Excellent, extremely clear explanation of why these lenses may be my best choice for mid-budget video. I will probably buy this lens and the complimentary Rok 12mm for wide interior shots in low light.
1:32 - Another characteristic of *_quality_* Cine Lenses is that they are available in a Set. Often the Lens has available "Lens Data". The Set is matched for weight, diameter, ring position and teeth pitch, even the length will be identical for all but the extreme ends of the Set. The reason is (like you're about to say 1:32) is that Time=$. You want to detach one Lens and replace it with another - boom, boom, hurry! You don't want to be messing with the Follow Focus or screwing the Matt Box on and off while it's loaded with expensive glass Filters and gels. As much of the Set will match each other to the extent possible. Some of the Top Tier (40K+) Lens Manufacturers even have Anamorphic and Spherical Lens that match up. Also important is that the _Flare_ or _Character_ and the color match all of the same set, and often there's only one _flavor_ - Angenieux, Cooke, and Zeiss don't _look_ the same. The above is an important consideration with a large investment - otherwise you could simply buy DSLR Lenses and save enough to buy a Home (not anywhere). YT, Rob
Thank you Maarten, just purchased a BMPCC4K recently and seriously considering a full set of these cine lenses. Should be a good pairing with that camera. Your review, as always, helpful in making this important decision.
Hey, I do both dslr videography and photography. Will these Cine lenses work for both? I understand they’re built specifically for video but would you really notice the difference between the T1.5 and the F1.4?
Yes they will work for both (although you might find it limiting for stills) and you won't notice the difference. T-stops are for cinematographers who are changing focal lengths by changing lenses - they want a consistent aperture when they do, and T-stops deliver that.
Hi Maarten, I recently purchased this lens for canon mount. I'm using a Fuji XT-3 with a Fringer adapter for EF lenses. When filming with this set up (XT3 + Fringer adapter + Rokinon lens) I've noticed visible white vignetting appearing on the corners of my footage. Would you happen to know if this was just a fault of the lens or might have to do with the compatibility with the adapter or body itself? Cheers.
i have a Sony a7iii and a Rokinon 35mm f1.5 Canon mount.. so i use a Metabones adaptor.. It looks great but i’m wondering if the fact that it’s not an e-mount affects in anyway the quality of the image.. should i buy a Rokinon e-mount? And if so.. wich one should it be? The AF version? Or the same i have? Or the DS version?
I am thinking about upgrading from my Sony RX-10 now that the Fujifilm XT-4 is starting to ship, I've used my Sony primarily to shoot video, but its built -in zoom lens---while crisp and able to keep a 2.8 f-stop throughout its range of variable focal lengths---is otherwise nothing but annoying. If I upgrade, I'll be interested in getting some good glass, and believe I need to start off with a "nifty fifty" equivalent prime. This lens looks like it might fit the bill. Do you know whether it can come equiped with a Fuji mount?
@@MaartenHeilbron Wow. Thanks for getting back to me so soon! I appreciate, and will certainly consider, this other lens for which you provided a link. Actually, with what's going on in our world, perhaps I might be better off just to get your thoughts on what constitutes a good paddle. Gosh, I haven't been canoeing in years!
@@keithdennis5085 Good paddles are getting harder to find. There's a lot of plastic junk out there. Last I heard RedTail, who made my paddle was going out of business. Thanks for your kind words.
Other than reading about it, I have no advice to provide. Here's Rokinon's catalogue which details the advantages: rokinon.com/rokinoncatalog2018/index.html#p=41
I am looking for a lens that'll perform well in low light conditions which is also good for portraits but doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I was recommended the Sigma 35mm. What would you recommend? Thank you so much for replying! :)
They should be fine - they're typically fairly wide angle primes. The one thing is that they're designed to be used at fairly large apertures, while for landscapes you probably want smaller apertures.
@@MaartenHeilbron Focus breathing is something that happens to all lenses when you rack focus between close focusing and far focusing. For narrative work, focus breathing is generally an unwanted distraction, because the focus transition is suppose to be smooth.
Thanks. I think this article answers your question " Proper professional cinema lenses cost much more money than lenses for still photography and it’s their lack of focus breathing that often contributes to this high cost. " This inexpensive entry-level hobbyist quality lens can't meet those standards.
