User Manual

35mm F2.8 AF
Instruction Manual
for SONY E-Mount
• Seven elements in six groups, two Aspherical lenses, one high
refractive lens plus Ultra Multi Coating are utilized to minimize
aberrations and increase sharpness for impressive image
quality.
• The IF (Internal Focus) design prevents both changes length and
front element rotation for easy use with polarizing and other lters
where positioning must
be maintained.
• Avoid subjecting the lens to drastic temperature changes such as
moving from a very cold outdoors location to a warm indoors
location. This can cause moisture in the air to condense inside or on
the outside of the lens and lead to failure or mold production. Before
taking the lens indoors from a cold outdoors location , put the lens in
a plastic bag or sealed camera bag and remov
e it only when the lens
has warmed up to room temperature.
CAUTION
• If stubborn spots remain, put only one or two small drops of ethanol
or reputable lens cleaner on the microber cloth and repeat the
circular cleaning process. DO NOT USE AN ORGANIC SOLVENT SUCH
AS PAINT THINNER, ALCOHOL, OR BENZENE.
Included Components
• Front Lens Cap • Rear lens cap • Lens Hood
• Semi Hard Case • Instruction Manual • Warranty Card
Attaching the lens
Advantages
Thank you for purchasing the Rokinon
AF 35mm F2.8 Compact lens. It is a high
performance prime autofocus optic
designed exclusively for SONY E-mount
mirrorless interchangeable lens
cameras. Please note that supported
functions may vary according to the
camera model and that it will not
mount to Sony A-mount cameras.
Cautions
To maintain your safety and prevent damage to the lens, please
fully familiarize yourself with the following:
• Do not look directly at the sun through the lens as It may seriously
impair your vision.
• Do not to apply excessive force when attaching the lens to the
camera as it may cause damage to the lens or your camera.
• The lens is a precision optical product, so dropping or excessive
impact may cause product failure.
When mounting the lens
make su
re that it clicks in
place otherwise it may
detach and cause damage
or injury.
Do not modify or try to
repair the lens as this will
void the warranty.
Do not apply excessive
force on the lens when it is
attached to the camera. It
may damage the lens and
camera mount.
Do not leave the lens in
direct sunlight as this
could cause a re.
Ensure that the lens is
operating properly by
testing it on
your camera
before shooting an
important event.
Do not look directly at the
sun through a camera
with a lens attached as it
may damage your
eyesight.
• Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap.
• Align the white index mark (dot) on the lens barrel with the white
index mark (dot) on the lens mount of the camera.
• Do not press the lens release button on the camera when mounting
the le
ns.
• Insert the lens into the camera mount and rotate it clockwise until it
“clicks” and locks in place. Do not insert the lens at an angle.
• Remove the front lens cap when you are ready to shoot.
Detaching the lens
• An inconspicuous size, a 13.8” minimum focusing distance, and a
slightly wide angle of view make it perfect for, travel, environmental
portraits, stealthy street shooting, and la
ndscapes.
• The AF (autofocus) is optimized for fast and precise
focus detection
with mirrorless cameras.
• It will provide optimal quality still images and video with both Sony
Full Frame and APS-C image sensor cameras. For Sony alpha APS-C
camera users the lens is equivalent to approximately 52mm to
provide a “normal” angle of view.
• Attach or detach the lens only while the camera is turned off.
• Be careful not to touch or contaminate the gold contacts on the
mount as it can adversely affect communication with the camera.
• Protect the lens from water, high humidity and excessive heat.
• Always store the lens with the lens cap on in a dry and well ventilated
location out of direct sunlight. Direct sunlight passing through the
lens could become concentrated enough to cause a re.
Cleaning
• It is extremely important before cleaning to dust o the lens surface
using a lens blower or a soft brush to remove any foreign particles or
grit that could scratch the lens.
• Using a clean microber lens cloth, gently wipe the lens in a circular
motion from the center outwards towards the edges of the glass.
• Attach the front lens cap.
• While holding down the lens release button on the camera body,
rotate the lens cou
nterclockwise until it stops and separate the lens
from the body.
• Attach the rear lens cap.
Advantages
Cautions
Cleaning
Included Components
Attaching the Lens
Detaching the Lens