AF – The Cine Lens

Zeiss Introduces Horizon Anamorphic – Intelligent Anamorphics

June 2, 2026by Matthew Duclos1 Comment

Zeiss has officially introduced the new Horizon Anamorphic lenses, a full-frame 2x anamorphic lens system that represents one of the company’s most ambitious cinema lens releases in years. While the anamorphic market has spent much of the past decade revisiting vintage imperfections and aggressively stylized optical character, Horizon appears focused on something different: intelligent integration, workflow efficiency, and adaptable imaging systems built for the realities of modern production.

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News, Product Announcement, Sigma, Sony E

Sigma Launches AF Cine 28-45mm T2 FF Zoom

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025by Matthew DuclosLeave a Comment

Sigma has officially pulled the curtain back on the 28-45mm T2 FF, the first release in its brand-new AF Cine Line. Launching November 6, 2025, this lens is more than just another short zoom; it’s Sigma’s declaration that autofocus has a place in professional cinema production. Available in L-Mount and Sony E, the 28-45mm arrives with cine-style mechanics, the optical pedigree of Sigma’s Art series, and a high-response linear actuator for fast, near-silent autofocus. For Sigma, this is both a technical showcase and a philosophical challenge to decades of manual-only cinema tradition.

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Lenses, News, Opinion, Product Announcement, Sigma

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

October 3, 2024October 2, 2024by Matthew Duclos2 Comments

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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