Rokinon IO3514-E Instruction Manual

35mm F1.4 AF
Instruction Manual
for SONY E-Mount
Thank you for purchasing the Rokinon
AF 35mm F1.4 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.

Advantages

• It will provide optimal quality still images and video with both Sony
Full Frame and APS-C image sensor cameras.
• Equipped with a large F1.4 aperture, its performance and image
quality competes with the best in its class.
• Two high precision Aspherical plus two High Refractive Index lens
elements are utilized to minimize aberrations and increase
sharpness.
• The AF (autofocus) function utilizes an ultrasonic motor for fast,
precise and silent focus operation.
• Its size, shape and grip have been ergonomically designed for
enhanced stability and comfortable use.
durability.
• The IF (Internal Focus) design prevents both changes length and
where positioning must be maintained.

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.
• Be careful not to touch or contaminate the gold contacts on the
• 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
• 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.
CAUTION
When mounting the lens Do not apply accessive Ensure that the lens is
make sure that it clicks in force on the lens when it is operating properly by
place otherwise it may attached to the camera. It testing it on your camera
detach and cause damage may damage the lens and before shooting an
or injury. camera mount. important event.
Do not modify or try to Do not leave the lens in Do not look directly at the
repair the lens as this will direct sunlight as this sun through a camera
invalidate the warranty. with a lens attached it
may damage your
eyesight.

Cleaning

using a lens blower or a soft brush to remove any foreign particles or
grit that could scratch the lens.
motion from the center outwards towards the edges of the glass.
• If stubborn spots remain, put only one or two small drops of ethanol
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
• Soft lens pouch • Instruction manual • Warranty Card

Attaching the lens

• 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 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 the 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.