a blog by Matthew Duclos
2024 is coming to a close, the holidays are around the corner and Laowa is the lens manufacturer that just keeps giving. Just in time for gift giving season the Laowa Nanomorph 60mm Macro Anamorphic is a perfect stocking-stuffer for the special Lens Geek in your life.
The Nanormorph 60mm fits in so well with the rest of the line up and truly makes me wonder why it took so long for a macro addition like this to be added. Let’s dive in and get a close up look.
ZEISS is ending 2024 with a last minute surprise announcement. Introducing the Supreme Zoom Radiance trio. This new set includes: 15-30mm, 28-80mm, and 70-200mm all at T2.9. The new ZEISS Supreme Zoom Radiance lenses feature the same T* blue coating as the popular Supreme Prime Radiance, delivering consistent flares and a warm color rendition. They are interesting additions to the cinema family complimenting the already unique Supreme Radiance Primes. Let’s take a look at the new Supreme Zoom Radiance lenses and see if they have enough shine to get your attention.
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The moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived: the Cooke SP3 18mm T2.4 is now available, bringing fresh energy to your filmmaking adventures.
Almost a year after releasing the original 5-lens SP3 set, Cooke has introduced this much-anticipated focal length. While hints about the 18mm have been floating around, it’s exciting to see Cooke deliver exactly what their fans have been asking for. Their responsiveness to customer requests is something we truly appreciate.
So, let’s explore what makes the Cooke SP3 18mm T2.4 a standout addition to the SP3 series.
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What an exciting past couple of years we’ve had right? I mean regarding lenses. You got that? Okay good.
Yes, even in the past year alone we have had some incredible new products come out that have showcased the evolution of the cinema lens technology. Compact full frame cinema lenses have gained popularity for their portability, optical quality, and ability to deliver stunning visuals without compromising on performance. Never before have quality optics and this much variation between them been accessible to filmmakers. We pulled a few options in this category from our inventory to take a look at what they have to offer you.
To preface, this list only contains a few of the many Full-Frame/Vista Vision lenses on the market. Including s35 and even anamorphic lenses for sale would be exhausting and we don’t have enough coffee around today. We’ll save them for future blogs though. Stay tuned for that.
Now, let’s dive in.
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Sirui has expanded its Nightwalker lineup with two new additions designed to enhance the creative capabilities of filmmakers and content creators alike. With a plethora of mount options including: Sony E, Canon RF, Fuji X, Micro Four Thirds, and L-Mount versions, these primes appear to be the Swiss army knives of the affordable compact cine lens category.
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Shown at IBC during 2023, Fujinon officially releases the 14-100mm T2.9 compact zoom as an addition to the Duvo lineup. A versatile range ensures that this lens will become a staple across various types of production both in cinema and broadcast.
The Fujinon 14-100mm T2.9 joins Fujifilm’s esteemed Duvo™ Series, which includes the Duvo™ HZK25-1000mm F2.8-F5.0 PL Mount Cinema Box Lens and Duvo™ HZK24-300mm Portable PL Mount Zoom Lens. Each lens in this series offers unique features and capabilities, catering to diverse cinematography needs.
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In the world of filmmaking, having the right tools can make all the difference. Introducing the the Laowa S35 Ranger cine zooms, the latest offering from Venus Optics that seeks to revolutionize the way filmmakers capture their vision. With a focus on versatility, portability, and performance, these lenses are poised to become helpful additions to any filmmaker’s arsenal. Let’s take a look into what makes these lenses stand out.
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NAB. The stage on which brands throughout the industry showcase their newest products shined extra bright this year. However, as a shop specializing in optics, we had our focus on the new lenses out on the floor. Enter the new DZOFilm Arles Primes VV cine primes.
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