Description

Overview

ROKINON XEEN CF lenses reflect the growing trend toward more compact, lightweight, and high-definition cameras. These lenses are the first full-frame cine lenses to incorporate carbon fiber, resulting in a sturdier, lighter, and more durable design that is also future-oriented in 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 molds the material into the precise shapes and sizes needed for lens construction. Moreover, overcoming the cost premium of carbon fiber was another significant challenge. However, the designers succeeded in keeping the CF cine lenses accessible to both renowned and aspiring cinematographers.

Weighing just 2.12lb (0.96kg) and measuring 3.7” (93.5mm) in length for all five focal lengths in the PL mount, these lenses offer exceptional compatibility and flexible operation with equipment like drones and gimbals.

Additionally, ROKINON XEEN CF lenses support large image sensors and 8K capabilities, making them 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, users can effectively control their shots to create distinctive looks, produce excellent low-light performance, and achieve beautiful bokeh.

These lenses also feature changeable mounts, a common front diameter of 95mm for easy integration with matte boxes, and luminous glow-in-the-dark markings, making them easy to operate in low-light conditions.

True cine lens features include unified focus and aperture gear positions, which facilitate easier follow-focus use. In addition, they offer 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.

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