Category: Lenses

Arri, Lenses, LPL, News

ARRI Introduces Ensō Primes

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ARRI Introduces Ensō Primes

ARRI has introduced the Ensō Prime series, a collection of large-format cinema lenses tailored for high-end digital productions. These lenses are built to deliver outstanding optical performance while offering flexibility in design and creative control for cinematographers. With focal lengths ranging from 10.5mm to 250mm, the Ensō Primes cover a wide range of shot requirements, making them a versatile addition to any production. The core set, which includes 18mm, 24mm, 32mm, 47mm, 75mm, and 105mm lenses, all feature T2.1 apertures and LPL mounts for compatibility with ARRI’s LDS-2 and Cooke /i lens metadata systems.

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Arri, Events, News

Explore ARRI’s New Ensō Prime Lenses at Burbank Event

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Explore ARRI’s New Ensō Prime Lenses at Burbank Event

On Wednesday, October 30th, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, ARRI is hosting an open house at their Burbank location to showcase their brand-new Ensō Prime Lenses. This hands-on event will be a must-attend for cinematographers and filmmakers looking to get their hands on these new optics from Arri.

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Leica, Lenses, News, PL, Product Announcement, TLS

TLS Brings Premium Leica R Rehousing Home

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TLS Brings Premium Leica R Rehousing Home

The ever-popular Leica R primes have been modified and rehoused by many companies for several years but none so elegantly as Leicester, UK-based outfit, TLS. While a Leica R re-housing by TLS has been available for quite some time, this is the first time that TLS is offering a solution direct to customers without a middle-man. But what makes the Leica R lenses and the TLS housing such a great pairing? Let’s explore!

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Canon EF, Laowa, Lenses, News, PL, Product Announcement

Laowa Proteus Flex Series: Next-Level Anamorphic Flexibility

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Laowa Proteus Flex Series: Next-Level Anamorphic Flexibility

Laowa has unveiled their latest anamorphic offering, the Proteus Flex Series, which introduces a new level of flexibility with interchangeable flare modules. As I sat down to write about this new series, I took a trip through The Cine Lens Archive to see what I had written about the original Proteus lenses. To my surprise, I never published anything on that launch—so I’m making sure not to miss the opportunity this time. The Proteus Flex series offers a unique combination of modular design and high-end performance, and it’s certainly a step forward for cinematographers seeking versatile anamorphic tools.

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Lenses, News, Opinion, Product Announcement, Sigma

Is the SIGMA 28-45mm Concept the Future of Cinema Lenses?

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Is the SIGMA 28-45mm Concept the Future of Cinema Lenses?

Sigma’s 28-45mm T2 autofocus cine lens raises important questions about the future of cinema lenses, particularly in a world where traditional, manual-control zoom lenses have been the gold standard for decades. The introduction of autofocus in cinema lenses challenges a long-held belief: that manual control by a skilled focus puller is irreplaceable, especially in high-end narrative filmmaking.

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Cooke, Lenses, News

Cooke Adds 21mm T1.4 to S8/i Line

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Cooke Adds 21mm T1.4 to S8/i Line

Cooke Optics has just expanded their acclaimed S8/i Full Frame (FF) lens range with the addition of the highly anticipated 21mm T1.4. This new focal length extends the versatility of the S8/i line, enabling cinematographers to capture stunning wide-angle shots while maintaining the signature look that Cooke is known for.

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Leica, Leitz, Lenses, LPL, News, Product Announcement

Leitz Cine Expands Hugo Line

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Leitz Cine Expands Hugo Line

Leitz Cine has expanded their popular HUGO line of cinema lenses with three new additions: the 66 mm T2.1, 75 mm T2.1, and 90 mm T2.1. These new lenses, part of the newly dubbed HUGO II series, join the existing 10 focal lengths in the HUGO lineup, bringing more versatility and options to the highly respected lens family. Let’s take a closer look at these new additions and how they stack up against their faster predecessors.

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Lenses, News

Lens Guide: Compact Full Frame Cine Primes

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Lens Guide: Compact Full Frame Cine Primes

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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Canon RF, Fuji X, Lenses, Micro 4/3, News, Sirui, Sony E

Sirui Nightwalker 16mm & 75mm T1.2 Primes

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Sirui Nightwalker 16mm & 75mm T1.2 Primes

Enter the Void

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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DZOFILM, Lenses, News, Product Announcement

First Look: DZOFilm Arles Cine Primes

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First Look: DZOFilm Arles Cine Primes

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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Lenses, News, NiSi

NiSi Adds 18mm, 40mm, and 135mm Primes to Athena Line

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NiSi Adds 18mm, 40mm, and 135mm Primes to Athena Line

Duclos Lenses is excited to announce the availability for pre-order of three new lenses in the NiSi Athena Prime series: the 18mm T2.2, 40mm T1.9, and 135mm T2.2. These lenses expand the Athena Prime range, offering cinematographers enhanced creative flexibility and compatibility with mirrorless cinema cameras.

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Lenses, News, Product Announcement, Zeiss

Zeiss Announces Nano Primes – Fast, Compact, Cine Primes for Mirrorless Cameras

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Zeiss Announces Nano Primes – Fast, Compact, Cine Primes for Mirrorless Cameras

It’s been quite a while since Zeiss released a new cine lens. In fact, the Supreme Primes were the latest addition to the Zeiss cine family. A few focal lengths have been added such as the Supreme 15mm and if we want to really stretch Zeiss portfolio additions, we can also include the Supreme Radiance – Zeiss’ answer to the vintage lens craze. Aside from those, there really hasn’t been a whole lot of buzz out of the German lens manufacturer. That’s about to change!

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Lenses, News, Tokina

Tokina Announces Vista-P Primes

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Tokina Announces Vista-P Primes

In the ever-evolving world of cinematography, where innovation meets tradition, Tokina Cinema has made a bold leap with its latest creation – the Vista-P lenses. Departing from the conventional pursuit of perfection, these lenses offer cinematographers a unique blend of vintage aesthetics and cutting-edge resolution. The Vista-P Prime series introduces a perspective shift, not just in the final imagery but also in the process of lens tuning.

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DZOFILM, Lenses, News, Product Announcement

PAVO Primes – a New Line of 2x Anamorphics from DZOFilm

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PAVO Primes – a New Line of 2x Anamorphics from DZOFilm

DZOFilm is finally, formally announcing their Pavo Primes – 2x anamorphic cinema lenses that aim to further democratize the world of anamorphic filmmaking. While these lenses don’t introduce any groundbreaking features per se, they bring a sense of reliability and consistency that’s precious in a professional production environment. The set will consist of a 28mm, 32mm, 40mm, 55mm, and 75mm at launch and a 100mm to come later this year. The 28mm through 75mm will all be T2.1 while the 100mm will be a respectable T2.4. Let’s take a look at more details.

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Canon RF, Cooke, Lenses, News, Product Announcement, Sony E

Cooke SP3 Primes: A New Line of Compact Cine Primes for Mirrorless Camera Systems

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Cooke SP3 Primes: A New Line of Compact Cine Primes for Mirrorless Camera Systems

Cooke is on a roll with their latest product rollouts and the new SP3 are no exception. Named after the classic Speed Panchro primes from Cooke, it’s safe to say this is the latest version of that concept. The”3″ in SP3 indicating it’s the third line to inherit what created nearly 75 years ago. The new set will consist of five prime lenses in an all-new super compact, lightweight housing aimed at mirrorless camera systems.

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