Characterized by its sleek size, the Rokinon AF 35mm f/2.8 FE Lens Sony Efrom Rokinon AF 35mm f/2.8 FE Lens Sony Eis a compact wide-angle prime designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. Its versatile wide angle of view is well-suited to general shooting applications and its slim form factor is ideal for travel and everyday photography. The optical design incorporates a pair of aspherical elements and one high refractive index element to suppress spherical aberrations in order to achieve a high degree of sharpness and clarity throughout the aperture range. An Ultra Multi-Coating has also been applied to control flare and ghosting for increased contrast when working in strong lighting conditions. The lens's autofocus motor works in conjunction with Sony cameras' AF systems for quick and precise focusing performance, and manual focus override is also available for more refined control.

E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22    Two Aspherical Elements, One HR Element    Ultra Multi-Coating    Autofocus with Manual Focus Override    Seven-Blade Diaphragm

Compact wide-angle prime is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 52.5mm equivalent focal length.

Maximum f/2.8 aperture helps to achieve the slim, portable form factor while also remaining versatile for use in a variety of lighting conditions.

Two aspherical elements and one high refractive index element help control spherical aberrations and distortions for improved sharpness, resolution, and clarity.

An Ultra Multi-Coating has been applied to individual elements in order to reduce flare and ghosting for increased contrast and a neutral color balance.

The integrated autofocus motor works in conjunction with Sony cameras' focusing systems for quick, accurate, and precise AF control. Manual focus override is also available for refining your focus position.

Seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.

Comes with a hood with 40.5mm filter threads.

Aluminum alloy housing is both lightweight and durable.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the throw of the focus ring from infinity to minimum focus distance? And does the lens focus linearly without any acceleration?

A: We are not able to measure this and the information is not listed by the manufacturer. We would assume the throw is typical of such entry level auto focus lenses and be no more than 40. No, it would not be linear either. We do not recall any photo or cinema lens that is.

Q: 2. How smooth and quiet is the auto focus for video?

A: Not very smooth and or quiet

Q: 3. Will this lens work on the Panasonic Lumix S5? It comes up when I search for Panasonic

A: No, the Rokinon AF 35mm f/1.8 FE for Sony E would not work with the Panasonic S5. The S5 uses the L-mount, as found on a lens such as the Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L, BH #SI352L. https://bhpho.to/3ChxFy1

Q: 4. Will like Rokinon use the lens hood that fit over a 49mm filter? I prefer not to use a 40.5mm filter attached to the front of the hood.

A: I agree with the previous answers. The hood will not fit over the lens if there is a 49mm filter installed. You will need to either forego the hood and lens cap and use a 49mm filter or use the hood and lens cap and buy the 40.5mm filter.

Q: 5. Does the samyang lens station work for me to update the firmware for a rokinon lens?

A: Yes, the Samyang Lens Station for Sony E will work on the Rokinon AF 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E.

Q: 6. How long is the warranty for this lens?

A: The Rokinon AF 35mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E comes with a limited 1-year warranty.

Q: 7. This Rokinon works with Sony Alpha 6500? APSC?

A: Yes, it does. But the field of view will be like that of a 21mm lens because of the crop factor of the smaller sensor in the 6500.

Q: 8. Does this lens work with eye-AF on sony a7rii ?

A: Not sure about A7RII, but eye AF works just like native Sony lenses on my A7III. If you are having issues, make sure you have a newer firmware on the lens.

Q: 9. Anyone use this with a first gen Sony A7? How is AF? I don't mind a little slow as long as it doesn't hunt around a lot.

A: I have just started to use this lens on my Sony a7r2. I went on a road trip recently shooting landscapes and had no problem with auto focus. I also tried some test shots in low light and it focused fine. It's not blazing fast but also not really slow...in between and adequate. Nice lens for the price. I'm happy so far. I shoot professionally

Q: 10. what kind of manual focus ring does it have? by wire? or is it mechanical?

A: Its a focus by wire system.