Rokinon 18mm f/2.8 Autofocus Lens
The Rokinon 18mm f/2.8 is a 18mm f/2.8 lens designed for Sony E mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Rokinon 18mm f/2.8 Autofocus Lens
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Lens Overview — Rokinon 18mm f/2.8
Key Features — Rokinon 18mm f/2.8
18mm Full-Frame Prime: Covers a full-frame image circle at 18mm, delivering a wide field of view on Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras.
f/2.8 Maximum Aperture: Allows for solid light-gathering capability and background separation in a compact wide-angle package.
Native Sony E-Mount AF: Native Sony E-mount autofocus lets you shoot with full AF functionality alongside manual focus control when needed.
145g Compact Build: One of the lightest full-frame wide-angle primes for Sony E-mount, making it easy to carry on extended shoots or while traveling.
Complex Optical Construction: 9 elements in 8 groups include 3 aspherical, 3 extra-low dispersion, and 2 high refractive elements — an unusually sophisticated design for a lens of this size and price.
Ultra Multi-Coating: Applied to optical elements to suppress flare and ghosting, particularly useful when shooting into or near strong light sources.
Lens Specifications — Rokinon 18mm f/2.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Astrophotography |
| Lens Type | Ultra Wide-Angle |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 18mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | Mirrorless |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Focus Type | Auto, Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 58mm |
Description — Rokinon 18mm f/2.8
The Rokinon 18mm f/2.8 is a prime wide-angle lens designed for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras with full-frame coverage. Tipping the scales at just 145g, it is a genuinely compact option for photographers who want a wide-angle lens without the weight penalty. The maximum aperture of f/2.8 and minimum aperture of f/22 provide a broad range of exposure control.
Inside, the optical design uses 9 elements in 8 groups, with a sophisticated mix of 3 aspherical elements, 3 extra-low dispersion elements, and 2 high refractive elements. Ultra Multi-Coating is applied across the elements to help reduce flare and ghosting. The lens supports both autofocus and manual focus, and the minimum focusing distance is 9.8 inches. A 58mm filter thread is standard.
Note that this lens has no image stabilization built in.
Pros — Rokinon 18mm f/2.8
- ✓Lightweight at just 145g — well-suited for travel and everyday carry on Sony E-mount bodies
- ✓Full-frame coverage at 18mm provides a genuinely wide field of view
- ✓Complex optical construction with 3 aspherical, 3 extra-low dispersion, and 2 high refractive elements across 9 elements in 8 groups
Cons — Rokinon 18mm f/2.8
- ✗No image stabilization, as confirmed in specifications
- ✗Single focal length at 18mm offers no zoom flexibility
- ✗Minimum focusing distance of 9.8 inches may limit very close-up work
Reviews — Rokinon 18mm f/2.8
- Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE review
Digital Camera World · unknown - Samyang Launches Ultra-Compact 18mm f/2.8 Lens for Sony E-Mount
PetaPixel · 2019-08-29 - Rokinon Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE vs. Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 Astrophotography Lens Review
Lonely Speck - Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 Definitive Review | 4K
Dustin Abbott
Videos — Rokinon 18mm f/2.8
Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE lens review with samples (Full-frame & APS-C) — Christopher Frost