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Zooms Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 Canon CN-E 20-50mm T2.4 Fujifilm MK 18-55mm T2.9 Fujifilm XF 18-120mm f/4 Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE Sigma 18-35mm T2 Cine Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III Zeiss LWZ.3 21-100mm T2.9-3.9 Primes Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Fujifilm GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR Irix 150mm T3 Macro Irix 11mm T4.3 Cine Laowa 24mm f/14 2x Macro Probe Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH OM System M.Zuiko ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS Pro Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE II Samyang V-AF 75mm T1.9 Schneider-Kreuznach Isco4all lenses Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Sigma 50mm f/2 DG Zeiss CP.3 18mm T2.9 Zeiss Supreme Prime 15mm T1.8 Lens accessories Desview T3 teleprompter Formatt-Hitech Black Supermist Circle Kit Formatt-Hitech Firecrest Ultra Cine Superslim Filter Kit IB/E Optics Filters Magic Video Box Primelight Design Zee Prompt Samyang V-AF Manual Focus Adapter Schneider-Kreuznach Classic ND Mark II DN Contemporary Sirui 35mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM Tokina 180mm T1.9 Vista
LENSES W hichever camera you use, it’s the choice of lens that really makes a big difference to the look of your work. Picking the right optic is crucial as they can give years of service – so it pays to buy wisely. From the latest AF zoom or super-telephoto for mirrorless, to cine primes, zooms and anamorphic glass, there are options at all price points. And many brands have made AF lenses suitable for filmmaking, with de-clickable iris and focus breathing compensation. Some of the most sought-after optics include Sony’s 50mm f/1.4 G Master prime and the FE 20-70mm f/4 G – a new, wider-angle standard zoom that’s perfect for the current vlogging generation. Tamron’s 35-150mm zoom – f/2 at the wide end, closing down to f/2.8 at the telephoto end – has found loads of fans; while Canon’s most recent AF zoom, the RF 100- 300mm f/2.8, set the world alight with its top spec and sky-high price.
The latest Fujifilm XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR is a powerzoom built for filming on the new X-H2S, X-H2 and X-T5 cameras. The evergreen Zeiss LWZ.3 21-100mm T2.9-3.9 continues to be a dream buy, as do the brand’s Supreme Primes. And Sigma’s 18-35mm T2 Cine is still in huge demand, along with the 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art and 50mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary primes. For anamorphic fans, the Sirui range is bolstered by the 35mm T2.9, while Schneider-Kreuznach’s Isco4all combines three spherical cine primes and an Iscorama anamorphic front adapter in order to give you the best of both worlds. We have also included a category for lens accessories. Filters like the Formatt-Hitech Black Supermist Circle Kit and Ultra Cine Superslim Filter Kit are nominated, as is the latest range of Schneider-Kreuznach NDs, while IB/E’s filters use natural materials for a very distinct look. Vocas has the popular MB-216 matte box. And out of hardware that helps interviewees do the increasingly popular down-the- lens style of interview, there’s the VoxBox Pro and Magic Video Box. While the Primelight Design Zee Prompt and affordable Desview T3 teleprompter provide solutions for presenting to camera.
INVESTMENT PIECES Spending money on classy glass can be a wise move as it will continue to pay back for many years
SmallRig Mini Matte Box Vocas MB-216 matte box VoxBox Pro
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