Category Archives: Rokinon

Rokinon AF 50mm f/1.4 FE autofocus lens for Sony E mount

Few days ago I reported about the new Rokinon 50mm f/1.4 autofocus (AF) full frame lens for Sony E-mount. The US price of $699 is now confirmed and the lens is currently available for pre-order. Reviews of the same Samyang branded lens can be found here and here. Lens features, specifications and AF speed video […]

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First Rokinon autofocus (AF) lens to be available next month

A reader sent me this banner for the first Rokinon autofocus (AF) full frame lens that will be available in August: AF 50mm f/1.4 for Sony E-mount. The US price will be 699$. The Samyang version was announced back in May. The Samyang/Rokinon AF lenses have been in development for a while – I reported the first […]

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WPPI special deals and the latest rebates

Check out the new Canon lens rebates Nikon also has new “lens-only” rebates for the month of March Up to $300 off on selected Fuji X series mirrorless cameras * Up to $200 off on selected Panasonic cameras * Up to $100 off on Sigma Art lenses * Up to $800 off selected Pentax AF […]

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The current ongoing rebates/deals by manufacturer

These are the current ongoing rebates/deals by manufacturer:                                                

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There are still some good deals out there

The holiday shopping season is over but you can still find some good deals out there (many of them expire on December 31st): New Topaz Labs 35% off coupon code Macphun softwafre holiday deals Get $200 credit from Amazon toward a future purchase with a qualifying camera or lens purchase Several Sigma lenses now come […]

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10% back in rewards on several Zeiss, Tamron, Rokinon and Sigma lenses

Adorama is currently offering 10% back in rewards on several Zeiss, Tamron, Rokinon and Sigma lenses. All lenses ship free. This rewards promotion expires 12/31.

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Pre-Black Friday deals from Canon, Sony, Samsung, Fuji, Panasonic and Rokinon

Canon M3: $250 off Canon M10: up to $170 off Canon G7 X: $150 off Canon G9 X: $80 off Canon Rebel SL1 bundle: $400 off Sony a7: $700 off Sony a600 body only: $150 off Sony a6000 two lens kit: $453.99 off Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS lens: $100 off Sony Carl Zeiss 24mm […]

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Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 and 21mm f/1.4 mirrorless lenses now shipping

The Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 and 50mm f/1.2 mirrorless lenses are now shipping and are currently in stock at Amazon: Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC lens Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC lens A silver version of the lenses is also available:

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Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 and 21mm f/1.4 mirrorless lenses announced

Rokinon announced two new mirrorless lenses – 50mm f/1.2 and 21mm f/1.4 that will be available in Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mounts. I have been reporting rumors for the 50mm f/1.2 lens since 2013. Here are the detailed specifications (check pricing and availability at B&H):

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The latest rebates from Rokinon, Sony, Olympus, Pentax, Fuji, Leica, Nikon, Canon, Sigma and Tamron

The Rokinon XEEN cine lenses currently have an early adopters discount: $1500 instant rebate on the 24mm/50mm/85mm Canon, Micro 4/3, Nikon, PL, or Sony E mount lens set or a $300 instant rebate on any XEEN cine lens: see the details at B&H, Adorama and Amazon. Check out the latest Sony cameras and lens instant rebates. […]

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What else is new?

→ Announced: Rokinon XEEN cinema full frame lenses (see hands-on review). → New Sony lens rebates are now live. → New deals on Lexar memory cards.

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Rokinon to announce new high-end Xeen cine prime lenses (24mm, 50mm and 85mm T/1.5)

Update: The Rokinon XEEN cinema full frame lenses are now officially announced (see the hands-on review). On August 10th, Rokinon will announce three new high-end Xeen cine full frame prime lenses: 24mm, 50mm and 85mm (all with a constant T/1.5 aperture). Some additional details:

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