From the course: Video Gear: Cameras & Lenses
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Rokinon 16mm lens
From the course: Video Gear: Cameras & Lenses
Rokinon 16mm lens
- Now, Rich, there's a company called Rokinon, also depending on where you get the lens, they go by other names like Sanyang, or Sumyang. There's a couple of sort of different sub-brands, but they're all from the same manufacturer. And Rokinon lenses have actually gained a lot of popularity over the past couple of years, because they're relatively high quality opticlude, and they're pretty darn cheap. - Oh yeah, now, they're very popular with time lapse shooters, particularly because they let you set manual control so you don't see the balance and the aperture. And a lot of times, they'll have great features. Like yours came pre-geared. - Yeah, so these lenses come in a couple of different styles. This one I have here that we actually shot with at the Flight Trampoline Park. This is a 16 mil, f/2.0, specifically designed for the Micro Four Thirds System. And this is a traditional photo lens. It kind of has a smooth, sort of focus ring there. But the aperture ring, as you pointed out…
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