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Rokinon DS50M-N Cine DS 50mm T1.5 Nikon Lens
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Capture Cinematic Moments with the Rokinon Cine DS 50mm Lens The Rokinon Cine DS 50mm T1.5 lens is designed for filmmakers seeking professional-grade optics. Part of the Cine DS series, it features unified gears, dual focusing scales, and color matching for consistent video production. Offers ful...
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Overview
Capture Cinematic Moments with the Rokinon Cine DS 50mm Lens
The Rokinon Cine DS 50mm T1.5 lens is designed for filmmakers seeking professional-grade optics. Part of the Cine DS series, it features unified gears, dual focusing scales, and color matching for consistent video production. Offers full-frame coverage and a fast T1.5 aperture.
Specifications:
- Aperture Range: T1.5 - T22
- Focal Length: 50mm
- Compatibility: Nikon
- Angle of View: 46.2 degrees (Full Frame), 30.8 degrees (APS-C)
- Minimum Focusing Distance: 1.45 ft
- Filter Size: 77mm
Key Features
Full frame coverage with aperture range of T1.5 - T22
New DS line that is color matched with other Rokinon DS lenses and have unified gear and aperture positions among all Rokinon Cine DS lenses
46.2 degrees angle of view on full frame cameras & 30.8 degrees angle of view on APS-C
Minimum focusing distance of 1.45 ft.; Uses filter size of 77mm
Specifications
Lens Mount
Nikon
Focal Length
50mm
Maximum Aperture
T1.5
Minimum Aperture
T22
Format Coverage
Full Frame
Angle of View (Full Frame)
46.2 degrees
Angle of View (APS-C)
30.8 degrees
Minimum Focusing Distance
1.45 ft.
Filter Size
77mm
Line
Cine DS (color matched, unified gear/aperture positions)
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Offers full-frame coverage, making it versatile for both full-frame and APS-C Nikon cameras, ensuring broad compatibility.
- Features a wide aperture range of T1.5 - T22, allowing for excellent low-light performance and precise depth-of-field control.
- Part of the new DS line, which is color-matched with other Rokinon DS lenses, ensuring consistent color rendition across your footage.
- Designed with unified gear and aperture positions across all Rokinon Cine DS lenses, simplifying lens changes on set by minimizing rig adjustments.
- Provides a 46.2-degree angle of view on full-frame cameras, offering a natural perspective ideal for a wide range of filmmaking scenarios.
- Boasts a minimum focusing distance of 1.45 ft., enabling close-up shots with detailed subject isolation.
- Utilizes a common filter size of 77mm, making it easier to share filters with other professional lenses in your kit.
👎 Cons
- This is a prime lens with a fixed 50mm focal length, meaning it is not zoomable and requires physically moving to adjust framing.
- The minimum focusing distance of 1.45 ft. might not be sufficient for extreme macro photography applications.
- As a manual focus lens (implied by "Cine DS" and aperture gears), it lacks autofocus, which could be a disadvantage in fast-paced shooting environments.
- The filter size of 77mm, while common, is larger and may require additional investment in larger filters if current filters are smaller.
- Specific details about lens construction, such as the number of elements or special glass types, are not provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Rokinon DS50M-N lens a zoom lens?
No, the Rokinon DS50M-N is a prime lens with a fixed 50mm focal length and is not zoomable.
What is the widest aperture available on this lens?
The lens features a wide maximum aperture of T1.5, allowing for excellent low-light performance and shallow depth of field.
Is this lens compatible with both full-frame and APS-C Nikon cameras?
Yes, this lens offers full-frame coverage, making it suitable for both full-frame and APS-C cameras.
Do other Rokinon Cine DS lenses have consistent color and mechanical features with this 50mm lens?
Yes, it is part of the new DS line that is color-matched with other Rokinon DS lenses and features unified gear and aperture positions across the line.
What is the minimum focusing distance of the Rokinon DS50M-N lens?
The minimum focusing distance for this lens is 1.45 ft., allowing for close-up subject capture.
What filter size does this lens require?
The Rokinon DS50M-N Cine DS 50mm lens uses a filter size of 77mm.
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