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Rokinon's new Xeen is a pro level cine lens system with a surprisingly affordable price tag (for this type of video quality and performance). The Xeen system includes three lenses: 24mm, 50mm, and 85mm.

All three feature a constant aperture of T/1.5 and full frame coverage. They will be available in mounts for Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds and PL. Additional focal lengths will be introduced throughout 2015 and 2016.

Features:

4K ready optics

Full Frame coverage

Tightly color matched

Durable all metal body

Unified 40° iris rotation

Unified 200° focus throw

Large easy to read markings

Lens support mount (Except PL)

11 bladed diaphragm for Bokeh

Xeen proprietary 14 layer multi-coating

Unified 114mm non-rotating front diameters

Dual calibrated right/left side distance and T-Stop scales

Unified focus/aperture gear positions for easy follow focus use

Mounts can be shimmed and are interchangeable (by qualified technician)

Smooth and fully damped movement of focusing/aperture controls

Engineered and optimized for high use pro cine/video applications, backed by a 3-year limited warranty

All three focal lengths are available for purchase from authorized XEEN dealers

Xeen by Rokinon lens mechanics and optics are manufactured and  assembled in Korea. The three lenses sell for $2995 each.

More info on the Xeen system here.