Category Archives: Rokinon

Update on Ricoh

Ricoh lost 10 billion yen and will revise downward their financial forecast. The company is planning to expand their Theta product line. Ricoh also announced a restructuring plan, something that has already been done by other companies like Panasonic and Nikon. In addition, Ricoh issued an official statement regarding previous report that the company could exit the photography/camera business:

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Samyang/Rokinon XEEN 20mm T1.9 professional cine lens announced

The teaser I reported about over the weekend was for a new Samyang/Rokinon XEEN 20mm T1.9 professional cine lens – now officially announced: Ultra Wide Angle in 94.8° Aspherical Lens Designed for Films – 114mm Front Size, High-durability, FFG, Declicked Aperture Circular aperture with 11 blades Smooth Focus Ring Shipping will start in March 2017, the […]

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Rokinon teaser: new Xeen professional cine lens coming tomorrow

Rokinon has a new teaser for a new Xeen professional cine lens that will be announced tomorrow (February 6th). See all currently available Rokinon Xeen lenses here.

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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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