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“With AF becoming more usable, it’s not just manual focus primes being bought”
Zoom lens Canon RF 14-35mm f/4 L IS USM
Canon CN-E 18-80mm T4.4 FujinonMK 18-55mm T2.9 Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f/2.8 OIS Sigma 18-35mm T2 Cine Sigma 50-100mm T2 Cine Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Zeiss LWZ.3 21-100mm T2.9-3.9 Prime lens Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Canon CN-E50mm T1.3 FujifilmGF 80mm f/1.7 RWR Irix 150mm T3.0 Macro Irix 45mm T1.5
LENSES Optics continue to offer a lasting investment for all kinds of work. In the past year, full-frame mirrorless
AWESOME OPTICS From the evergreen Fujifilm zoom, to the newer Irix and Xeen, choose between an array of great brands
T1.5 that are very affordable, with the bonus of innovative handling. The Samyang Xeen CF 50mm T1.5 is also great, with its lightweight, carbon-fibre body. Zoom lenses and new mirrorless lens mounts mean even faster results, and more image-stabilised glass. Stunners include Canon’s RF 14-35mm f/4 L IS USM ultra- wide, Sony’s 12-24mm f/2.8 GM and the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD, which offers a budget alternative to own-make brands. Cine zooms like the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 and Zeiss LWZ.3 21- 100mm T2.9-3.9 are both high-end and highly desirable. For lens accessories, the Tilta MB-T03, Bright Tangerine Misfit Atom and SmallRig Mini Matte Box are all great buys. The Vocas MFC- 2S follow focus is a stunning piece of engineering, too. For filters, the Formatt-Hitech Black Supermist Circle Kit, Lee ProGlass Cine IRND 2.1, Schneider- Kreuznach True-Streak and PolarPro Peter McKinnon VND Mist Edition II all find themselves on our shortlist.
Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 Samyang 85mm f/1.4 FE Samyang Xeen CF 50mm T1.5 Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art L-Mount
cameras have seen exciting new launches in Canon RF, Leica L, Sony E and Nikon F mount. With AF becoming more usable for filmmaking thanks to clever hybrid systems, it’s not just manual focus primes being bought. Although manual focus cine lenses offer a tactile feel and lack of focus breathing that make them perfect for filming, many AF primes are getting better. Sony’s latest 50mm f/1.2 G Master offers fast AF and a de-clickable iris. But Canon’s RF 50mm f/1.2L USM and the Sigma 35mm f/1.2 Art L-Mount deliver amazing performance, too. For cine primes, Irix has the 150mm T3.0 Macro and 45mm
Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary L-Mount
Sirui 75mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x
Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM Tokina Firin 100mm f/2.8 FE Macro Zeiss CP.3 35mm T2.1 Lens accessories Bright Tangerine Misfit Atom matte box Formatt-Hitech Black Supermist Circle Kit Lee ProGlass Cine IRND 2.1 PolarPro Peter McKinnon VND Mist Edition II filter Schneider-Kreuznach True-Streak filter Sigma Mount Converter MC-11 EOS to E
EXTRA VALUE Using filters on your lenses can boost production value – vote for your favourite
SmallRig Mini Matte Box Tilta MB-T03 Matte Box Vocas MFC-2S follow focus
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