Name: 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Brand: Rokinon
SKU: 36642
Rating: 3.8 (5 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

moves smoothly and is nicely damped
bokeh is smoother
The bokeh is very creamy and positively beautiful

Manual focus design is not for everyone
maximum magnification is limited to half life-size
depth of field is incredibly small at a 2:1 ratio

Elements: 15
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: no
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 100 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Normal

Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 Macro - Pros & Cons

moves smoothly and is nicely damped
bokeh is smoother
The bokeh is very creamy and positively beautiful
pretty fun
It is easy to use
It is easy to use and the images you get are fantastic
light
inexpensive and easy to handle
are lightweight
small in size and relatively affordable
easy to use
lightweight and space saving

Manual focus design is not for everyone
maximum magnification is limited to half life-size
depth of field is incredibly small at a 2:1 ratio
a small focus throw makes doing so a little difficult
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they are often too expensive
nailing focus is slightly more difficult due to the short focus throw
the image will get darker when you focus closer
very tough to do even at the macro ranges
focusing on a telephoto lens is very difficult
a tad soft in the middle
manual focus is a bad idea
lack of image stabilization
Manual focus The lens needs to be manually focused
lens does not have any image stabilization or vibration reduction
bokeh is often even more blurred
loss of light as you stack more and more tubes
the quality is likely to be very disappointing
these three lenses are only dedicated to Canon APS-C sensors
some macro lenses are only compatible for an APS-C sensor

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Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 macro with Canon M6 Mark II

Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 Macro - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal
Lens mount	Canon EF Pentax KAF Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds Nikon F Sony E

Aperture max	2.8
Aperture min	32
Aperture ring	yes
Number of diaphragm blades	9

Elements	15
Groups	12
Special elements / coatings	1 HRI element 1 ED element Ultra Multi Coating

Weight	25.4 oz
Diameter	2.87 in
Length	4.84 in
Filter size	2.64 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 100
Maximum magnification	1.0 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	no
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.31
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes

Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Sealing	no

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Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 Macro Rokinon - Editorial Reviews (4)

4.0

Based on 4 reviews

Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 Macro Rokinon 100mm F2.8 ED UMC Full Frame Telephoto Macro Review

PCMAG

Published: 07.07.2015

Rokinon 100mm F2.8 ED UMC Full Frame Telephoto Macro Review

4.0

The Rokinon 100mm F2.8 ED UMC Full Frame Telephoto Macro is a fine lens for macro shooters who prefer manual focus, but you'll have to give up optical stabilization.

Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 Macro Review of the Samyang 100mm 2.8 Macro Lens

Digital Photography School

Published: 06.09.2017

Review of the Samyang 100mm 2.8 Macro Lens

4.0

At only $549 the Samyang 100mm 2.8 macro lens may be just the thing you're looking for to get closer, without breaking the bank.

Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 Macro Grinding for Quality. Samyang 100mm f2.8 Macro Review

The Phoblographer

Published: 09.12.2020

Grinding for Quality. Samyang 100mm f2.8 Macro Review

The Samyang 100mm f2.8 Macro is a lens with very nice character and colors. But it's incredibly difficult to use.

DustinAbbott.net

Published: 28.06.2019

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