Rokinon 135M-C

Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC Telephoto Lens for Canon EF - Instruction Manual

Model: 135M-C

1. Уводзіны і большview

The Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC Telephoto Lens is a manual focus prime lens engineered for exceptional image quality. It is designed for use with Canon EF mount cameras, compatible with both full-frame and APS-C sensors. This lens is particularly well-suited for portraiture, landscape, and astrophotography, especially in low-light conditions, thanks to its fast f/2.0 aperture. Its advanced optical design incorporates an Extra-low Dispersion (ED) element and Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) to minimize aberrations, flare, and ghosting, ensuring clear, high-contrast images.

Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC Telephoto Lens for Canon EF

Figure 1: Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC Telephoto Lens.

2. Што ў скрынцы

Upon opening your Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC Telephoto Lens package, you should find the following items:

  • Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC Telephoto Lens
  • Removable Lens Hood
  • Пярэдні каўпачок аб'ектыва
  • Задняя вечка аб'ектыва
  • Сумка для пераноскі
  • Кіраўніцтва карыстальніка (гэты дакумент)

3. Асноўныя магчымасці

  • Фокусная адлегласць: 135mm telephoto prime lens.
  • Дыяфрагма: Fast f/2.0 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance and shallow depth of field.
  • Аптычны дызайн: Features one Extra-low Dispersion (ED) element to reduce chromatic aberrations and Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) to minimize flare and ghosting.
  • Ручная факусоўка: Smooth, well-damped manual focus ring for precise control.
  • Лапасці дыяфрагмы: 9 rounded diaphragm blades contribute to a pleasing bokeh quality.
  • Сумяшчальнасць: Full-frame compatible, also suitable for APS-C cameras (18.8° angle of view on full-frame, 12.4° on APS-C).
  • Мінімальная адлегласць факусіроўкі: 2.6 футаў (0.8 метр).
  • Бленда: Includes a removable lens hood to reduce lens flare and provide protection.

4. Настройка і ўстаноўка

4.1 Усталяванне аб'ектыва да камеры

  1. Пераканайцеся, што ваша камера выключана.
  2. Remove the rear lens cap from the Rokinon 135mm lens and the body cap from your Canon EF mount camera.
  3. Сумясціце чырвоную кропку на корпусе аб'ектыва з чырвонай кропкай на мацанні аб'ектыва камеры.
  4. Устаўце аб'ектыў у мацаванне камеры і павярніце яго па гадзіннікавай стрэлцы, пакуль ён надзейна не зафіксуецца.

4.2 Усталяванне бленды аб'ектыва

The included lens hood helps to block stray light from entering the lens, reducing flare and ghosting. It also provides additional physical protection for the front element.

  1. Align the white dot on the lens hood with the white dot on the front of the lens barrel.
  2. Gently push the hood onto the lens and rotate it clockwise until it locks into position.
  3. To remove, press the release button on the side of the hood (if present) and rotate counter-clockwise.
Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC Telephoto Lens with attached lens hood

Figure 2: Lens with removable hood attached.

Відэа 1: Прадукт скончаныviewГэта відэа дае агульны аглядview of the lens and its components.

5. Інструкцыя па эксплуатацыі

5.1 Ручная факусоўка

This is a manual focus lens. To achieve sharp focus, rotate the large, ribbed focus ring on the lens barrel until your subject appears sharp in the viewfinder or on your camera's LCD screen. Many modern cameras offer focus peaking or magnification features to assist with precise manual focusing.

5.2 Кіраванне дыяфрагмай

The aperture is controlled directly on the lens via the aperture ring. Rotate the smaller, click-stopped ring to select your desired f-stop, ranging from f/2.0 (wide open) to f/22 (most closed). A wider aperture (smaller f-number) allows more light in and creates a shallower depth of field, ideal for isolating subjects. A narrower aperture (larger f-number) allows less light in and creates a greater depth of field, suitable for landscapes.

Close-up of Rokinon 135mm lens showing focus and aperture rings

Малюнак 3: падрабязна view of the lens's focus and aperture rings.

Video 2: Rokinon 135mm F2.0 Full Frame Telephoto Lens (Preview). This short video demonstrates the lens's appearance and some of its features.

6. Тэхнічнае абслугоўванне і догляд

Proper care and maintenance will ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your Rokinon lens.

  • Уборка: Use a soft, lint-free cloth and a specialized lens cleaning solution to clean the glass elements. Avoid touching the glass with your fingers. Use a blower brush to remove dust before wiping.
  • захоўванне: Store the lens in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Use the provided lens caps and carrying pouch for protection.
  • Апрацоўка: Always handle the lens by its barrel, not by the focus or aperture rings, to avoid accidental adjustments or damage.
  • Вільготнасць: Avoid exposing the lens to moisture or rain. This lens is not weather-sealed.

7. Выпраўленне непаладак

As a manual lens, most operational issues relate to user technique. Here are some common points to consider:

  • Размытыя выявы: Ensure accurate manual focus. Utilize your camera's focus peaking or magnification features. Check your shutter speed to avoid camera shake, especially with a telephoto lens.
  • Dark Corners (Vignetting): This is a common optical characteristic, especially at wider apertures (e.g., f/2.0). It can often be corrected in post-processing software.
  • Color Fringing/Chromatic Aberration: While the ED element helps reduce this, some may still occur in high-contrast areas. This can also be corrected in post-processing.
  • Lens Not Attaching: Ensure correct alignment of the red dots on the lens and camera body. Do not force the lens.

8. Тэхнічныя характарыстыкі

АсаблівасцьДэталь
МаркаРакінён
Нумар мадэлі135M-C
Фокусная адлегласць135 мм
Максімальная дыяфрагмаf/2.0
Мінімальная дыяфрагмаf/22
Тып аб'ектываТэлеаб'ектыў з фіксаваным аб'ектывам
Сумяшчальныя мацаванняCanon EF
Кут View (Поўны кадр)18.8°
Кут View (APS-C)12.4°
Мінімальная дыстанцыя факусоўкі2.6 футаў (0.8 метра)
Лопасці дыяфрагмы9 (акруглена)
Аптычнае будаўніцтва11 Elements in 7 Groups (including 1 ED element)
ПакрыцціUltra Multi-Coating (UMC)
Памеры прадукту4.8 х 3.2 х 3.2 цалі
Вага прадмета1.8 фунта

9. Гарантыя і падтрымка

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