Samyang Optics – also referred to as Rokinon – has simply introduced the sixth focal size of their XEEN CF lineup, the 135mm T2.2. The lens is designed for full-frame sensors, is available in three mount choices (PL/EF/E), and sports activities a well-known carbon fiber building.
First launched in September 2019, the XEEN CF lens sequence is a light-weight revisitation of the unique XEEN cinema primes. The brand new lineup initially consisted of three focal lengths (24, 50, and 85mm T1.5), which had been joined by the 16mm T2.6 and 35mm T1.5 just some months later.
Nevertheless, the corporate then took a break from creating the XEEN CF lineup to give attention to their first anamorphic lens and a brand new set of primes – the Meister lenses – as an alternative. Now they appear to be again on observe and able to debut the XEEN CF 135mm T2.2. Let’s take a more in-depth look.
XEEN CF 135mm T2.2: the sixth member of the family
With a picture circle of 43.2mm – 0.01mm narrower in comparison with its predecessors – the brand new XEEN CF 135mm T2.2 continues to be able to overlaying the full-frame format. Similar to its siblings, the lens will are available 3 totally different mount choices: ARRI PL, Canon EF, and Sony E.
This focal size gives an angle of view of 18.8°, when paired with full-frame sensors, and 13.6° with Tremendous 35 mm cameras. Though it’s not as quick as among the different relations, its T2.2 gentle transmission ought to nonetheless show to be ally in low gentle eventualities. The lens can focus as shut as 80cm/2’7” and, in line with Samyang, gives sufficient decision for 8K seize.
Dimension, weight, and design
Being a part of the CF (Carbon Fiber) sequence, the brand new 135mm T2.2 includes a compact and light-weight building, that ought to nonetheless present sufficient safety to the inner glass parts. The PL model of the lens measures ⌀103.2×113.7mm in measurement and weighs roughly 1.4kg/3.1lbs.
A few of the bodily traits are unified throughout the lens sequence to facilitate using lens equipment, comparable to comply with focus techniques and matte containers. With its siblings, this newly-announced 135mm shares the identical 95mm entrance diameter in addition to focus (200°) and iris ring (35°) gear positions. Additionally, focus markings and aperture values on the lens barrels are reported utilizing a luminous font, which makes them far more seen in low gentle environments.
The quick aperture has an 11-blade design, whereas the glass parts profit from the producer’s proprietary X-coating expertise. This could lead to higher management of flares and ghosting, Samyang claims.
XEEN CF sequence: lineup replace
- 16mm T2.6
- 24mm T1.5
- 35mm T1.5
- 50mm T1.5
- 85mm T1.5
- 135mm T2.2
Value and availability
At the moment, Samyang Optics hasn’t launched any official data relating to pricing and availability of the brand new XEEN 135mm T2.2. For reference, all the different focal lengths within the sequence at present retail for $1,995 per piece.
Nonetheless, we should always discover out quickly. Certainly, the corporate will reveal extra particulars at IBC Present in Amsterdam. The exhibition opens on September ninth.
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