Rokinon 35mm T1.5 AS UMC CINE Lens
The Rokinon 35mm T1.5 AS UMC is a 35mm f/1.5 cinema lens designed for Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, Micro Four Thirds, PL Mount mount cameras. Used copies start from $215.9 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Rokinon 35mm T1.5 AS UMC CINE Lens
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Lens Overview — Rokinon 35mm T1.5 AS UMC
Key Features — Rokinon 35mm T1.5 AS UMC
T1.5 Maximum Aperture: Fast T1.5 stop lets in substantial light for low-light shooting and gives filmmakers precise control over depth of field.
35mm Standard Focal Length: A versatile, natural-perspective focal length well-suited to narrative, documentary, and commercial production work.
Full-Frame Coverage: Image circle covers full-frame sensors, making the lens usable across a wide range of camera bodies without crop or vignetting concerns.
Five Mount Options: Available in Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, Micro Four Thirds, and PL Mount, spanning DSLR, mirrorless, and dedicated cinema camera systems.
Manual Focus Design: Geared focus ring is built for smooth, repeatable focus pulls consistent with professional cinema production workflows.
Calibrated T-Stop Rating: T-stops measure actual light transmission rather than theoretical aperture, allowing accurate exposure matching across a set of lenses.
Lens Specifications — Rokinon 35mm T1.5 AS UMC
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography, Portrait, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 35mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.5 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, Micro Four Thirds, PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 77mm |
Description — Rokinon 35mm T1.5 AS UMC
The Rokinon 35mm T1.5 AS UMC CINE Lens is a dedicated prime cinema lens designed for cinema and video camera systems. It covers a full-frame image circle and is built for manual focus use, with no autofocus capability — keeping it squarely in the professional filmmaking workflow. The maximum aperture of T1.5 gives cinematographers a fast, light-gathering option for controlled depth-of-field work.
Its 35mm focal length falls in the standard range, making it a natural fit for a wide variety of production styles. The lens accepts 77mm filters and weighs 720g, giving it a substantial build. Mount options include Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, Micro Four Thirds, and PL Mount, making it one of the more broadly compatible cinema primes available for shooters across DSLR, mirrorless, and dedicated cinema camera platforms.
Pros — Rokinon 35mm T1.5 AS UMC
- ✓Fast T1.5 maximum aperture enables shooting in challenging light conditions
- ✓Full-frame lens format provides broad camera compatibility
- ✓Available in five mount options: Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, Micro Four Thirds, and PL Mount
Cons — Rokinon 35mm T1.5 AS UMC
- ✗No autofocus — not suitable for run-and-gun or hybrid photo/video shooters who rely on AF
- ✗No image stabilization, which may require additional rigging for handheld work
- ✗At 720g, the lens adds meaningful weight to a handheld or gimbal rig
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