Rokinon Cine 35mm T1.5 AS UMC II (DS) Manual Lens for MFT Micro Four Thirds Review

The Rokinon Cine 35mm T1.5 AS UMC II is a manual focus cinema lens designed for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, delivering a 70mm equivalent field of view. It features a fast T1.5 aperture for low-light performance and shallow depth of field control, along with geared focus and aperture rings for follow focus systems. The DS version includes a de-clicked aperture for smooth, silent exposure adjustments during video recording. At $142 MSRP, it sits in the budget cinema lens category, offering cine-grade build and features at a price point accessible to indie filmmakers and video creators working on MFT systems like Panasonic and Olympus cameras. As a legacy product appearing primarily in used inventory, it has been succeeded by newer models but remains a solid option for manual focus video work on a tight budget.