Rokinon Cine 14mm T3.1 ED AS IF UMC Manual Lens for Nikon F-Mount Review

The Rokinon Cine 14mm T3.1 is a manual-focus ultra-wide-angle lens built for Nikon F-mount cameras, aimed at video shooters who need cinema-standard features at a budget price. It offers a T-stop rating for consistent exposure control, geared focus and aperture rings for follow-focus rigs, and a declicked aperture for smooth iris pulls during recording. The 14mm focal length provides dramatic wide-angle coverage, useful for environmental shots, interior work, and establishing scenes.

As a legacy manual lens, it requires hands-on operation and lacks autofocus or electronic communication with the camera body. Build quality is generally solid for the price, with multi-coated optics (ED AS IF UMC) designed to reduce flare and chromatic aberration. At around $184, it sits in the entry tier of cine lenses, appealing to indie filmmakers, YouTube creators, and hobbyists looking to add cinema features without the cost of high-end glass. Expect some edge softness and distortion typical of ultra-wide primes in this price range.