Distinguished by its ultra bright design, the SP 50mm f/1.2 from Rokinon is a fast normal-length prime for Canon EF-mount DSLRs. Aspherical and high refractive index elements are used to reduce spherical aberrations and distortions in order to realize a high degree of clarity and sharpness, and an Ultra Multi-Coating is also featured to suppress ghosting and flare for increased contrast and color fidelity. It's impressive f/1.2 maximum aperture also benefits working in low-light conditions and affords extensive control over depth of field for working with selective focus techniques. Additionally, the manual focus design contributes to the precise control over focus, and an aluminum-alloy housing benefits handling as well as improves overall durability.
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Key Features
- EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.2 to f/16
- One Aspherical Element
- One High Refractive Index Element
Distinguished by its ultra bright design, the SP 50mm f/1.2 from Rokinon is a fast normal-length prime for Canon EF-mount DSLRs. Aspherical and high refractive index elements are used to reduce spherical aberrations and distortions in order to realize a high degree of clarity and sharpness, and an Ultra Multi-Coating is also featured to suppress ghosting and flare for increased contrast and color fidelity. It's impressive f/1.2 maximum aperture also benefits working in low-light conditions and affords extensive control over depth of field for working with selective focus techniques. Additionally, the manual focus design contributes to the precise control over focus, and an aluminum-alloy housing benefits handling as well as improves overall durability.
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Rokinon SP 50mm f/1.2 Overview
Normal-length prime 50mm f/1.2 lens is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount DSLRs, however can also be used with APS-C models where it will provide an 80mm equivalent focal length.
Fast f/1.2 maximum aperture offers a high degree of control over depth of field for working with selective focus and shallow depth of field techniques. Additionally, it also benefits working in low-light conditions with slower shutter speeds.
One aspherical element and one high refractive index element is featured in the optical design to control spherical aberrations for improved clarity and sharpness throughout the aperture range.
An Ultra Multi-Coating has been applied to individual elements to minimize ghosting and flare for increased contrast and color neutrality when working in strong lighting conditions.
Manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 1.5' away.
Nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.
Aluminum-alloy housing is both durable and lightweight.
Rear contacts afford full camera-based control over exposure settings and also relay Exif data between the lens and camera body.
UPC: 084438765793
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Rokinon SP 50mm f/1.2 Reviews
Excellent for Astrophotography
By Jeremiah
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-06-24
I purchased this Lens so that I could use it for wide field Nebula shots. It has delivered in all aspects. I will be using it with a Monochrome camera next.
Rokinon 50mm f1.2 sp
By Joseph
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-16
I've only had the lens for a few weeks but so far I'm really liking this lens. I bought this manual 50 because it was the only one that was at a 1.2 aperture for my canon 5D markiii. I really wanted it to have an autofocus feature but so far it works fine for the portraits and food photography I'm mainly using it for. I was going to buy the canon 50 1.2 L usm but decided to try something new and for the price I really like the quality and the the end result. All in all I would consider buying another Rokinon, maybe the 85mm. I'm not planning on going mirrorless, I'm actually looking the 1DX Markiii so more options in the EF mount would be awesome.
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question
Can you see the aperture setting on the rear lcd screen of the camera?
This lens has electrical contacts and circuitry so that the aperture is controlled by the camera. This makes the aperture number visible in any of the camera's aperture displays.
Date published: 2021-12-15
Is this lens compatible with the canon r6?
Is this lens compatible with the canon r6?
The Rokinon SP 50mm f/1.2 Lens for Canon EF would require an adapter to work on the Canon EOS R6 such as the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R, BH # CAMAEFRF.
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Date published: 2023-01-02
question
What are the rear electronic contacts for?
The contacts allow electronic communication between the camera and the lens. While this is a manual focus lens only, the lens can do a focus confirmation via a green dot in the viewfinder and an audible beep. Perhaps more important is that you can control the aperture of the lens by the camera. Finally, the lens metadata such as aperture, focus distance, millimeter and manufacturer can be recorded to the image file to help in your processing.
Date published: 2020-08-28
question
How long is the focus throw on the manual focus ring (in degrees)?
The throw is approximately 180.
Date published: 2019-12-30
Does anyone know of a UV filter that fits this ...
Does anyone know of a UV filter that fits this lens? I have ordered two, both with incorrect threads.
The Rokinon SP 50mm f/1.2 Lens for Canon EF has 86mm filter threads. Therefore, the Chiaro Pro 86mm 99-UVBTS Brass UV Filter is an excellent compatible filter. Here is the link: https://bhpho.to/3xGa6fX.
Date published: 2023-02-14