Rokinon 12mm T3.1 Cine DS Fisheye Lens for Canon EF
The Rokinon 12mm T3.1 Fisheye is a 12mm f/3.1 lens designed for Canon EF mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Rokinon 12mm T3.1 Cine DS Fisheye Lens for Canon EF
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Lens Overview — Rokinon 12mm T3.1 Fisheye
Key Features — Rokinon 12mm T3.1 Fisheye
12mm Fisheye Prime: Fixed 12mm focal length delivers the characteristic wide, barrel-distorted perspective of a fisheye on Canon EF-mount DSLR bodies.
T3.1 Maximum Aperture: Rated in true T-stops rather than f-stops, ensuring consistent light transmission for matched exposures when cutting between lenses on a shoot.
De-Clicked Aperture Ring: Stepless, silent aperture adjustments allow smooth exposure changes during a take without producing noise on the audio track.
Canon EF Mount: Fits Canon EF-mount DSLR bodies, covering both full-frame and APS-C sensors.
Integrated Gear Rings: Built-in focus and aperture gear rings provide direct compatibility with standard follow focus systems and lens control rigs.
Side-Positioned Markings: Focus and aperture scales are printed on the side of the barrel, positioned for easy reading by a focus puller operating beside the camera.
Lens Specifications — Rokinon 12mm T3.1 Fisheye
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Fisheye |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 12mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.1 |
| Camera System | DSLR |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 525g |
Description — Rokinon 12mm T3.1 Fisheye
The Rokinon 12mm T3.1 Cine DS Fisheye Lens for Canon EF is a prime, full-frame fisheye lens built for Canon EF-mount DSLR systems. With a fixed 12mm focal length and an ultra wide-angle fisheye classification, it produces the broad, curved perspective characteristic of fisheye optics. The maximum aperture is rated at T3.1, a true T-stop value that guarantees consistent light transmission — an important factor when working with multiple lenses on a production.
The de-clicked aperture design allows seamless, quiet adjustments during a take, while the integrated gear rings on both the focus and aperture barrels make it directly compatible with industry-standard follow focus systems. All markings for focus and aperture are positioned on the side of the barrel for easy reading. The lens is manual focus only, with no autofocus and no image stabilization, placing all control with the operator.
It is optimized for full-frame coverage on the Canon EF mount and weighs 525g, balancing capability with portability on a working rig.
Pros — Rokinon 12mm T3.1 Fisheye
- ✓T3.1 maximum aperture uses true T-stop measurement for consistent, matched exposures across lenses
- ✓Fixed 12mm focal length on a full-frame lens delivers an ultra wide-angle fisheye perspective
- ✓De-clicked aperture ring enables smooth, silent aperture pulls suited to video work
Cons — Rokinon 12mm T3.1 Fisheye
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus support, which may limit use in fast-moving stills situations
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring stable support for shake-free footage
- ✗No filter thread size listed in specifications, making front-element filtration uncertain
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