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πŸ“Έ Rokinon 12mm F2.8 Ultra Wide Fisheye Lens for Sony E Mount Cameras - NEX and Full Frame Compatible Review

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Details

BrandRokinon
Lens TypeFisheye
Compatible MountingsSony Alpha
Maximum Focal Length12
Minimum Focal Length12

Description of πŸ“Έ Rokinon 12mm F2.8 Ultra Wide Fisheye Lens for Sony E Mount Cameras - NEX and Full Frame Compatible

Full frame sensor coverage with extreme ultra-wide 180 degrees angle of view on full frame cameras. Nano Crystal Coating System (NCS) + Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) Maximizes Transmission and Reduces Internal Reflections. Constructed of 12 glass elements in 8 groups with aperture range of f2.8 - f22. Minimum focusing distance of only 7.9 inches.

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Learn to shoot at the range scale, but it's not 100%.

Warning: I'm a photographer - that's been my main job for most of my adult life. I bought this because sometimes I wanted to play around with the ultra-wide. The vast majority of what I do is portrait photography and this lens isn't up to it. I try to rate it with these facts in mind and that's why this is a 2 star rating and not a 1 star rating. Pros: It's cheap and feels relatively solid (there's a lot of metal in its construction). . I like the hard plastic clip on the front lens cap. Can…

Pros
  • Nano Crystalline Coating System (NCS) + Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) Maximizes transmission and reduces internal reflections
Cons
  • Big and chunky

Revainrating 5 out of 5

First Impression: Solid build, great images

Just got this and will post a more detailed update later. There are a few immediate clarifications. Firstly, this lens is very durable and is a premium product from an aesthetic point of view. I've seen several reviews elsewhere that have described it as malleable and I totally disagree with that assessment. The lens is smaller than you think, which means it's actually pretty narrow - like the classic Nikon 50mm Ai-S, for example. The focus ring is very smooth and well dampened and has a very…

Pros
  • Minimum focus distance of only 7.9 inches
Cons
  • Not sure

Revainrating 5 out of 5

So far so good for lenses

But that's not all - received the lens today and took some test shots. The reason I'm writing this review (which I'll update another time with some lens-specific comments regarding quality, handling, etc.) is to clear up what was driving me crazy doing the research. . FYI all my testing was done with the Nikon D750 but I see no reason why this lens wouldn't work with any of the Nikon models that have been released in the last 5 years or so. This is a Nikon compatible lens with AE chip. This is…

Pros
  • Consists of 12 glass elements in 8 groups with an aperture range of f2.8 to f22
Cons
  • Doubtful purchase for the elderly