Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 21mm

★★★★☆ 4.0 (2)

Its f/1.4 aperture and 3 aspherical plus 1 ED element deliver sharp, low-distortion images with strong low-light performance and smooth bokeh. The compact 275g build and precise manual focus ring make it a discreet, tactile tool for deliberate composition. This lens is best for Fujifilm X-mount street and travel photographers who prioritize a lightweight prime and hands-on control over autofocus speed.

Focal length 21mm
Aperture f/1.4
Mount Sony E
Weight 275 g
af type manual focus only
lens type wide-angle
Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 21mm lens
50 Overall Score
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60/100Our AI sentiment readlow confidence · 5 sources · May 2026
21Q4 '17Q2 '26
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Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 13.3
Bokeh 96.5
Build 77.5
Macro 71.4
Optical 67.2
Aperture 96.4
User Sentiment 5
Versatility 33.6
Social Proof 11.5
Stabilization 36.8

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type Wide-angle
Focal Length Min 21
Focal Length Max 21
Elements 8
Groups 7
Aspherical Elements 3
ED Elements 1
Coating Ultra Multi-Coating

Aperture

Max Aperture f/1.4
Min Aperture f/1.4
Constant Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9

Build

Mount Sony E
Format APS-C
Weight 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs
Filter Thread 58

AF & Stabilization

AF Type manual focus only
Stabilization No

Focus

Min Focus Distance 300

vs Competition

Spec Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 21mm Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Focal Length 21mm 28-300mm 18-50mm 17-28mm 12-35mm 18-135mm
Max Aperture f/1.4 f/4 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/3.5
Mount Sony E Sony E Sony E Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Stabilization false true false false true true
Weather Sealed false true true true true false
Weight (g) 275 590 290 450 306 326
AF Type manual focus only VXD linear motor stepping motor Stepping Motor Autofocus Linear motor
Lens Type wide-angle zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AFBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureUser SentimentVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 21mm 13.396.577.571.467.296.4533.611.536.8
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare 987865.285.896.766.191.297.755.582.4
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare 86.981.986.191.782.284.180.978.689.736.8
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare 86.987.175.285.888.284.191.26869.436.8
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare 53.981.985.45186.584.163.780.685.396.9
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare 9875.572.540.378.577.544.795.889.782.4

Price

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Usage Scores

Macro (64)Overall (49.6)Budget (47.5)Street (67.1)Travel (40.5)Portrait (72.2)Landscape (42.9)Professional (57.2)Video Cinema (57.8)Wildlife Sports (35.5)

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