My primary focus is "Motion Picture", I'm a retired pro still photographer.� This lens intrigued me so I ordered one.� I chose Nikon mount as the most adaptable, 24mm as a "normal" focal length for Micro Four Thirds and I can always adapt it to Canon if I go back to that brand camera.� With initial testing it seems more than adequately sharp without the "clinical" look colors and image tones can get from digital camera processing native M4/3 lenses do with the camera.� Manual focus throw is decent and smooth, a follow focus mounted on the right goes towards infinity when turned clockwise and focuses closer when turned back towards camera operator (Panasonic Lumix GH5 camera).� Iris has no detents (is clickless) and I like this very much.� Both focus and iris rings are geared.


This lens is larger and heavier than most of my native M4/3 glass, which creates a bit of a dilemma for me.� What drew me to M4/3 was smaller size and much less weight of bodies and lenses.� At 70 going on 80 this lens size and weight are going in the wrong direction but I'll use it and enjoy the features it offers.� When it goes in a cage with rails, follow focus, and audio recorder I'll have to use it on a tripod.� Hand held I'll have to forget all the "add on stuff" and use it like we used gear 50 years ago.


Other accessories I've already got for it are ND filters and a diffusion filter for a soft look when needed.� A� .71x focal reducer (I have RJ & Viltrox) gives me 2 lenses in one, a 50mm equvalent mounted on the GH5 with a Nikon to M4/3 adapter and a 34mm equiv with a focal reducer.


I like this lens very much, might even order a Rokinon 50mm when the sobbing credit card recovers from this and a few other purchases

Great lens

With this lens is very easy to illuminate indoors.

excellent quality. As advertised and delivered quickly. Lens is quiet and easy to use.

I produce indie film. I purchased this lens as part of the four lens DS bundle. The 50mm is a favorite among Rokinon owners, and I too love it. This 24mm lens is a close second or third as it performs very well for me. I am using these lenses with an adapter on a Sony FS7. As with all the other lenses in this bundle, T1.5 is amazing at this price point. It certainly has more plastic in it than other lenses I own. The powder coating does a good job of not showing fingerprints. Smooth rings. I will say that of all the lenses in the bundle that I got, the lens hood on this one does not snap as tight as the others. Not really a big deal, but I noticed it.

I previously purchased Rokinon lenses and I just bought this as an addition to my collection of primes.

I use this lens to shoot various projects including weddings and independent films. The image quality and clarity are fantastic and the manual focus is extremely smooth. The de-clicked aperture is great because it can be extremely fast and you are able to expose during recording, although I would stay away from that unless absolutely necessary. It is a little bulky, especially with a lens hood. Switching out lenses make take slightly longer and storing it in a bag may prove a little more difficult then with some other lenses. But it's definitely worth it.

I bought this lens as a kit with the 35mm, 50mm and 85mm DS lens. This lens when compared to the canon L glass (16-35) was just as sharp if not sharper. I highly recommend this lens.

great quality!

First, I mainly use this lens on Sony bodies. I've used it on an a6300, an A7S II, and an FS5 using two FotodioX adapters (one that just passes it through, one with a built-in variable ND filter) and a Metabones Speed Booster. This is actually why I prefer using Canon lenses on a Sony body - it effectively multiplies your capabilities. No matter what I'm doing, I can pull a great image from this lens.�

An interesting side note: Rokinon lenses can focus beyond infinity. This is incredibly useful when you're running them through the speedbooster, which moves your focus point out a bit (in my experience). Your new infinity is now where the focus ring physically stops when using the speedbooster, rather than the infinity mark.

As with most of the Cine DS series, it's a bit soft until you hit around T4-5.6 (I've found this one gets tack sharp around T4). I actually like the softer look for video work, as I feel that it looks a bit more classically cinematic than a tack sharp image does.

All in all, it's an utterly beautiful lens. I'm looking forward to using it more in the future! Paired with my Rokinon 50mm lens, I don't really see myself needing anything but the two for most of the work I do.