Description

Overview

ROKINON XEEN CF lenses reflect the growing trend toward more compact, lightweight, and high-definition cameras. They are the first full-frame cine lenses to incorporate carbon fiber, resulting in a sturdier, lighter, more durable design with a future-oriented appearance.

Although carbon fiber is rarely used in precision machinery due to its difficulty in molding, the R&D designers deserve recognition for developing a technique that successfully molds the material into shapes and sizes suitable for precise lens construction. Moreover, overcoming the cost premium of carbon fiber posed another challenge. Nevertheless, the designers ensured that the CF cine lenses remain accessible to both renowned and aspiring cinematographers.

With an average weight of only 2.12lb (0.96kg) and a length of 3.7” (93.5mm) in the PL mount for all five focal lengths, these lenses offer exceptional compatibility and flexible operation with equipment such as drones and gimbals.

Furthermore, ROKINON XEEN CF lenses support large image sensors and 8K capabilities, making them fully compatible with the latest cinema cameras. Thanks to their unique X-coating technology, optical design, bright T1.5 aperture (T2.6 for the 16mm), and 11-blade diaphragm, cinematographers can control their shots to create distinctive looks, achieve excellent low-light performance, and capture beautiful bokeh.

In addition, these lenses feature changeable mounts, a common front diameter of 95mm for easy integration with matte boxes, and luminous glow-in-the-dark markings for convenient operation in low-light conditions.

True cine lens features include unified focus and aperture gear positions, which facilitate easier follow-focus use. Additionally, the lenses provide tight color matching, dual-calibrated right and left side distance and T-stop scales, and incredibly smooth movement of the geared focusing and aperture controls.

Finally, the ROKINON XEEN CF 16mm T2.6 complements the 24mm T1.5, 35mm T1.5, 50mm T1.5, and 85mm T1.5 CF models, creating a core set of five highly versatile and capable cine primes.