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The Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC is a manual‑focus prime lens for Canon EF full‑frame and APS‑C cameras, offering a fast f/1.4 aperture, 12‑element optical design and Ultra Multi‑Coating for low‑light and high‑contrast shooting. It provides solid build quality at a budget price but is heavy and lacks autofocus, weather sealing, and image stabilization.
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$299.99
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$347.61
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$248.12
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$379.00
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Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers commend the Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 for its impressive sharpness, low‑flare performance and bright aperture, especially considering its low price. They also note the solid metal construction and full compatibility with Canon exposure modes. However, they criticize the manual‑focus only design, the lens’s relatively large size and weight, and the absence of weather sealing or stabilization, which limit its appeal for fast‑action or rugged shooting.
What Users Say
Everyday users love the lens’s affordable price, bright f/1.4 aperture and the creative control offered by manual focus, praising its sharp center rendering. Recurring complaints focus on the heavy, bulky build, soft corners when wide open, and a stiff focus ring that makes quick adjustments difficult. The lack of weather sealing and image stabilization also surfaces frequently in user feedback.
Common Complaints
Heavy and bulky construction, manual‑focus only operation, soft edge performance at f/1.4, no weather sealing, and a rotating front element that complicates use of polarizers.
What People Are Saying
“excellent for portraits”
“24.6 oz too much for daily carry”
How It Compares
vs. Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art
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Choose Sigma if you need autofocus, better edge performance and sealing; choose Rokinon for a lower‑cost manual‑focus option.
vs. Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Distagon
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Zeiss is best for professionals demanding top optical quality and durability; Rokinon is better for budget‑focused shooters who accept manual focus.
vs. Samyang 35mm f/1.4
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Both lenses are interchangeable; choose based on price or brand preference.