Rokinon SP 35mm F1.2
The Rokinon 35mm F1.2 is a 35mm f/1.2 lens designed for Canon EF mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Rokinon SP 35mm F1.2
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Lens Overview — Rokinon 35mm F1.2
Key Features — Rokinon 35mm F1.2
F1.2 Maximum Aperture: An exceptionally wide f/1.2 opening lets in significant light for low-light shooting and enables shallow depth of field with strong subject separation.
35mm Full Frame Prime: Fixed 35mm focal length covers the full frame sensor area, delivering a natural wide-angle perspective with no crop on full frame Canon EF bodies.
Canon EF Mount: Compatible with the full range of Canon EF mount DSLR cameras, including both APS-C and full frame bodies.
Manual Focus Only: No autofocus system is present, requiring the shooter to focus manually using the focus ring.
86mm Filter Thread: Large 86mm front filter thread accommodates the physical demands of the f/1.2 aperture element, though filters at this diameter are less common and more expensive.
SP Series Optics: Part of Rokinon's Superior Performance line, which uses high-grade glass elements and coatings aimed at minimizing aberrations and improving sharpness.
Lens Specifications — Rokinon 35mm F1.2
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Lens Type | Wide-Angle |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 35mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.2 |
| Camera System | DSLR |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 86mm |
Description — Rokinon 35mm F1.2
The Rokinon SP 35mm f/1.2 is a prime wide-angle lens built for Canon EF mount DSLR cameras, with full frame sensor coverage. Its headline specification is the f/1.2 maximum aperture, one of the widest available in a 35mm prime, enabling photographers to gather substantially more light than typical wide-angle lenses and to exercise strong control over depth of field. This lens is entirely manual focus — there is no autofocus mechanism — making it best suited to photographers who prefer deliberate, hands-on focusing control.
The 35mm focal length sits in the classic wide-angle range, practical for everything from environmental portraits to architecture and street photography. With a 86mm filter thread, users have full access to the range of standard photographic filters, though they should budget accordingly for the larger filter diameter. The lens weighs 1106g, making it a substantial piece of kit. No image stabilization is built into the lens, which is worth noting given the manual focus operation.
Pros — Rokinon 35mm F1.2
- ✓Exceptionally wide f/1.2 maximum aperture enables shooting in very low light
- ✓Full frame coverage ensures compatibility with all full frame Canon EF mount DSLR bodies
- ✓Fixed 35mm wide-angle focal length suits a broad range of shooting scenarios
Cons — Rokinon 35mm F1.2
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus support, which may limit fast-moving subject work
- ✗At 1106g, the lens is heavy and may cause fatigue during extended handheld shooting
- ✗86mm filter thread size means filters will be larger and more expensive than average
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