Tribe7 – The Cine Lens

TRIBE7 Introduces K70 Primes for 65mm Capture

October 30, 2026by Matthew DuclosLeave a Comment

The headline, to me, is not just a new lens set. It is that TRIBE7 and IB/E Optics have finally put their partnership in public, and with it comes a new prime series built for a larger canvas: the K70 primes. The set is aimed squarely at 65mm capture, including Sony’s RIALTO 65, whose sensor diagonal measures 64.60mm. Five of the six K70 focal lengths cover more than 66mm, giving the set headroom beyond that sensor rather than just barely clearing it.

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Tribe7 Launches Obscura37 – A Pinhole Lens!

May 15, 2026by Matthew Duclos2 Comments

The Obscura37 brings the oldest form of imaging to modern cinema cameras by integrating a laser-etched pinhole into a rugged PL mount body cap. While it offers a unique, infinite depth-of-field aesthetic, its utility in a professional environment is defined by its extreme simplicity and high light requirements.

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Tribe7 Adds 20.7mm to Blackwing Primes

April 14, 2021by Matthew Duclos1 Comment

Boutique lens manufacturer Tribe 7 has added a brand new 20.7mm prime lens to their current Blackwing line of primes. This brings the Blackwing set to a total of 8 high speed, full frame prime lenses. I never really covered the release of the original Blackwing primes back when they came out – mostly because they were shrouded in so much mystery and there weren’t too many firm details at the time. Since then, Tribe7 has gone on to become a fixture in the world of cinema optics. Let’s take a quick look at their story and the newest prime lens to join the family.

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