C300: Rokinon Cine 85mm T1.5 Sample

Nice looking stuff
Erik - how did you find the flaring on the 85mm? - I got rid of mine (non-cine) due to the large flares whenever a light hit the lens. Using a Canon FD now.
Have got the Rokinon 35mm and it's a keeper - very impressed.
 
Rowy said:
Nice looking stuff
Erik - how did you find the flaring on the 85mm? - I got rid of mine (non-cine) due to the large flares whenever a light hit the lens. Using a Canon FD now.
Have got the Rokinon 35mm and it's a keeper - very impressed.
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Haven't used it enough to know but I'm going to test it. Did it flare in a good way? or just washed out.
 
It was not pretty! A combination of washed out and large multiple reflections of light sources. To be fair, it was wide open, at night with very bright lights in shot but a side by side with the FD lens made be get rid of it as soon as I could.
 
Thanks Alpha/Erik, I'm looking into that. I wish the 14mm had a standard front but apart from that its a solid set that I can't wait to mate with the speedbooster
 
I just finished another test today. This one is for bokeh and flare. The promo I shot had me thinking more about how the bokeh looked with other T-stops and compared to the Zeiss CP.2 85mm

Another intresting thing is the Rokinon is a bit wider than the Zeiss.

 
Thanks for sharing this info! I own quite a few Canon lenses including a few of the L variety (my fav is the 70-200 F2.8 IS II) but I also have a Rokinon 35 and the 85 Cine. On a recent music video shoot, we used both lenses on a few shots on two C300s. I am really, really impressed with these lenses. They have a nice vintage look to them, contrast wise, flare is fairly well controlled, and they are sharp. I wouldn't say they are as good as Canon L glass for stills, but for video they are divine. I want the whole damn set! I don't have the footage from the shoot (that went directly to the producer) but all the internal shots in this piece were filmed on my C300 and the Rokinon 35 last year:

https://vimeo.com/46216176
 
NeedCreative said:
Thanks for sharing this info! I own quite a few Canon lenses including a few of the L variety (my fav is the 70-200 F2.8 IS II) but I also have a Rokinon 35 and the 85 Cine. On a recent music video shoot, we used both lenses on a few shots on two C300s. I am really, really impressed with these lenses. They have a nice vintage look to them, contrast wise, flare is fairly well controlled, and they are sharp. I wouldn't say they are as good as Canon L glass for stills, but for video they are divine. I want the whole damn set! I don't have the footage from the shoot (that went directly to the producer) but all the internal shots in this piece were filmed on my C300 and the Rokinon 35 last year:

https://vimeo.com/46216176
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Thats a nice profile piece and the 35mm looks very good. Thanks for posting Paul.
 
scottlee said:
WOW I almost chocked on my breakfast with that picture..
LED fixtures by chance?
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Ha! Be careful!

I used two Kino Flo 4 bank Divas. Simple setup. I'm shooting another one today and will have a couple back lights up this time. I solo these so getting all the lighting on a cart plus the cam gear is tough in one trip. I have a little help today :)
 
How's the body of the lens feel? I read that it's "lightweight" but that makes me think that it's plastic, like the cheaper Canon lenses. I think I'd buy this thing instantly if it had the weight and heft of Canon's L-series zooms or other cinema lenses.
 
Erik

Since you also own the Zeis CP.2 85mm, can you comment on the differences between the Zeiss and the Rokinon? Thanks
 
Finnegan said:
How's the body of the lens feel? I read that it's "lightweight" but that makes me think that it's plastic, like the cheaper Canon lenses. I think I'd buy this thing instantly if it had the weight and heft of Canon's L-series zooms or other cinema lenses.
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It's lighter than an L lens since the body is plastic but feels tight. The focus ring and iris are smooth, and the mount is metal.
 
Jon Nelson said:
Erik

Since you also own the Zeis CP.2 85mm, can you comment on the differences between the Zeiss and the Rokinon? Thanks
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The difference is large. Overall build is much better on the CP.2. The lens coatings on the Zeiss are better for controlling flare. Larger focus throw for more precises focusing. The Rokinon is lighter and more compact. For the price of a new CP.2 mount you can but the Rokinon. That's crazy!
If you want a cine lens for less than $4K then the $350 Rokinon is a great value.
 
Erik Naso said:
If you want a cine lens for less than $4K then the $350 Rokinon is a great value.
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Absolutely 100% agree with Erik on this. I picked up an entire set of Rokinon Cine lenses for less than ONE CP would have cost. Sure, there are a few trade-offs, but image quality doesn't seem to be one of them, for the most part.

Just waiting patiently for the 50mm. :D
 
I'm okay with a lens being light, I'm not okay with it being cheap -- not in terms of price, but in terms of build quality. I just wanted to clarify because sometimes people (I don't mean any of you, obviously) can get the two mixed up, particularly with lenses. If the lens feels tight and well made and doesn't skimp out on image quality, then at it's price point it's a steal. Still, I'm going to rent one first and see what I think before I buy one.

Yay for rational consumerism! :)
 
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