Rokinon-branded Samyang cinema 35mm for Sony — the T1.5 VDSLR with geared focus.
The Rokinon 35mm T1.5 AS UMC is a manual-focus cine prime from Rokinon (the US brand name for Samyang lenses) for Sony E-mount cameras, featuring a de-clicked aperture ring and T1.5 transmission aperture specification. The AS (aspherical) and UMC (Ultra Multi-Coating) designations indicate optical quality features.
The lens delivers 35mm at T1.5 transmission aperture with aspherical optical elements, UMC coating, Sony E-mount coupling, de-clicked aperture ring for smooth video exposure pulls, and APS-C image circle (or full-frame depending on version).
Rokinon's cine primes democratised access to dedicated cinema lenses for Sony E-mount hybrid shooters. The de-clicked aperture enables smooth in-shot exposure adjustments during video recording. The T1.5 transmission rating provides honest light transmission measurement as used in cinematography.
Test de-clicked aperture ring for smooth, continuous operation. Check focus ring smoothness. Inspect UMC coating. Verify full-frame or APS-C coverage from the specific version of this lens.