Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical Wide Angle Lens for Sony E-Mount

Wide-Angle Prime for Sony E-Mount

The Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical Wide Angle Lens mounts natively on Sony Alpha E-Mount cameras. It covers full-frame sensors and works equally well on APS-C and 4/3 bodies, where it delivers a 52.5mm equivalent field of view. The bright f/1.4 maximum aperture suits low-light photography and high-definition video recording. Manual focus with a printed distance scale aids precise focusing at the 1.0 ft minimum distance.

Aperture Range and Optical Limits

The iris stops down to f/16 and opens to f/1.4 with eight rounded blades for smooth out-of-focus rendering. One aspherical element corrects horizontal chromatic aberration, while multi-layer UMC coating reduces flare and ghosting for contrast-rich, color-neutral results. The fixed 35mm focal length means composition changes require physical movement. Filter threads measure 77mm for standard screw-in accessories.

Manual Focus Installation Notes

The lens attaches directly to the E-Mount bayonet with no electronic contacts, so aperture and focus remain fully manual. Electronic metering and EXIF data transfer depend on the camera body’s support for manual lenses. The 2.65 weight and 77mm diameter balance well on most Alpha bodies, though the large front element may require care when packing. Focus peaking or magnification assists are recommended for critical sharpness.