CINEMA GLASS GEAR
O nce you’ve experienced the tactile feel, critical focusing, three- dimensionality and amazing optical quality you can only get from a dedicated cinema lens, it’s difficult to go back to any sort of AF. Of course, autofocus can work wonders – especially if you have one of the latest generation of cameras that has clever AI focusing. But all serious cinematographers know that cinema lenses give a unique look, wafer-thin depth-of-field and a lack of focus breathing that allows true cinema-style focus pulls. Many of these lenses have amazing build quality and adjustable or replaceable mounts, so you can fine-tune your glass to your specific camera. If you change brands, your lenses can be made to fit.
WORDS ADAM DUCKWORTH So here are some of the best, most unusual and cutting-edge lenses at a variety of price points to suit all needs, in our A to Z of cine glass. A TO Z OF CINE LENSES LENS FEST
From Arri to Zeiss and lots more in between, our selection of independent-brand cinema lenses offer sublime handling and quality
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