Rokinon AF 14mm f/2.8

Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

1. Q2 202270/1003.7★3 reviews

   Buyers praise the lens for its fast aperture, autofocus, and portability, but one reviewer reports a persistent flaw where the lens fails to communicate focal length to the camera, affecting stabilization and EXIF data.

   • 👍Fast f/1.4 aperture and quick autofocus on Sony A7IV are highlighted as key strengths.
   • 👍Lightweight and compact design makes it ideal for street photography and everyday carry.
   • 👎Lens does not transmit focal length to camera, breaking SteadyShot and EXIF data; requires manual setting.
   • 👎Manufacturer has ignored requests to fix the focal length communication bug for years.
2. Q1 202260/1003.6★5 reviews

   Buyers praised the lens for sharpness, fast autofocus, and value, but one reported failure after three weeks and another struggled with focusing.

   • 👍Sharp images, fast autofocus, and great value; recommended over first-party lenses.
   • 👎One unit stopped working after three weeks, indicating a possible reliability issue.
   • 👎Focusing was difficult for one buyer, getting only one good shot in five.
   • 👍Excellent customer service from Adorama noted by one buyer.
3. Q4 202191/1004.7★7 reviews

   Buyers praise the lens's sharpness, value, and build quality, with some noting minor issues like focus hunting and vignetting that are easily addressed.

   • 👍Excellent image quality with sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and low distortion, often compared favorably to Canon equivalents.
   • 👍Great value for the price, with multiple reviewers highlighting the lens as a bargain and a must-buy.
   • 👍Solid build with metal construction and lightweight design, ideal for gimbal work and long shoots.
   • 🤔Minor issues: occasional focus hunting (fixed by firmware update) and slight vignetting/barrel distortion at wide apertures.
4. Q3 202190/1004.8★4 reviews

   Buyers in this period praised the lens for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and value, with one highlighting its excellent bokeh and another its performance in astrophotography.

   • 👍Sharpness and fast focus were consistently praised across multiple reviews.
   • 👍Good value for the price, with buyers noting it as a great choice for the cost.
   • 👍Excellent bokeh quality, described as 'amazing' and a 'monster' for background blur.
   • 👍Suitable for astrophotography, enabling wide-angle shots with quiet operation and sharp results.
5. Q2 202196/1005.0★4 reviews

   Buyers in this period praised the lens for sharpness, fast autofocus, low-light performance, and value. Minor drawbacks noted were minimum focus distance and autofocus noise, but overall sentiment was highly positive.

   • 👍Sharpness and image quality consistently praised, including for landscape and portrait use.
   • 👍Autofocus described as quick, accurate, and snappy, with eye-tracking capability.
   • 👍Excellent value for price, with one reviewer noting unreal pricing and affordability.
   • 🤔Minor drawbacks: minimum focus distance and autofocus noise, but not deal-breakers.
6. Q1 202193/1004.8★6 reviews

   Buyers in Q1 2021 praised the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AF for its sharpness, value, and autofocus, with minor notes on slow focus for movement and corner softness at wide apertures.

   • 👍Sharpness and image quality praised, especially centrally at f/1.4 and across frame by f/2.8, with minimal chromatic aberration.
   • 👍Excellent value compared to OEM lenses like Nikon and Sony, offering comparable quality at a fraction of the price.
   • 👍Autofocus is fast and quiet, a welcome upgrade from manual focus versions, though slightly slow for moving subjects.
   • 👍Build quality is sturdy yet lightweight, making it a practical choice for portraits and weddings.
7. Q1 202093/1005.0★3 reviews

   Buyers praised the lens for sharpness, build quality, and fast autofocus, with one noting a hood attachment issue. Another couldn't test it outdoors yet but was confident in its performance.

   • 👍Sharpness and fast autofocus praised, with one user noting excellent minimum focus distance for close-ups.
   • 👍Build quality and premium materials highlighted, including a velvet-lined lens cap for dust protection.
   • 👎One buyer reported the lens hood would not attach, a specific defect.
   • 🤔One buyer couldn't test outdoors due to weather but was confident in performance for nightscapes.
8. Q4 2019100/1005.0★3 reviews

   Buyers in this period praised the lens for its impressive field of view, fast autofocus, build quality, and compatibility across multiple camera brands and sensor sizes.

   • 👍Field of view is amazing compared to a 24-105 lens, capturing more of the scene.
   • 👍Autofocus is fast and accurate, enhancing shooting experience.
   • 👍Well-built lens, feels durable and reliable.
   • 👍Works well on various cameras including crop sensor DSLRs and mirrorless.
9. Q2 201987/1004.8★6 reviews

   Buyers praised the lens for sharpness, build quality, and value, especially for portraits and astrophotography. One reviewer noted poor low-light autofocus compared to a cheaper Sony lens.

   • 👍Sharpness and image quality praised, with excellent center and edge clarity.
   • 👍Great value for the price, often called a no-brainer or best for the price.
   • 👍Well-built and suitable for astrophotography and close quarters.
   • 👎Low-light autofocus performance is tragic, worse than a cheaper Sony 85mm f/1.8.
10. Q2 201892/1004.8★4 reviews

    Buyers praised the lens as excellent value, sharp, and comparable to pricier options. Autofocus worked well on Canon and Sony bodies, and it was favored for real estate and landscape work.

    • 👍Excellent value for money, outperforming its price point and comparable to L-series lenses.
    • 👍Sharp image quality and good autofocus performance on Canon and Sony cameras.
    • 👍Lightweight design compared to Sigma, making it convenient for travel and handheld use.
    • 👍Highly recommended for real estate and landscape photography, with versatile wide-angle capabilities.

Based on 67 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.