Cine Lenses

by Jordan Gallant ·Posted 03/21/2023
More is more when it comes to the Cooke S8/i Full Frame T1.4 Prime cinema lens line, which has increased its total number of focal lengths from seven to eleven with the addition of 18mm, 27mm, 35mm, and 65mm lenses. These new focal lengths are designed to mirror the same standards as their predecessors for easy integration into your preëxisting lineup. New Cooke S8/i Full Frame T1.4
0 Views ·Posted 03/03/2023
What's the difference between cine lenses and photo lenses? Can you use your photography lens to film a video? Jabari Holder explains the pros and cons of each type of lens and shares best practices for each. 0:00 – Introduction 0:27 – The Pros of Cinema Lenses 4:13 – The Pros of Photo Lenses 5:53 – Summary
0 Views ·Posted 02/17/2023
Should you use manual focus or autofocus when shooting video? Using the Canon C70, Nick Brigadier tests various shots, such as the whip pan and tracking shot, to see which type of focus provides better results. 0:00 - Introduction 0:40 - Test 1 3:27 - Test 2 5:38 - Test 3 7:43 - Test 4 9:26 - When to Use Auto vs. Manual Focus
by Jennifer Hahn ·Posted 02/16/2023
DZOFilm is rounding out its Pictor Zoom line with the new 12-25mm T2.8 Parfocal Cine Zoom Lens for Super 35 cameras in finish colors of black or white. Perfect for everyday portraits, landscapes, and nature footage, this lens also joins the 20-55mm and 50-125mm Pictor zooms in two new three-lens kits, also in
by Jordan Gallant ·Posted 01/13/2023
DZOFilm is unlocking new horizons (literally) with its newest addition to the wide-angle Catta Ace and Zoom lines: the 18-35mm zoom lens. Boasting the same T2.9 maximum aperture, focus and zoom rotation, and full-frame sensor coverage as the 35-80mm and 70-135 zoom lenses, the 18-35mm lenses have reliable, familiar features to expand your lens loadout. Catta Ace and Zoom Line These new lenses are
by Mary Latvis ·Posted 01/13/2023
"Anamorphic for All" is the goal of The Atlas Lens Co., and The Studio-B&H is proud now to offer the entire line of Atlas Lens Co. lenses to the filmmaking industry. The current Atlas lineup consists of eight Orion 2x T2 S35 primes, five Mercury 1.5x Full-Frame lenses, and the limited-edition set of six Silver Orion primes. Designed by cinematographers for cinematographers, these relatively affordable lenses are poised to bring an
0 Views ·Posted 12/23/2022
Jabari Holder tests the Sigma 65mm T1.5 FF High-Speed Cine Prime Lens against its 50mm and 85mm counterparts. This lens adds more versatility to a filmmaker's kit while maintaining the build and quality of Sigma's cine primes. 0:00 - About Sigma's Cine Lineup 1:
by Jordan Gallant ·Posted 12/14/2022
IRIX Cine has released a telephoto counterpart to its macro lens to better suit your long-distance focusing needs. These 150mm T3.0 Telephoto Cine Lenses come in a slew of mount options—Canon EF, Canon RF,
by Jordan Gallant ·Posted 10/21/2022
Designed with the arthouse filmmaker in mind, DZOFilm’s limited-edition VESPID Retro 7-Lens Kit with Hard Case features seven PL-mount lenses of varying focal lengths, with silver detailing, for a complete system suited for full-frame cinema cameras. The kit embraces the “retro” look while executing modern imagery.
by Jennifer Hahn ·Posted 09/07/2022
Sigma has just announced two new additions to its Cine Lens lines, bringing the 65mm focal length to the already impressive lineup. The 65mm T1.5 FF High-Speed Cine Prime is a welcome addition to the high-speed Cine Prime line that already includes 20, 24, 28, 35, 40, 50, 85, and 105mm models. Meanwhile, the new
by Jordan Gallant ·Posted 07/27/2022
DZOFilm’s newest full-frame lens line provides impressive magnification for small subject matter with a wide range of camera mounting capabilities. The Gnosis Macro Prime lenses come in 32mm, 65mm, and 90mm
by Jordan Gallant ·Posted 07/18/2022
DZOFilm rounds out its VESPID and Catta lens collections with exciting new products. Coming to the VESPID T2.1 prime lens line are two new focal lengths for PL-mounts—21mm and 40mm—and an all-inclusive PL-mount
by Steven Gladstone ·Posted 07/15/2022
The Laowa Nanomorph 1.5x anamorphic lenses from Venus Optics combine innovative design with high-quality optics to create a set of anamorphic lenses for Super35-sized sensors that are incredibly compact and lightweight, enabling you to take your anamorphic cinematography to places undreamed of in the past. The lenses are available in three focal lengths—
by Mary Latvis ·Posted 06/16/2022
B&H is excited to share DZOFilm’s announcement of its new VESPID Cyber full-frame cine-style prime lenses. While full details are still yet to come, these primes appear to be updated versions of the existing VESPID Cyber lenses with the addition of a lens data interface that can transmit information that is vital to F/X work and to matching shots on different days or in different locations. Unique Data Interface Function Available to start in
by Steven Gladstone ·Posted 04/18/2022
DZOFilm is at it again with new zoom lenses, kits, and filter accessories for cine production. Creating sharp, modern cine-zoom lenses tailored to your production needs has been one of the hallmarks of DZOFilm, and its new Pictor and Catta zooms fit right in with the brand's earlier offerings. With the Pictor line targeting Super35-sized sensors and the Catta zooms designed for full-frame production, you can choose the lens that is right for you. These zooms are parfocal—that is, they maintain their focus throughout the zoom range, so no need