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Rokinon: XEEN Set of Professional Video-Cine Lenses Adds XEEN 14mm T3.1 and 35mm T1.5 Lenses: 4K+ Optical Performance for Professional Video-Cinema Producers & Creators

Rokinon Xeen lenses are manufactured by Samyang Optics.

The following video presents Samyang XEEN Teaser First Perfection – zapowiedź nowych obiektywów:

Left to right: XEEN 35mm T1.5 and 14mm T3.1

Left to right: XEEN 35mm T1.5 and 14mm T3.1

Samyang recently added two new lenses to the XEEN brand of professional video-cine lenses : XEEN 14mm T3.1 and 35mm T1.5.

  • These two lenses, along with the existing 24mm T1.5, 50mm T1.5 and 85mm T1.5 lenses, create a “perfect balanced five-lens-set for filming video and cinema for 4K+ production.”

Features of XEEN cinema lenses include:

  • XEEN 24mm T1.5, 35mm T1.5, 50mm T1.5 and 85mm T1.5 lenses have bright aperture of T1.5 for low-light situations

  • 4K+ Optical Performance

  • Available in 5 different mounts (PL, EF, F, E and MFT): each lens can be used on a variety of cameras

  • Focus and aperture gear rings in standardized positions
  • Declicked gear rings for follow-focus system
  • X-Coating Technology
  • Reliable aluminum metal housing
  • Calibrated focus scales in metric or imperial units

  • Consistent front diameter for professional cinema production

Specifications

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Availability & Pricing

XEEN 14mm and 35mm lenses will be globally available in early March 2016.

A professional video-cinema lens brand, XEEN aims to provide superior optics, for maximum user satisfaction. With resolving power for 4K+ and bright aperture, directors are free to concentrate on the only thing that matters – realizing their creative power. A masterpiece of both from and function, made to meet the needs of professional video-cinema producers and creators, XEEN blazes a new trail in the professional lens market.

Front row, left to right: XEEN 14mm T3.1, 35mm T1.5 and 24mm T1.5 lenses. Back row, left to right: XEEN 85mm T1.5 and 50mm T1.5 lenses.

Front row, left to right: XEEN 14mm T3.1, 35mm T1.5 and 24mm T1.5 lenses. Back row, left to right: XEEN 85mm T1.5 and 50mm T1.5 lenses.

NEWS RELEASE

2016-02-05 09:26:30

Two More XEEN Lenses Announced to Perfect Five-Lens-Set

SEOUL, February 5th, 2016 – A global optics brand, Samyang Optics (http://www.samyanglensglobal.com) has announced the release of 2 new lenses: XEEN 14mm T3.1 and 35mm T1.5. These two lenses, along with the existing 24mm T1.5, 50mm T1.5 and 85mm T1.5 lenses, create a perfect balanced five-lens-set for filming video and cinema with the outstanding image quality from resolving power for 4K+ production.

XEEN is a specialized brand in professional video-cine lens launched by Samyang Optics in 2015. The XEEN lenses are designed with Samyang Optics’ know-how and have outstanding optical performance for 4K+ with the X-Coating Technology, ensuring maximum image quality to create a cinematic look.

The 24mm x 36mm negative size allows XEEN to not only work with full frame cameras, but also with Super 35, APS-C and APS-H cameras. The lenses are available in five different mounts – PL, EF, F, E, and MFT and two different focus scales – metric and imperial units. Also, the aluminum metal housing is known for its reliability in various shooting conditions.

Most of XEEN lenses come in a bright T1.5 aperture. The lenses deliver high quality footage with clear contrast and impressive colors, even under less-than-optimal lighting conditions. The large aperture also
creates a pleasing bokeh effect for a cinematic look.

“Thanks to the rise of multi-channel networks, the demands for video creation is internationally surging and the expectation of video quality is also increasing,” stated by a XEEN official. He continuously said, “to satisfy the international needs, we have completed the first perfection of XEEN lenses with five lenses which deliver a high-quality cinematic image.” As an answer to the future product plan, he carefully disclosed that two more XEEN lenses will be announced in the second half of the year.

Created to deliver infinite possibilities, XEEN 14mm and 35mm lenses will be globally available in early March. The recommended retail price of each lens is USD 2,495. More detailed product information is available on the official website (http://www.xeenglobal.com) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/xeenglobal) or Samyang Lens Global Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/samyanglensglobal).

About XEEN

A professional video-cinema lens brand, XEEN aims to provide superior optics, for maximum user satisfaction. With resolving power for 4K+ and bright aperture, directors are free to concentrate on the only thing that matters – realizing their creative power. A masterpiece of both from and function, made to meet the needs of professional video-cinema producers and creators, XEEN blazes a new trail in the professional lens market. Discover XEEN. Create something unexpected. For more details, please visit the official website (http://www.xeenglobal.com) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/xeenglobal).