Cinema lens Samyang Xeen Meister 14mm T2.6 for Sony E mount, wide-angle prime, T2.6 aperture

The Samyang Xeen Meister 14mm T2.6 for Sony E mount is a professional wide-angle cinema prime engineered for video production and photography that requires an expansive field of view. With a fixed 14mm focal length and a constant T2.6 aperture, this lens delivers a broad perspective suited to landscapes, architecture and cinematic interiors while maintaining consistent exposure across the iris range. Designed for Sony E mount systems, it combines robust metal construction with cinema-style geared focus and aperture rings for repeatable, precise control in studio and location workflows.

Advantages

The lens offers a true rectilinear wide-angle view with minimal distortion for architectural and landscape work and a constant T2.6 transmission that supports low-light shooting and controlled depth of field. Cinema-style gearing on the focus and aperture rings enables smooth manual adjustments and easy follow-focus integration. Mechanical build quality and a uniform T-stop rating across the Xeen Meister line ensure consistent color and exposure when swapping lenses during multi-camera or multi-lens shoots.

Suitable for

• Landscape and nature cinematography
• Architectural and interior filming
• Wide establishing shots in narrative film and documentaries
• Studio and location production requiring reliable manual control
• Multi-lens setups where consistent T-stop and color matching are needed

Key specifications

• Focal length: 14mm (fixed prime)
• Maximum aperture: T2.6 (constant)
• Mount: Sony E mount
• Optical design: wide-angle rectilinear coverage optimized for minimal distortion
• Focus control: manual focus with cinema-style geared ring
• Aperture control: manual geared iris for smooth T-stop changes
• Construction: metal housing designed for professional use

How to use

Mount the lens on a compatible Sony E mount camera and secure it according to the camera manufacturer’s instructions. Use manual focus and the geared focus ring for precise framing; pair with a follow-focus unit if needed for repeatable pulls. Set exposure using the T2.6 aperture and adjust ISO and shutter speed on the camera to achieve desired exposure and motion rendering. For architecture and landscape, stop down as required for increased depth of field; for interior or low-light scenes, use the T2.6 aperture to maintain brightness while controlling background separation.

Usage recommendations

Use lens calibration and focus marks during multi-camera shoots to ensure consistent focus across cameras. When matching with other Xeen Meister lenses, confirm white balance and exposure settings to maintain uniform color and T-stop performance. Handle and store the lens in protective cases when transporting between locations to preserve optical alignment and mechanical gearing.