a blog by Matthew Duclos
Zeiss has introduced Panoptes 65, a new family of cinema prime lenses designed specifically for 65mm format digital cinematography. The set launches with ten focal lengths ranging from 25mm to 180mm, all at T2.2, with a 59.9mm image circle intended to cover cameras such as the ARRI Alexa 265, Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 17K 65, and Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55.
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The legend of the Angenieux 12x zoom is one that most cinematographers know by heart. Since the original 24-290mm T2.8 first landed on sets, it has been the gold standard for long-range cinema zooms. With the introduction of the Optimo Ultra 12x 65, Angenieux is expanding that legacy to the medium format market in more than one sense of the word with a truly impressive bit of optical engineering that packs a massive punch.
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There’s something inherently bold about launching a new lens series with a 16mm, especially when that lens is designed to cover a 65mm image circle. NiSi’s latest announcement, the 65 PRIME 16mm T2.9, isn’t just another ultra-wide. It’s a statement of intent. And having seen an early prototype firsthand, it’s one that carries more weight than you might expect.
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Exciting news from Swiss-based lens manufacturer Irix with the announcement of development of a new addition to their popular cinema prime lens series. Since their inception in 2019, Irix has been dedicated to providing filmmakers with the highest quality lenses suitable for a wide range of cameras. Their existing cine lens lineup already boasts an impressive array of focal lengths, but the forthcoming 65mm T1.5 lens is set to fill a crucial gap in their product offerings.
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For the last five years cinematographers have been asking Sigma for a 65mm high speed prime. Sigma has responded with the addition of a 28mm, and 40mm, even a 105mm high speed prime. At long last, we’ll have a 65mm to fill out the ever-popular Sigma Cine Prime family. Sigma issued a press release with some details of this new lens as well as a few other updates.
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