Rokinon 16mm f/2 ED AS UMC
    Rokinon 16mm f/2 ED AS UMC
    ~$237
    Rokinon 16mm f/2 ED AS UMC is a manual focus ultra-wide lens for aps-c cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Full frame equivalent focal length is 24.0 mm. Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 77 mm this lens deserves a good quality filter, this is commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options.
    Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS IF
    Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS IF
    ~$286
    Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS IF is a manual focus wide angle lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred. Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 77 mm this lens deserves a good quality filter, this is commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities. 97 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 680 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.
    Rokinon 24mm T/ 1.5 ED
    Rokinon 24mm T/ 1.5 ED
    ~$381
    Rokinon 24mm T/ 1.5 ED is a manual focus wide angle lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result. Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 77 mm this lens deserves a good quality filter, this is commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options.
    Rokinon 35-200mm f/3.8-5.6 MC Macro Auto
    Rokinon 35-200mm f/3.8-5.6 MC Macro Auto
    ~$32
    Rokinon 35-200mm f/3.8-5.6 MC Macro Auto is a manual focus telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 67 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options. 130 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.
    Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical UMC
    Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical UMC
    ~$84
    Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical UMC is a manual focus wide angle lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result. Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>111 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 77 mm this lens deserves a good quality filter, this is commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options. Weights 660 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.
    Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 MC ED Mirror
    Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 MC ED Mirror
    ~$73
    Rokinon 500mm f/6.3 MC ED Mirror is a manual focus super telephoto lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has no aperture blades, this is among the rare lens which does not have aperture control function, works always wide open.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>120 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 705 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 95 mm finding lens filters in this range can be expensive consider using Cokin P system if you really need one.
    Rokinon 500mm f/8.0
    Rokinon 500mm f/8.0
    ~$66
    Rokinon 500mm f/8.0 is a manual focus super telephoto lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>298 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. Weights 640 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 67 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.
    Rokinon 500mm f/8.0 ED
    Rokinon 500mm f/8.0 ED
    ~$663
    Rokinon 500mm f/8.0 ED is a manual focus super telephoto lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has no aperture blades, this is among the rare lens which does not have aperture control function, works always wide open.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 595 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 311 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. With a lens filter diameter of 67 mm commonly filter size, offers a wide range of filter options.
    Rokinon 500mm f/8.0 Mirror
    Rokinon 500mm f/8.0 Mirror
    ~$53
    Rokinon 500mm f/8.0 Mirror is a manual focus super telephoto lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has no aperture blades, this is among the rare lens which does not have aperture control function, works always wide open.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 72 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options. 90 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 330 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary.
    Rokinon 50mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC
    Rokinon 50mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC
    ~$225
    Rokinon 50mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result. Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>75 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 535 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. With a lens filter diameter of 77 mm this lens deserves a good quality filter, this is commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options.
    Rokinon 650-1300mm f/8-16
    Rokinon 650-1300mm f/8-16
    ~$112
    Rokinon 650-1300mm f/8-16 is a manual focus super telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has no aperture blades, this is among the rare lens which does not have aperture control function, works always wide open.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 95 mm finding lens filters in this range can be expensive consider using Cokin P system if you really need one. Weights 2000 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. 463 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it.
    Rokinon 75-200mm f/4.5 Macro AF-Zoo
    Rokinon 75-200mm f/4.5 Macro AF-Zoo
    ~$4
    Rokinon 75-200mm f/4.5 Macro AF-Zoo is a auto focus telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Great choice mainly for good light conditions Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p> With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options.
    Rokinon 75-300mm f/5.6 MC
    Rokinon 75-300mm f/5.6 MC
    ~$16
    Rokinon 75-300mm f/5.6 MC is a manual focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Not the best in low light conditions but the lack of high aperture can be compensated with higher iso<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>Weights 624 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 58 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities. 195 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it.
    Rokinon 80-200mm f/3.9-4.9 Macro MC Auto
    Rokinon 80-200mm f/3.9-4.9 Macro MC Auto
    ~$16
    Rokinon 80-200mm f/3.9-4.9 Macro MC Auto is a manual focus telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.<p><b>Optical design</b></p>Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle.<p><b>Physical characteristics</b></p>110 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options. Weights 560 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary.

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