Rokinon XEEN 50mm T2.3 Anamorphic Pro Cinema Lens
The Rokinon 50mm T2.3 Anamorphic is a 50mm f/2.3 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Rokinon XEEN 50mm T2.3 Anamorphic Pro Cinema Lens
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Lens Overview — Rokinon 50mm T2.3 Anamorphic
Key Features — Rokinon 50mm T2.3 Anamorphic
1.33x Anamorphic Squeeze: Delivers the characteristic anamorphic look including horizontal lens flares, oval bokeh, and a wider aspect ratio from a Super 35 sensor.
50mm Standard Focal Length: A true 50mm prime covering dialogue scenes, medium shots, and general coverage with a natural perspective.
T2.3 Maximum Aperture: Solid light-gathering capability for a dedicated anamorphic cinema prime, suitable for controlled and lower-light shooting environments.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Super 35 Coverage: Designed to cover the Super 35 sensor format, matching the most widely used cinema camera sensor size.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, geared focus ring built for repeatable focus pulls by a dedicated focus puller in professional cinema workflows.
Lens Specifications — Rokinon 50mm T2.3 Anamorphic
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Anamorphic |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.3 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 1300g |
Description — Rokinon 50mm T2.3 Anamorphic
The Rokinon XEEN 50mm T2.3 Anamorphic Pro Cinema Lens is a dedicated prime lens for the Super 35 format, designed for professional cinema production using PL Mount camera systems. With a maximum aperture of T2.3, the lens delivers reliable performance in a variety of lighting conditions. The 50mm focal length falls squarely in the standard range, making it a go-to choice for dialogue coverage, medium shots, and general scene work.
Weighing in at 1,300g, the lens is built to professional cinema specifications and integrates naturally into traditional camera packages with follow focus systems and matte boxes. Focus operation is manual, consistent with industry-standard practices where a focus puller handles lens control independently. No image stabilization is included, which is typical for cinema primes where stabilization is managed at the rig level. The anamorphic optical type delivers the characteristic widescreen rendering that cinematographers seek for theatrical projects.
The lens is classified within the Cinema / Video camera system category, confirming its purpose-built orientation for moving image production.
Pros — Rokinon 50mm T2.3 Anamorphic
- ✓T2.3 maximum aperture provides solid light-gathering capability for a cinema anamorphic prime
- ✓PL Mount ensures broad compatibility with professional cinema camera systems
- ✓Super 35 format coverage aligns with the most widely used cinema sensor size
Cons — Rokinon 50mm T2.3 Anamorphic
- ✗No filter thread size specified, which may complicate use of standard screw-in filters
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring external stabilization solutions for handheld or moving shots
- ✗Manual focus only — not suitable for run-and-gun or solo-shooter workflows that rely on autofocus
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