Rokinon Auto Focus Lens Station for Sony E Lenses (IOLS-E)

Works as advertised for both Rokinon and Samyang

In my 30 year career as a well-known pro, until recently I had never desired to use a non-Nikon, Canon or Sony lens. New lens designs by third party manufacturers are beginning to equal and occasionally surpass the famous names. One true Samyang / Rokinon advantage is the wonderful ability to convert the ring on the lens to change the f-stop. I love how my Sony GM lenses have a dedicated f-stop ring—changing the aperture on the lens is my most natural way to shoot. A Sony can’t do this unless you spend nearly $1,000 more for the triple the weight yet excellent Sony 35mm f1.4 GM. To allow the Rokinon to adjust aperture at the lens, simply pick up this easy to use Rokinon Lens Station. As you know, it keeps up with firmware updates, too. Plug it into your computer via the included USB software, download the software and you are ready to customize to your personal shooting style. Worth it and returnable if you realize it’s not for you.

While it's disappointing that their lenses do not have a USB C port to directly do firmware updates, I will say this doc worked great with their software.Pros:Seen immediately by the downloaded software after plugging in.Recognized the lens in software and offered to update.Cons:Micro USBNeeds the included (but very robust) USB Micro cable.This updated my lens and it now works great with the 2024 Sony ZV-E1. The process is easier than some competing lens USB C port an download of the lens firmware. Decent tradeoff for the price and additional device.I may need to get another lens or two from these manufacturers (Samyang too) to make it worthwhile.

It works with Samyang lenses at a cheaper price. So, 5 stars.

This is well made and does it's job perfectly. The software has no issues and must have been updated from those using previous versions that was complained about. Now my Rokinon 35mm/1.8 autofocuses on my A7C II. I also updated another Rokinon and Samyang lens to versions that were two or three versions newer.

This lens station works perfectly with the two rokinon lenses I own. Updating the firmware was easy and maing micro adjustments was a breeze. I wish it came with a protective hard case.

Instead of including a USB port of some kind to update firmware like every other manufacturer, Samyang and Rokinon require you buy this. So add $50 to the cost of whatever lens of theirs you're buying.

The software manager will download and install the latest firmware into your lens.