Cinema Lenses

by Mary Latvis ·Posted
Fans of expressive large-format imagery can now turn to Sigma’s Aizu Prime Cine series for a consistent organic, moderately sharp look. Each of the 12 lenses across the Aizu series will feature a 46.3mm image circle that covers full-frame and large format sensors and an ultrafast T1.3 maximum aperture. Sigma Aizu Prime Lenses The initial release of eight Aizu
by Zack Young ·Posted
DZOFilm has a new spin on their popular Arles full-frame cinema lenses. The Arles Lustre primes, available in a 10-lens kit with select focal lengths also sold individually, sport a special golden coating that creates amber halo effects and a “warm and poetic atmosphere.” These special edition lenses can help build a retro aesthetic or prove useful for dream sequences and more stylized projects. The 10-lens
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Anamorphic, probe, full-frame, and fast are some of the words to describe the lenses highlighted in this video! Doug is on the floor at NAB 2025 with the details on NiSi's AUREUS PRIME T1.4 lineup, BLAZAR LENS's Mantis anamorphic lineup, ARRI's Enso prime lineup, and Venus Optics's Laowa Probe Zoom lenses. 0:00 - NiSi AUREUS PRIME 3:06 - BLAZAR LENS Mantis Anamorphic Lenses 5:10 - ARRI Enso Prime Lineup 7:27 - Laowa Probe Zoom Lenses
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Jabari runs down the entire lineup of DZOFilm's Arles Prime Cine Lens and takes the five-lens set to record some test footage. 0:00 - About DZOFilm's Arles Lineup 0:40 - Vista Vision Sensor Coverage 1:31 - Flares & Bokeh 2:04 - Aperture & Shared Specs 2:44 - Today's Video Shoot 3:50 - Test Footage 5:47 - Conclusion
by Zack Young ·Posted
Zeiss is adding three new T2.9 high-end cine zooms to its Supreme family of lenses: 15-30mm, 28-80mm and 70-200mm. Featuring the same T* blue coating that helped make the
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The 2024 holiday season is here! Jabari shares which cine lens to gift the filmmaker in your life, whether they’re searching for their first one, or looking to get the Hollywood look for a fraction of the price. 0:00 Intro 0:24 Investment Lenses: For Aspiring Cinematographers 2:52 Personal Set: For the Working Filmmaker 4:16 Anamorphic Lenses: For the Cinema Purist 5:36 Budget Lenses: Their First Cinema Lenses 7:32 Which to Buy?
by Zack Young ·Posted
Venus Optics is refreshing their popular Laowa Proteus line of 2x squeeze Super35 anamorphic lenses with new "Flex" versions that feature user-interchangeable flaring options, including amber, silver, blue, and clear. Expect the same sharp, professional look as the original Proteus lenses, but now with the freedom to swap flare modules and dial in a customized feel.
by Jennifer Hahn ·Posted
Combining German precision and elegant Japanese design, ARRI has skillfully produced the Ensō Prime line of lenses ranging from 10.5 to 250mm. These lightweight, compact lenses can be used in a range of productions and camera setups from handheld to studio, and they can be tuned to suit a variety of looks without any complex gear. Initially, these lenses have been released in a series of kits that include six of the
by Zack Young ·Posted
Venus Optics is following up its popular Laowa Ranger full-frame lens series with a new set of cine lenses designed for the S35 market. Announced ahead of NAB 2024, the Laowa Ranger S35 Cine Zoom Lens set
by Jordan Gallant ·Posted
DZOFilm’s PAVO 2x Anamorphic line has added new focal lengths to further expand your filmmaking capabilities with vintage cine qualities. Included in this release are 65mm, 135mm, and
by Shawn C. Steiner ·Posted
We’re a week away from the 2024 NAB Show and lots of exciting new products have already been announced. Lens-crafters NiSi and Atlas Lens Co. unveiled new additions to their signature cinema lineups. Industry-titan Sachtler updated its lauded Ace tripod system. We also got not one but two teasers for upcoming product launches from DJI.  NiSi ATHENA PRIME series brings on 18mm, 40mm, and 135mm lenses NiSi is a relative newcomer to the world of cinema lenses, but they’ve made a strong showing so far, offering lenses that strike the right
by Zack Young ·Posted
A little over a year ago, Atlas Lens Co. made major waves in the cinema world with the release of its original eight Orion 2x T2 Super35 prime anamorphic lenses. Merging vintage characteristics like notable flare and disproportionate breathing with more modern color consistency and controlled bokeh, these lenses quickly found a home in Hollywood features and high-end independent work. Now, Atlas has announced three focal lengths—
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If your next project is budget-driven but you need that classic cinema look, the new ZEISS Nano Prime lens line is designed for mid-range cameras, such as the Sony FX9 or BURANO, to lower-end cinema cameras, such as the Sony FX6 or FX3. The entry-level E-mount lenses come in 18, 24,
by Jordan Gallant ·Posted
DZOFilm has rounded out its Gnosis Macro Prime series with the new Gnosis 24mm T2.8 Macro Lens, available with imperial or metric focus markings to create one cohesive range for wide-angle, macro-focused shots. The 24mm lens itself, like others in the series, has a built-in ARRI LPL-mount with PL and EF-mount adapters to
by Jordan Gallant ·Posted
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,