Rokinon Cine DS DS135M-N
The Rokinon Cine DS 135mm T2.2 delivers full-frame telephoto reach with a fast T2.2 aperture and ED glass for controlled aberrations. Its unified gear positions and de-clicked aperture are tightly color-matched across the DS line, enabling quick lens swaps on a follow-focus rig. This lens is best for budget-conscious cinematographers needing a dedicated portrait or interview lens with smooth bokeh from its 9-blade diaphragm.
About This Lens
The Rokinon Cine DS 135mm T2.2 delivers full-frame telephoto reach with a fast T2.2 aperture and ED glass for controlled aberrations. Its unified gear positions and de-clicked aperture are tightly color-matched across the DS line, enabling quick lens swaps on a follow-focus rig. This lens is best for budget-conscious cinematographers needing a dedicated portrait or interview lens with smooth bokeh from its 9-blade diaphragm.
- Focal length 135mm
- Max aperture 22
- Mount Nikon F
- Weight g 816
- Af type manual focus only
- Lens type telephoto
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 135 |
| Focal Length Max | 135 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 7 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2.2 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 244 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Rokinon Cine DS DS135M-N | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 F1.4 Z-Mount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 135mm | 16-300mm | 28-400mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 13mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Nikon Z | Fuji X | L-Mount | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 816 | 615 | 726 | 92 | 413 | 415 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA | STM | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokinon Cine DS DS135M-N | 13.9 | 27.5 | 20.7 | 76.4 | 54.8 | 23.9 | 29.8 | 34 | 42.7 | 35.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.1 | 84 | 59 | 85.6 | 98.8 | 76.4 | 0 | 99.7 | 89.4 | 99.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.5 | 77 | 51.5 | 81.2 | 96.9 | 70.7 | 0 | 98.9 | 73.9 | 98.3 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 74.1 | 96.5 | 87.5 | 74.5 | 76.4 | 29.8 | 99.3 | 68 | 80.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.1 | 77 | 74.3 | 71.1 | 91.1 | 70.7 | 0 | 95.7 | 89.4 | 99.4 |
| Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 F1.4 Z-Mount Compare | 86.5 | 96.5 | 42.2 | 89.2 | 82.5 | 96.2 | 80.3 | 34 | 65 | 80.9 |
