Rokinon SP 14mm F2.4 Instruction Manual

14mm F2.4
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Rokinon SP 14mm F2.4
Full Frame lens. Its high performance optics and design
have been optimized to meet the extreme capabilities of
Canon and Nikon state of the art cameras.
• The AF (autofocus) function is optimized for fast and precise focus
ADV ANTAGES
detection with mirrorless cameras.
• Provides exceedingly high quality stills and video with both Full
• Its size, shape and grip have been ergonomically. designed for
Frame and APS-C (crop sensor) cameras.
enhanced stability and comfortable use.
• Its F2.4 aperture provides superior low light capability, faster shutter
speeds and greater depth field control compared to its counterparts.
durability.
• Its advanced optical design of 18 precision glass elements including
• The IF (Internal Focus) design prevents both changes length and
3 High Refractive Index, 2 Aspherical, 2 Extra Low Dispersion, and a
Hybrid Aspherical type combine for excellent control of distortion and
where positioning must be maintained.
aberrations with increased center to edge resolution.
• Its all metal construction with an ergonomically designed shape and

Cautions

grip deliver a luxurious look, excellent durability and comfortable use.
To maintain your safety and prevent damage to the lens, please
fully familiarize yourself with the following:
CAUT IONS
• Do not look directly at the sun through the lens as It may seriously
impair your vision.
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
• Do not to apply excessive force when attaching the lens to the
detach and cause damage may damage the lens and before shooting an
or injury. camera mount. important event.
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.
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.
• Be careful not to touch or contaminate the gold contacts on the
• Protect the lens from water, high humidity and excessive heat.
To maintain your safety and prevent damage to the lens, please fully
• Always store the lens with the lens cap on in a dry and well ventilated
familiarize yourself with the following:
location out of direct sunlight. Direct sunlight passing through the • Do not look directly at the sun through the lens as it may seriously
impair your vision.
• Avoid subjecting the lens to drastic temperature changes such as
• Do not to apply excessive force when attaching the lens to the camera as it
moving from a very cold outdoors location to a warm indoors
may cause damage to the lens or your camera.
location. This can cause moisture in the air to condense inside or on
• The lens is a precision optical product, so dropping or excessive impact
the outside of the lens and lead to failure or mold production. Before
may cause product failure.
• Attach or detach the lens only while the camera is turned o .
taking the lens indoors from a cold outdoors location , put the lens in
• Be careful not to touch or contaminate the contacts on the mount as it can
a plastic bag or sealed camera bag and remove it only when the lens
adversely a ect communication with the camera.
has warmed up to room temperature.
• Protect the lens from water, high humidity, excessive heat and cold.
CAUTION
• 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
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
become concentrated enough to cause a fire.
detach and cause damage may damage the lens and before shooting an
or injury. camera mount. important event.
• 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
Do not modify or try to Do not leave the lens in Do not look directly at the
cold outdoors location, put the lens in a plastic bag or sealed camera bag.
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.
A TTACHING 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.
Cleaning
• Do not press the lens release button on the camera when mounting
the lens.
using a lens blower or a soft brush to remove any foreign particles or
• Insert the lens into the camera mount and rotate it clockwise
(counterclockwise for Nikon Mount) until it "clicks" and locks in place.
grit that could scratch the lens.
Do not insert the lens at an angle.
• Remove the front lens cap when you are ready to shoot.
motion from the center outwards towards the edges of the glass.
• If stubborn spots remain, put only one or two small drops of ethanol
DETACHING T HE LENS
circular cleaning process. DO NOT USE AN ORGANIC SOLVENT SUCH • Attach the front lens cap.
• While holding down the lens release button on the camera body,
AS PAINT THINNER, ALCOHOL, OR BENZENE.
rotate the lens counterclockwise (clockwise for Nikon mount) until it

Included Components

stops and separate the lens from the body.
• Attach the rear lens cap.
• Front lens cap • Rear lens cap

FOCUSING

• Soft lens pouch • Instruction manual

Attaching the lens

Please note: It can be di cult to achieve optimum focus using the unaided
• Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap.
eye when focusing an extreme wide angle lens such as a 14mm.
Check your camera's instruction book for manual focusing methods and
• Align the white index mark (dot) on the lens barrel with the white
focusing aids including Focus Confirmation and Focus Magnification.
index mark (dot) on the lens mount of the camera.
• Do not press the lens release button on the camera when mounting • 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
the lens.
confirmation indicator in your viewfinder confirms focus or the subject
• Insert the lens into the camera mount and rotate it clockwise until it
looks the sharpest.
"clicks" and locks in place. Do not insert the lens at an angle
• Another focusing option is to use the magnifying feature of "Live
• Remove the front lens cap when you are ready to shoot. View". Utilizing the highest magnification available, adjust the focus
by rotating the focusing ring until the image on your LCD screen looks

Detaching the lens

the sharpest.
• Attach the front lens cap.
CANON CAMERA F -NUMBER INDICA T ION
• While holding down the lens release button on the camera body,
rotate the lens counterclockwise until it stops and separate the lens
Please note: Canon cameras cannot indicate an aperture setting of F2.4.
from the body. However, the SP 14mm F2.4 will deliver the performance of F2.4 when the
camera shows F2.5 as the metering system measures the actual amount of
• Attach the rear lens cap.
light that reaches the image sensor.