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16mm Samyang Rokinon F2 or Cine T2.2 lens
  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

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    • 13 elements in 11 groups
    • two aspherical elements
    • Manual aperture ring
    • Designed for APS-C
    • Will be available for all major mounts

    Via: https://www.facebook.com/fotogears

    Available at:

    Cine version in available at:

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  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    Rokinon 16mm T2.2 Wide Angle Cine Lens for Micro Four Thirds, $179

    https://www.adorama.com/rkcv16mmft.html

  • whooperwhooper

    Can someone with the Samyang 16mm T2.2 confirm if it will vignette with a 55mm filter on a BMPCC?

  • IVIaverick52IVIaverick52

    Not sure if anyone else caught this, but B&H had a black friday sale on the Bower cine 16mm this last weekend. $299 marked down from $480. Did anyone manage to snag one? I know I did.

  • maranfilmsmaranfilms

    @aldega, Took me a while but now I get what your saying, I didn't know it would be the same size, I guess I assumed it would be shorter in the native m4/3rds mount.

  • aldolegaaldolega

    My point about size was that there will be zero difference between an adapted or native m4/3 version of the lens. It won't be any shorter, it will be the exact same length.

  • maranfilmsmaranfilms

    @aldolega I agree with what your saying, that's what I did, was to buy in Canon mount and adapt, my only point, was if your staying micro four thirds, I thought it best to get in that mount to keep it from being so long, for me when I get my gh4, I don't see using my other cams to much. Everyone has to make up their own mind as to which decision works best for them.

  • KokavKokav

    Does anyone know if this lens vignettes on a GH2 with a Speed Booster?

  • aldolegaaldolega

    You misunderstood my post. The m4/3 version of the lens would be the same length as a Nikon or Canon version with the appropriate adapter. The optical formula is the same in all the various versions of the lens, thus the lens-to-sensor distance is the same. The different mounts just space the lens the correct distance away from their corresponding cameras to put the lens at that same distance from the sensor.

    It's true that going with a m4/3 version of the lens will eliminate the variability of an adapter, but I don't think that's worth losing the possibility of using your lenses with a speedbooster and/or different cameras, or the higher resale value of a lens for a more popular system (i.e. Canon or Nikon). Just get a halfway decent adapter and check that it focuses correctly.

  • maranfilmsmaranfilms

    "The m4/3 version of the lens shouldn't be any smaller than one of the other versions with an adapter, the m4/3 version simply has an adapter built into it already"

    Exactly my point, the adapter makes it about three inches longer, I suppose if your a fan of the speed booster (which personally I'm not) or have a Canon, Nikon, etc... then yes, go for that mount so you have options. But if you only use m4/3rds, then I think your best bet is to get it in that mount. It's just one less thing you have to deal with, not to mention, Samyang lenses are much heavier than the Panasonic, so with the adapter, your lens is longer which adds more weight to the mount, which in turn has more twist when using a follow focus.

  • maranfilmsmaranfilms

    Thanks matt, really love that lens, a real pleasure shooting a wide lens with good sharpness, contrast and low distortion. It's a great match for the m/43rds sensor. I also love that it has an incredible focal range, you can literally shoot from like 5" inches away from your subject. I would absolutely recommend this lens as a necessity if your budget allows.

  • aldolegaaldolega

    The m4/3 version of the lens shouldn't be any smaller than one of the other versions with an adapter, the m4/3 version simply has an adapter built into it already. And if you get the m4/3 version, you lose the option of SpeedBoostering it later.

  • matt_gh2matt_gh2

    @maranfilms Great looking shots here.

  • maranfilmsmaranfilms

    maranfilms March 27

    All shots were done with the Samyang (Rokinon) 16MM cine lens used on a G6. Great lens, little distortion, sharp with good contrast. This lens comes to life as most do around F4-8, but can be pushed either way and still produce a nice image. If your a m4/3rds shooter, I would go for it in that mount to do away with an adapter due to the size. This lens is smooth with a follow focus, although for this vid, I shot it stock, focus was all done in hand.

  • gamebgameb

    @bwhitz which speedbooster mount did you use the samyang with?

  • Ralph_BRalph_B

    @bwhitz

    Yeah, I'm interested. Please shoot something that's in focus across the entire frame, including the corners. And of course, shoot wide open :)

  • bwhitzbwhitz

    I just received my Speed-booster this week and tested this lens on it... It works great! I know some were skeptical about vignetting with the focal reducers, due to the 16mm f2.0 being made for APS-C senors and not FF... but I can report that there is no vignetting on either the GH3 or BMCC! (at least for video, I have not fully tested it with the GH3's 4/3 still mode yet) Great combo if you need that 26mm f1.4 look on m4/3 sensors! I can post samples if anyone is interested...

  • vicharrisvicharris

    The 14mm is the worst lens Rokinon makes. There's no comparison between the two in terms of image quality. Also the barrel distortion is horrible on the 14. Used it once and never picked it up again. Went with the Tokina 11-16 till I bought the 16mm.

  • TscheckoffTscheckoff

    @IVIaverick52:

    Get the 16mm. It´s definitely better. Better image quality (the 14mm isn´t by far the best choice - as far as I read about it), the 16mm is faster (aperture wise) AND it´s also equipped with a filter thread (which isn´t the case with the 14mm). So it´s also easier to use with standard filters (and it´s also way better compatible to matteboxes). So: More or less just "pros" FOR the 16mm ^^.

    Btw.: The full frame compatibility is nice yes. But what´s the use - You can still switch as soon as you need FF lenses ^^. (AND the 16mm is even compatible to the speed booster. So ...)

    Lg, Tscheckoff

  • IVIaverick52IVIaverick52

    I'm in need of a fast wide angle prime for my GH2 and I'm heavily debating between the 16mm and the 14mm. The only real reason I'm thinking 14mm is because it covers full frame which would be a longer lasting investment if I ever go that route. Pretty much everything else is better on the 16mm though it seems. Hey for $399 I won't complain if I have to buy the 14mm down the road.

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

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    It’s perfectly sharp wide open, almost completely to the extreme corners.

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    Like all previous Rokinon lenses, it feels well-constructed and rock-solid. The focus is buttery smooth, a delight to use for anyone who enjoys manual focus, such as nature photographers or videographers.

    http://www.slrlounge.com/rokinon-16mm-f2-lens-field-test-review

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  • astrabanastraban

    The guy comment in his video : "I'm just a guy who love to shoot videos for his friends and family." Give him a break, he's cool. :-)

  • vicharrisvicharris

    Holy crap is that a real review? I have another one of these coming in tomorrow and I'm heading up to Hollywood Camera tomorrow to do tests with the BMCC, RED Dragon, FS700 BMPCC and maybe a GH2. I'll post those results because this is just awful. The footage even looks bad regardless the lens. The compression is horrible. Wow. I'll try to get some Rokinon Glass on the RED but I don't know if they have an adapter there for it.

  • kurthkurth

    @Vitaliy_Kiselev ....I can't tell anything about this lens because the car was already spotlessly clean before he shot the video. Shouldn't he have at least driven thru a little mud puddle first ?

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

  • vicharrisvicharris

    Buy it Buy it Buy it!! Just returned my normal one only because I'll purchase the Cine version when it's released.

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