Rokinon Xeen 16mm T2.6 Wide-Angle Cinema Lens with PL Mount
The Rokinon 16mm T2.6 PL is a 16mm f/2.6 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Rokinon Xeen 16mm T2.6 Wide-Angle Cinema Lens with PL Mount
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Lens Overview — Rokinon 16mm T2.6 PL
Key Features — Rokinon 16mm T2.6 PL
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema mount compatible with professional cameras from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others, making it a versatile choice across productions.
16mm Fixed Focal Length: Wide-angle prime delivers a consistent, distortion-controlled field of view well-suited for environmental shots, interiors, and immersive compositions.
T2.6 Maximum Aperture: Solid light-gathering capability for a wide-angle cinema prime, enabling usable exposure in lower-light conditions and some degree of depth-of-field control.
Super 35 Image Circle: Designed to cover Super 35 sensors; full-frame coverage has not been independently confirmed for this lens and should not be assumed.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, calibrated focus ring is built for precise, repeatable focus pulls in professional cinema workflows with a follow focus system.
Gear Rings for Follow Focus: Standard 0.8 mod gear rings on focus and iris allow direct integration with follow focus rigs and wireless lens control systems.
Lens Specifications — Rokinon 16mm T2.6 PL
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 16mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.6 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 1179g |
Description — Rokinon 16mm T2.6 PL
The Rokinon Xeen 16mm T2.6 Wide-Angle Cinema Lens is a prime lens built for Cinema/Video camera systems, featuring a PL mount for compatibility with professional cinema cameras. With a maximum aperture of T2.6, it delivers reliable light transmission at its widest setting, suitable for a variety of production environments. The lens is rated for a full-frame image circle, making it a versatile option across different sensor sizes.
Weighing 1,179 grams, it carries the heft expected of a professional cinema prime, lending confidence in its build for demanding production use. Focus is entirely manual, with no autofocus functionality — a deliberate design choice for integration into cinema workflows where follow focus rigs and skilled focus pullers are the norm. The 16mm fixed focal length places it firmly in wide-angle territory, ideal for environmental shots, tight interiors, or any situation calling for a broad field of view.
There is no image stabilization, so pairing this lens with a properly configured support rig is recommended for smooth results.
Pros — Rokinon 16mm T2.6 PL
- ✓Maximum aperture of T2.6 provides meaningful light-gathering performance for a wide-angle cinema prime
- ✓PL mount is an industry-standard cinema mount, offering broad compatibility with Cinema/Video camera systems
- ✓Full-frame image circle coverage provides versatility across different sensor sizes
Cons — Rokinon 16mm T2.6 PL
- ✗No image stabilization, so a supported rig is essentially required for stable footage
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus option for run-and-gun or documentary-style shooting
- ✗No filter thread size listed in specifications, which may complicate front-of-lens filtration
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