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H ot on the heels of the 35mm f/1.4 Sigma prime we test this issue comes two brand-new versions. Zeiss has the 35mm f/1.4 in its legendary Otus range of manual focus lenses while Samyang goes AF with its Prima Series version. At the high end, the Zeiss Otus ML model is a premium, all-manual lens designed for precision, control and cinematic rendering. Available for Sony E, Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts, the 35mm joins the 50mm and 85mm lenses, offering a versatile focal length suited to documentary, travel and narrative filmmaking. The 35mm strikes a balance between environmental context and subject isolation. The German-made lens features a ten-blade iris for smooth bokeh. A Zeiss Distagon optical design, combined with aspherical elements, helps minimise distortion and chromatic aberration, while the signature coating reduces flare and enhances contrast. Designed firmly with filmmakers in mind, the lens Two new lenses hit the market, but with very different technologies
WIDE BOYS The manual Zeiss 35mm joins the Otus family while Samyang’s (below) is AF
The 35mm prime has its moment!
includes a precise manual focus mechanism with long throw, allowing accurate, repeatable focus pulls. A de- clickable aperture ring also supports smooth exposure changes for video. It costs £2050/$2299. Korean brand Samyang’s new 35mm f/1.8 P FE prime is a new addition to the autofocus Prima Series. It builds on the 35mm f/1.4 P
FE from 2024, followed by the 16mm f/2.8 and 85mm f/1.8 last year. Each lens has a compact, lightweight form factor with reliable optical performance. The 35mm boasts a fast aperture, strong low-light capability and smooth, natural bokeh for subject separation. Its optical design has ten elements, including
aspherical and XHR elements, helping maintain sharpness while controlling aberrations too. For video shooters, the inclusion of Linear STM II autofocus guarantees fast, accurate and near-silent focusing. Samyang’s UMC II coating also helps reduce flare and ghosting, improving contrast in challenging lighting. The price of the AF 35mm f/1.8 P FE has not yet been revealed. zeiss.com lksamyang.com
COMPACT MICS WITH PRO FEATURES
Marshall has expanded its POV camera range with the launch of the CV320 and CV520, two compact models designed for broadcast and live production. Both cameras feature a 2.12-megapixel 1/2.86-inch sensor, delivering Full HD up to 60fps over 3G-SDI and IP simultaneously, making them well suited to hybrid production set-ups. They offer support for RTSP, RTMP and SRT streaming, alongside H.264 and HEVC codecs. The CV320 offers CS and C lens mounts, giving control over field of view and optical performance, while the CV520 uses an M12 mount with a fixed wide-angle lens. Both cameras include PoE MARSHALL BOOSTS POV OPTIONS
Audio-Technica has launched two new on-camera shotgun microphones, the ATV-SG1 and ATV- SG1LE. They are the
first models in the new ATV series: Audio-Technica for video content creators. These focus on analogue acoustic design and sound quality that aims to stand up to the standards of professional sound engineers. The flagship £175/$249 SG1 offers dual-channel recording with a -6dB safety track or simultaneous shotgun and wireless lavalier input, all recorded into a camera’s stereo input. Both models have a 100mm directional acoustic tube and a newly designed 14mm diaphragm. Built-in shock mounts reduce handling noise, while RF shielding prevents interference. The more compact £85/$119 SG1LE simplifies operation while retaining strong audio performance. audio-technica.com
power, remote control via Visca and web GUI. Prices have not yet been announced. marshall-usa.com
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