Rokinon Announces AF 75mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E

It's not often that a prime lens with a unique focal length is announced, but Rokinon has just announced the AF 75mm f/1.8 FE lens for Sony E-mount cameras. More than just an eyebrow-raising number, the 75mm focal length is an interesting one because it sits in that sweet spot between 50mm and 85mm, similar to how the now-popular 40mm or 45mm lens strikes an agreeable balance between normal and wide-angle. Besides its particular field of view, too, this lens is the newest in Rokinon's expanding portfolio of compact, versatile, and autofocus-enabled prime lenses for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, following on the heels of the 45mm f/1.8 and 18mm f/2.8 lenses.

Rokinon AF 75mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E

The 75mm focal length pairs with the relatively bright f/1.8 design, which enhances its use in difficult lighting, as well as offering great control over depth of field for isolating focus on subject matter. The f/1.8 design also contributes to the compact and lightweight design of the lens, which measures 2.6 x 2.7" and weighs just 8 oz.
In terms of its optics, a useful composition of extra-low dispersion and high refractive index glass is used to control a variety of aberrations and deliver sharp, color-accurate imagery with low distortion. An Ultra Multi-Coating has also been applied to individual elements, which helps to boost contrast when working in bright and backlit conditions by suppressing flare and ghosting.