Cautions
Included Components
Attaching the lens
Cleaning
CAUTION
• The AF (autofocus) function is optimized for fast and precise focus
detection with mirrorless cameras.
• Its size, shape and grip have been ergonomically. designed for
enhanced stability and comfortable use.
durability.
• The IF (Internal Focus) design prevents both changes length and
where positioning must be maintained.
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.
• Be careful not to touch or contaminate the gold contacts on the
• Protect the lens from water, high humidity and excessive heat.
• 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
• 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.
• If stubborn spots remain, put only one or two small drops of ethanol
circular cleaning process.
DO NOT USE AN ORGANIC SOLVENT SUCH
AS PAINT THINNER, ALCOHOL, OR BENZENE.
using a lens blower or a soft brush to remove any foreign particles or
grit that could scratch the lens.
motion from the center outwards towards the edges of the glass.
• Front lens cap
• Rear lens cap
• Soft lens pouch • Instruction manual
• Remove the rear lens cap and the camera body cap.
• Align the white index mark (dot) on the lens barrel with the white
index mark (dot) on the lens mount of the camera.
• Do not press the lens release button on the camera when mounting
the lens.
• Insert the lens into the camera mount and rotate it clockwise 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.
Detaching the lens
• Attach the front lens cap.
• While holding down the lens release button on the camera body,
rotate the lens counterclockwise until it stops and separate the lens
from the body.
• Attach the rear lens cap.
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 accessive
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.
ADVANTAGES
14mm F2.4
Instruction Manual
CAUTIONS
• Provides exceedingly high quality stills and video with both Full
Frame and APS-C (crop sensor) cameras.
• Its F2.4 aperture provides superior low light capability, faster shutter
speeds and greater depth field control compared to its counterparts.
• Its advanced optical design of 18 precision glass elements including
3 High Refractive Index, 2 Aspherical, 2 Extra Low Dispersion, and a
Hybrid Aspherical type combine for excellent control of distortion and
aberrations with increased center to edge resolution.
• 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.
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.
ATTACHING T HE LENS
DETACHING T HE LENS
• Attach the front lens cap.
• 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.
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 accessive
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.
FOCUSING
• 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.
• Do not press the lens release button on the camera when mounting
the lens.
• Insert the lens into the camera mount and rotate it clockwise
(counterclockwise for Nikon Mount) until it “clicks” and locks in place.
• Remove the front lens cap when you are ready to shoot.
Please note:
It can be difficult to achieve optimum focus using the unaided
CANON CAMERA F
-NUMBER INDICAT ION
Please note:
Canon cameras cannot indicate an aperture setting of F2.4.
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
light that reaches the image sensor.
eye when focusing an extreme wide angle lens such as a 14mm.
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.
Do not insert the lens at an angle.
