Rokinon 85mm T1.5 DSX High-Speed Cine Lens
The Rokinon 85mm T1.5 DSX is a 85mm f/1.5 cinema lens designed for Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, Micro Four Thirds, PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Lens Overview — Rokinon 85mm T1.5 DSX
Key Features — Rokinon 85mm T1.5 DSX
85mm Prime Focal Length: A classic telephoto focal length well-suited to medium close-ups, portrait-style framing, and subject isolation in narrative and documentary work.
T1.5 Maximum Aperture: Fast T-stop rating reflects actual light transmission to the sensor, making exposure calculations reliable and consistent in controlled or low-light shooting environments.
Full-Frame Coverage: Covers a full-frame image circle, eliminating vignetting concerns on larger-sensor cinema and mirrorless cameras.
DSX Color-Matched Optics: Part of Rokinon's DSX series, designed for consistent color rendering across focal lengths when used alongside other lenses in the same family.
Multiple Mount Options: Available in Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, Micro Four Thirds, and PL Mount, covering a wide range of mirrorless, DSLR, and cinema camera platforms.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth manual focus ring built for precise, repeatable focus pulls in cinema and video workflows.
Lens Specifications — Rokinon 85mm T1.5 DSX
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography, Portrait, Studio |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 85mm |
| 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 85mm T1.5 DSX
The Rokinon 85mm T1.5 DSX High-Speed Cine Lens is a prime lens built for full-frame coverage in cinema and video applications. Its T1.5 maximum aperture delivers measured light transmission suited for shooting in varied lighting conditions, and its 85mm focal length occupies classic telephoto prime territory for medium close-up and compositional work. The lens is manual focus only, consistent with professional cinema workflows that rely on dedicated focus pullers.
Weighing 582g, it is compatible with a variety of rigging solutions without adding excessive load. The 77mm filter thread aligns with industry-standard filter and matte box accessories. Mount compatibility spans Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, Micro Four Thirds, and PL Mount, making this lens a flexible option across a wide range of camera platforms.
As part of the DSX series, it is designed with color-matched optics for use in productions requiring multiple focal lengths from a unified lens family.
Pros — Rokinon 85mm T1.5 DSX
- ✓Fast T1.5 maximum aperture provides strong light transmission in cinema applications
- ✓Full-frame coverage supports a wide range of camera bodies without vignetting concerns
- ✓Available in five mounts — Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, Micro Four Thirds, and PL — offering broad compatibility
Cons — Rokinon 85mm T1.5 DSX
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus, which requires skilled focus pullers in fast-moving shooting scenarios
- ✗No image stabilization, meaning stable footage depends entirely on the rig or operator technique
- ✗Single fixed focal length at 85mm limits compositional flexibility without physically repositioning
Videos — Rokinon 85mm T1.5 DSX
A sharp cinematic BEAST! The Rokinon cine DS 85mm T1.5 lens review — Anson & Co.