Format – 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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Lenses, LPL, News, Zeiss

ZEISS Introduces Panoptes 65 – Large Format Primes

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026by Matthew DuclosLeave a Comment

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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Leica, Lenses, News, PL

Leica Announces New Thalia Line Ahead of NAB

March 28, 2017March 29, 2017by Matthew Duclos2 Comments

Here’s something a bit different from everyone’s favorite German lens manufacturer – Leica’s new Thalia prime lenses which tout a massive 60mm image circle. More than enough to cover any current digital cinema sensors. The new Thalia line takes aim at cinematographers looking for a more character-rich image. Continue reading “Leica Announces New Thalia Line Ahead of NAB” →

Arri, News, XPL

Arri’s New Alexa 65 Demands Medium Format Lenses

September 21, 2014September 26, 2015by Matthew Duclos2 Comments

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Cinec 2014 is underway and there quite a few new products hitting the show floor. One of the most impressive and important is Arri’s new Alexa 65. That’s a 65mm sensor, which is absolutely huge when compared to Super 35, in a body not much larger than a regular Alexa. With the Amira taking care of the lighter run-n-gun style shooting, it looks like Arri is covering all the bases. Panavision has had their”top secret” medium format sensor in the works for several years but can’t seem to release a final product. I digress. This post isn’t about new cameras. If I was going to cover camera news, I’d be writing every day because let’s face it – there’s a new one just about every day. On to the lenses! Continue reading “Arri’s New Alexa 65 Demands Medium Format Lenses” →