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Rokinon 35mm f/2.8 AF Lens (Sony E) Expired

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Rokinon.com has Rokinon 35mm f/2.8 AF Lens (Sony E) for $134. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Aperture range: F2.8 ~ 22
  • Lens optical construction: 7 Elements in 6 groups
  • Special lens: 2 ASP, 1 HR
  • Coating: UMC
  • Minimum focusing distance: 0.35m (13.8")
  • Maximum magnification ratio: x 0.12
  • Filter Size: 49mm - 40.5mm with Hood
  • Number of blades: 7

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Regular Price: $329.00

Specifications

Model name: AF 35mm F2.8 FE
Aperture range: F2.8 ~ 22
Lens optical construction: 7 Elements in 6 groups
Special lens: 2 ASP, 1 HR
Coating: UMC
Minimum focusing distance: 0.35m (13.8")
Maximum magnification ratio: x 0.12
Filter Size: 49mm - 40.5mm with Hood
Number of blades: 7
Mount: Sony E
Angle of View:
Full Frame: 63.10˚
ASP-C: 42.9˚
Maximum Diameter: Φ61.8mm
Length (mm): 33mm
Weight (g): 85.6g

SONY E
Model: IO35AF-E
UPC: 0-84438-76565-6
Focal Length: 35mm
Maximum Aperture: F2.8
Coverage: Full Frame (FX)
Optical Construction: 7 Glass Elements in 6 Groups
Aperture Range: F2.8-22
Diaphragm Blades: 7
Coating: Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC)
Minimum Focusing Distance: 13.8ft (0.35m)
Filter Size: 1.93" (49mm)
Lens Hood: n/a
Maximum Diameter: 2.43" (61.8mm)
Weight: 3.02oz (85.64g)
Length: 1.3" (33mm)
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I have this lens. This is a good everyday/street photography lens. Its incredibly tiny and light. Performs very well and is very sharp.

The focus is fast enough for most purposes. The downside really is how cheap it feels. Very plasticy.

The long story short of it is: this is an excellent price for an excellent lens. Outperforms even at the retail price. It will feel plasticy/cheap, and don't expect any weather sealing.

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Blayzzin
06-25-2022 at 09:50 AM.
06-25-2022 at 09:50 AM.
Has any used this lenses? Would like to know how it performs vs Zeiss?
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Ubur_n00b
06-25-2022 at 10:14 AM.
06-25-2022 at 10:14 AM.
I have this lens. This is a good everyday/street photography lens. Its incredibly tiny and light. Performs very well and is very sharp.

The focus is fast enough for most purposes. The downside really is how cheap it feels. Very plasticy.

The long story short of it is: this is an excellent price for an excellent lens. Outperforms even at the retail price. It will feel plasticy/cheap, and don't expect any weather sealing.
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Sunder92
06-25-2022 at 10:57 AM.
06-25-2022 at 10:57 AM.
Wow. At this price, this is a steal. Thanks OP!
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vuezie27
06-25-2022 at 12:12 PM.
06-25-2022 at 12:12 PM.
Putting THIS full frame lens on APS-C camera would basically turn it into a 50mm right?
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pm11088
06-25-2022 at 12:13 PM.
06-25-2022 at 12:13 PM.
Quote from vuezie27 :
Putting a full frame lens on APS-C camera basically turns it into a 50mm right?

Correct
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tothe
06-25-2022 at 12:30 PM.
06-25-2022 at 12:30 PM.
I have this lens. it's very small and light. does feel plastic-y but it's what you'd expect. it's regularly been floating around 200 lately so don't compare to msrp, but I'd say if you don't have a pancake then this is worth getting. I've had issues with video auto focus in very bright direct sunlight. not sure if that would be better with a hood. I recently updated firmware using their dock but haven't tested again to see if it's improved.

auto focus and eye focus for pictures works well for my casual use.
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ThriftyCable6005
06-25-2022 at 12:31 PM.
06-25-2022 at 12:31 PM.
Great little lens. Very lightweight. Small and compact, great for when you don't wanna carry a huge lens around. Wouldn't pay 399 for it but 134 is a great price.
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kthottapilly
06-25-2022 at 12:59 PM.
06-25-2022 at 12:59 PM.
any advantage over the kit 16-50mm from the a6000 kit ?
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Sheraz
06-25-2022 at 01:00 PM.
06-25-2022 at 01:00 PM.
Will it work for my sony a6000? How much of an upgrade over kit lens?
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plasbo
06-25-2022 at 01:07 PM.
06-25-2022 at 01:07 PM.
Quote from Sheraz :
Will it work for my sony a6000? How much of an upgrade over kit lens?
Smaller and better image quality, but fixed focal range.
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06-25-2022 at 01:11 PM.
06-25-2022 at 01:11 PM.
Quote from kthottapilly :
any advantage over the kit 16-50mm from the a6000 kit ?
It's f2.8 at 35mm. 16-50mm is probably f5 at that focal length. Prime lenses like this are usually sharper.
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osv1
06-25-2022 at 01:12 PM.
06-25-2022 at 01:12 PM.
this lens should have less distortion than cheap kit zooms, but you should research that to make sure.

probably less vignetting than kit zoom, but in general terms of ff 35/2.8 lenses on a ff sensor, it does have significant vignetting, one of the drawbacks to being super small and light.

you won't find a better bargain at $134, that's for sure... the one i got years ago is well-centered, it's not like those cheap korean 14mm manual focus junk lenses from 10-15 years ago.
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Tonycrash
06-25-2022 at 01:14 PM.
06-25-2022 at 01:14 PM.
Quote from Sheraz :
Will it work for my sony a6000? How much of an upgrade over kit lens?
Yes like @plasbo said. Fixed = no zoom. Image quality is a lot more crisp. Plus f2.8 means a lot of Bokeh = blurred background and focus whatever is in front. This price is awesome.
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