Video Lenses
DSLRs and the video revolution resulted in a boom of people who previously shot photos exclusively to add video to their tool set and vice versa. Unfortunately, this meant that the previously split cinema lens and photo lens market didn't have the proper tools to appeal to both at once. What are you supposed to do if you want one lens that can work beautifully for stills and
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Canon has developed a completely new line of fast PL-mount cinema primes, named Sumire, which are designed for beautiful rendering characteristics as they approach wide open. Jake Estes, from B&H, took this set of full-frame lenses out for a test shoot with the Canon C700 FF and shared his thoughts. The set included a 14mm T3.1,
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Cinematographer Mark Raker gets his hands on Sigma’s FF high-speed prime focal lenses and pairs them with a Canon C700 shooting at 5.9K and a Sony A7S II shooting at 4K. With specs like a 95mm front diameter, 0.8 moduling,
There is no current lens maker more prolific than Sigma. The company transformed its entire methodology when it introduced the Global Vision series and kicked up production. Focusing on stills lenses, Sigma has continued to impress with a flood of new releases each year and, with each announcement, seemingly better than the last. Now that Sigma has effectively mastered its stills game, the only sensible next step was the cinema market. After going hands-on with the three latest cine lenses in the FF High Speed Prime Line—the
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Photographer David Flores explores the Venus Optics Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Lens, a macro lens that features 2:1 maximum magnification, a wide-angle 24mm focal length, built-in LED ring lights, and a host of other powerful specs. Engage with this video for more information and some great close-up photos. We hope you’ll view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos
Floating up, up, and away with your drone-mounted E-mount DSLR? Go wide, wider, and widest with the new 18mm T2.8, 15mm T.3.5, and 12mm T2.8 E-mount MicroPrime CINE lenses from SLR Magic. In addition
If you are reading this, you probably have two main questions, so I'm going to cut right to the chase and address them both. First, the RED DSMC2 GEMINI 5K S35, which has a 5K Super35mm sensor, is a great camera; I enjoyed working with it and would do so again with no reservations. Second, since GEMINI is the astrological sign of the Twins, I would guess this camera’s name has something to do with the sensor, which features
Take it all in with Tokina’s Cinema ATX 11-20mm PL-mount zoom lens, also available in EF, MFT, Sony E
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Doug Guerra, from B&H, reviews the Sigma 105mm T1.5 Cinema Lens, a fast lens that renders incredibly shallow depth of field, optimized for shooting up to 8K. Watch the video for more features and footage taken with this powerful lens. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at BandH.com.
The ZEISS line of Supreme Prime lenses provides you with high-speed, full-frame and larger sensor coverage, suiting today’s and future cine-style large-format cameras. These large-format lenses feature fast maximum apertures (T1.5 for most), ZEISS eXtended Data metadata technology, smooth focus fall-off, and a crisp, organic look. Currently available in
The video group at B&H Photo is happy to announce SLR Magic's new Anamorphot adapter, the Anamorphot 1.33x-65. This adapter features a 1.33x anamorphic squeeze and can be used on lenses with a front element size of up to 65mm, greatly expanding the number of lenses you can mount with this adapter, compared to earlier SLR Anamorphot adapters. SLR Magic has been developing and improving its Anamorphot adapters for the
We at B&H Photo are pleased to announce the new line of full-frame lenses from pro-cine lens maker Zeiss, the Supreme Primes. These high-end lenses feature full-frame coverage in a relatively lightweight, compact form, suited for a wide range of rig configurations. Use the Supreme Primes to capture stunning images with large-format cameras like the
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Videographer Chase Kubasiak utilizes a variety of Rokinon Xeen Cinema lenses to capture the art of glass-making at Ignite Glass Studios in Chicago. Rokinon lenses are known for their affordability and robust build quality, and the Xeen lenses do not disappoint in this regard. Check out this in-depth review for more features and an honest take on the Xeen Cinema line.
Tokina is aggressively expanding its cinema-lens lineup and, at NAB this year, is showing off a pair of impressive optics: a 105mm T1.5 Vista Prime and 11-20mm T2.9 Cinema ATX. Two very different options, these lenses help flesh out the overall cinema line and cover some valuable focal lengths for shooters.
Extending the overall reach of the Vista Prime lineup is the 105mm, which manages to cover full-frame sensors, offer an incredibly fast T1.5 transmission, and work well at up to 8K resolution. Certainly a long lens, it sits in direct
In the following video, B&H Photo’s Doug Guerra presents Part 1 of our 4K production series, which is designed to help you navigate the intricacies of the 4K production workflow. Concentrating on camera, lens, and media in this first video, Guerra will suggest things to consider when choosing the right gear for the right job, as well as show three cameras—the C300 MarkII, the