Rokinon SP 85mm F1.2 User manual

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ADVANTAGES
85mm F1.2
Instruction Manual
CAUT IONS
• Provides exceedingly high quality stills and video with both Canon Full Frame and APS-C (crop sensor) cameras.• Its large F1.2 aperture provides enhanced low light capability, faster shutter speeds and super shallow depth field control. • Two High Refractive Index lens elements plus a precision aspherical lens element combine to minimize aberrations and increase sharpness.• Its all metal construction with an ergonomically designed shape and grip deliver a luxurious look, excellent durability and comfortable use.• For easy use with polarizing and other filters where positioning must be maintained, the filter mount is designed not to rotate when the lens is focused.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.• Attach or detach the lens only while the camera is turned off.• Protect the lens from water, high humidity, excessive heat and cold.• 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 fire.• 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 remove it only when the lens has warmed up to room temperature.• Do not modify or attempt to repair the lens. This may harm the lens or your camera and will void the warranty.AT TACHING T HE LENS
• Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap.• Align the red dot on the lens mount with the index mark (dot) on the lens mount of the camera.• Do not press the lens release button on the camera when mounting the lens.• 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 T HE LENS
• Attach the front lens cap.• While holding down the lens release button on the camera body, rotate the lens counterclockwise until it stops and separate the lens from the body.• Attach the rear lens cap.When mounting the lens
make sure 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
invalidate the warranty.
Do not leave the lens in
direct sunlight as this Do not look directly at the sun through a camera
with a lens attached it
may damage your
eyesight.
Do not apply accessive
force on the lens when it is
attached to the camera. It
may damage the lens and
camera mount.
Ensure that the lens is
operating properly by
testing it on your camera
before shooting an
important event.
PA RT S
FOCUSING ① Lens mount② Focusing scale③ Focusing ring④ Removable hood⑤ Electronic contacts
Thank you for purchasing the Rokinon SP 85mm F1.2 Full Frame lens. Its superior performance and high resolution optics have been specifically designed to meet the extreme capabilities of Canon’s professional cameras.Please note: Check your camera’s instruction book as available manual focusing focusing methods will vary depending on the camera model.• Set the Focus Mode of your camera to “MF” (Manual Focus). Adjust the focus by rotating the focusing ring on the lens until the focus confirmation indicator in your viewfinder confirms focus or the subject looks the sharpest. • Another focusing option is to use the magnifying feature of “Live View”. Utilizing the highest magnification available, adjust the focus by rotating the focusing ring until the image on your LCD screen looks

• To mount the hood, align the white dot on the hood with the white dot (NOT the vertical line) on the lens and rotate the hood clockwise until you hear and feel it click in place.• To remove the hood, grasp it firmly near its base and turn counter clockwise• You can store the hood in its reverse position for easy transport. Reverse the hood so that it covers the lens barrel and again align the white dot on the hood with the white dot on the lens and rotate the hood clockwise until you hear and feel it click in place.CONTACT
LENS HOOD N OT E S
Elite Brands Inc. Rokinon Division New York, NY 10005rokinon.com facebook.com/rokinonlensesROKINON® is a registered trademark of Elite Brands Inc.©2016, Elite Brands Inc., New York, NY 10005Toll Free: 800.441.1100Phone: [e-mail]
Please note: It is extremely important before cleaning to dust off 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 microfiber lens cloth, gently wipe the lens in a circular motion from the center outwards towards the edges of the glass.• If stubborn spots remain, put only one or two small drops of ethanolor reputable lens cleaner on the microfiber cloth and repeat the circular cleaning process. DO NOT USE AN ORGANIC SOLVENT SUCH
AS PAINT THINNER, ALCOHOL, OR BENZENE.
MODEL SP 85mm F1.2CanonF1.2~1628.52°
18.98°
MOUNT
ANGLE OF VIEW
F ULL F RAME
APS-C
PRODUCT SPECIFICAT IONS
- The minimum focus is the distance from the image sensor to the object.- The product specifications and design are subject to change without notice.APERT URE RANGE
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10 elements in 7 groups(Including an Aspherical, 2 High Refractive Index) 31” (0.8m)x 0.1386mm9OPT ICAL CONST RUCT ION
MINIMUM FOCUSING DISTANCE
MAXIMUM SHOOT ING MAGNIFICAT ION
F ILT ER SI ZE
NUMBER OF APERTURE BLADES 3.66” x 3.87” (93mm x 98.4mm)37.0oz (1,050g)MAXIMUM DIAMETER X LENGT H
WEIGHT
The supplied hood is designed specifically for the Rokinon SP 85mm F1.2 lens for optimum effectiveness. It should be used at all times to, provide better contrast and added protection. The only exception is if it blocks the light from a built-in or small electronic flash to cause a shadow at the bottom of the image.Hood stored in reverse positionINCLUDED COMPONENTS
• Front lens cap • Rear lens cap • Lens hood• Soft lens pouch • Instruction manual • Warranty