Rokinon XEEN Meister 85mm T1.3 Cine Lens
The Rokinon 85mm T1.3 is a 85mm f/1.3 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Lens Overview — Rokinon 85mm T1.3
Key Features — Rokinon 85mm T1.3
T1.3 Maximum Aperture: An exceptionally fast T1.3 stop gives cinematographers significant exposure latitude and precise depth-of-field control in low-light environments.
85mm Prime Focal Length: A classic telephoto focal length well-suited for portrait work, close coverage, and scenes requiring natural subject compression and separation.
Full-Frame Coverage: Designed to cover the full-frame imaging circle without vignetting, making it compatible with full-frame cinema cameras such as the ARRI ALEXA LF and Sony VENICE.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema mount with broad compatibility across professional cinema camera systems from ARRI, RED, and Sony.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, geared focus ring is built for use with standard cinema follow focus systems and repeatable focus pulls on set.
XEEN Meister Tier: Part of Rokinon's flagship cinema line, the XEEN Meister series is built to tighter optical and mechanical tolerances than the standard XEEN range.
Lens Specifications — Rokinon 85mm T1.3
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Documentary, Studio, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 85mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.3 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 82mm |
Description — Rokinon 85mm T1.3
The Rokinon XEEN Meister 85mm T1.3 is a prime cinema lens built on a PL Mount and designed to cover full-frame sensors. With a maximum aperture of T1.3, it is among the faster options available in the cinema prime category, offering meaningful light-gathering capability for low-light productions. The 85mm focal length sits in the telephoto range and is a well-established choice for portrait coverage, medium close-ups, and narrative scenes requiring controlled depth of field.
This is a manual focus lens with no image stabilization, designed for use in professional cinema environments where focus control is handled by a dedicated focus puller and cameras are mounted on appropriate support systems. The lens weighs 1,970g and features an 82mm filter thread, providing compatibility with a broad range of screw-in filters and matte box solutions. The camera system compatibility is listed as Cinema / Video, reinforcing its positioning as a dedicated tool for professional motion picture and high-end video production.
The XEEN Meister 85mm T1.3 is a solid choice for cinematographers operating within the PL Mount ecosystem who require a fast, full-frame-covering telephoto prime.
Pros — Rokinon 85mm T1.3
- ✓Fast T1.3 maximum aperture enables shooting in challenging low-light conditions
- ✓Full-frame lens format ensures complete sensor coverage on full-frame cinema cameras
- ✓PL Mount is a widely adopted standard in professional cinema camera systems
Cons — Rokinon 85mm T1.3
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring external stabilization solutions for handheld use
- ✗Weight of 1,970g may add strain to handheld or gimbal-based rigs
- ✗Manual focus only — not suited for run-and-gun or event work requiring autofocus
Videos — Rokinon 85mm T1.3
XEEN Meister 85mm T1.3 Cine Lens - FULL REVIEW — Nick Salazar