ADVANTAGES
10mm F3.5
Instruction Manual
CAUT IONS
• Provides an exceedingly high quality 130° (Full Frame), 104° (Canon
APS-C) and 107.3° (Nikon APS-C) super wide-angle view with 50
mega pixel photo and 8K video production capabilities.
• Its advanced optical design of 18 precision glass elements in 11
groups includes three Aspherical, three Extra Low Dispersion, and
one High Refractive Index type for excellent control of distortion
and aberrations with increased center to edge resolution.
• UMC (Ultra Multi Coating) on all lens surfaces effectively controls
ghosting and flare while increasing light transmission and contrast.
• Its all metal construction with an ergonomically designed shape
and 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:
• 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.
• Attach or detach the lens only while the camera is turned off.
• Be careful not to touch or contaminate the contacts on the mount as
it can adversely affect communication with the camera.
• Protect the lens from water, high humidity, excessive heat and cold.
• 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 become concentrated enough to cause a fire.
• 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.
Thank you for purchasing the Rokinon SP 10mm F3.5
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.
ATTACHING T HE LENS
DETACHING T HE LENS
• Attach the front lens cap.
• For Canon EF mount, while holding down the lens release button on
the camera body, rotate the lens counterclockwise (clockwise for
Nikon mount) until it stops and separate the lens from the body.
• Attach the rear lens cap.
CAUT IONS (continued)
FOCUSING
BEFORE USING
• Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap.
• For Canon EF mount, align the red dot on the lens mount (white
focusing scale line for Nikon mount) with the index mark on the lens
mount of the camera.
• Do not press the lens release button on the camera when mounting
the lens.
• For Canon EF mount, insert the lens into the camera mount and
rotate it clockwise (counterclockwise for Nikon mount) 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.
Please note: It can be difficult to achieve optimum focus using the
unaided eye when focusing an extreme wide angle lens such as a
10mm. Check your camera’s instruction book for manual focusing
methods and focusing aids including Focus Confirmation and Focus
Magnification.
• 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
confirmation indicator in your viewfinder confirms focus or the
subject looks the sharpest.
• Another focusing option is to use the magnifying feature of “Live
View”. Utilizing the highest magnification available, adjust the focus
by rotating the focusing ring until the image on your LCD screen
looks the sharpest.
• Please read this instruction manual and familiarize yourself with the
functions of the lens and cautions prior to use.
• The supported functions of this product may vary according to the
camera model.
When mounting the lens
make sure that it clicks in
place otherwise it may
detach and cause damage
or injury.
Do not modify or try to
repair the lens as this will
invalidate the warranty.
Do not leave the lens in
direct sunlight as this
Do not look directly at the
sun through a camera
with a lens attached it
may damage your
eyesight.
Do not apply excessive
force on the lens when it is
attached to the camera. It
may damage the lens and
camera mount.
Ensure that the lens is
operating properly by
testing it on your camera
before shooting an
important event.
