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ADVANTAGES
85mm F1.2
Instruction Manual
CAUT IONS
• Provides exceedingly high quality stills and video with both Canon
Full Frame and APS-C (crop sensor) cameras.
• Its large F1.2 aperture provides enhanced low light capability, faster
shutter speeds and super shallow depth field control.
• Two High Refractive Index lens elements plus a precision aspherical
lens element combine to minimize aberrations and increase sharpness.
• Its all metal construction with an ergonomically designed shape and
grip deliver a luxurious look, excellent durability and comfortable use.
• For easy use with polarizing and other filters where positioning must
be maintained, the filter mount is designed not to rotate when the
lens is focused.
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.
• 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.
• Do not modify or attempt to repair the lens. This may harm the lens
or your camera and will void the warranty.
AT TACHING T HE LENS
• 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 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 T HE 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.
PARTS
FOCUSING
①
Lens mount
②
Focusing scale
③
Focusing ring
④
Removable hood
⑤
Electronic contacts
Thank you for purchasing the Rokinon SP 85mm F1.2
Full Frame lens. Its superior performance and high resolution
optics have been specifically designed to meet the extreme
capabilities of Canon’s professional cameras.
Please note:
Check your camera’s instruction book as available
manual focusing focusing methods will vary depending on the camera
model.
• 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
