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Zoom lens Sigma 18-35mm T2 Cine Prime lens Zeiss CP.3 35mm T2.1 Lens accessories Formatt-Hitech Black Supermist Circle Kit
shallow depth-of-field and fine image quality. The high-resolution images are crisp and contrasty. The lens controls flare well, has beautifully attractive bokeh, and no serious aberration or vignetting. The Sigma 18-35mm T2 is just brilliant, with incredible images and the flexibility of a zoom. In the prime lens category, the compact Zeiss CP.3 35mm T2.1 manual focus cinema prime was the winner. The CP range might not be the flagship in the Zeiss range, but offers stunning image quality in a much more compact and affordable package. Having a bag full of Zeiss CP.3 primes is a dream for many filmmakers, and rightly so. The 35mm gives a slightly wide, but natural field of view on a full-frame camera, and on a Super 35 sensor is roughly equivalent to a 50mm ‘standard’ lens. Lens accessories are crucial. From filters to matte boxes, follow- focus sets to lens mount converters, these are a must for filmmakers.
“With somany different lenses to choose from, these are hotly contested categories” maximum aperture, virtually zero distortion, and a total lack of focus breathing. The fast T2 maximum aperture means it can replace a set of primes, as it offers a very Buy the right lens and it will last for years, making a big difference to your films. And you can’t go wrong with our award-winning optics. With so many different lenses to choose from, and a range of manufacturers at various price points, these are hotly contested categories once more. In the zoom lens class again, the Sigma 18-35mm T2 Cine is top dog. A champion for the third consecutive year! While many zooms are the ultimate in flexibility and speed, but can be a compromise in terms of optical performance and maximum aperture, the Sigma bucks that trend. It’s simply stunning. It’s parfocal and has a fast
Again, filtration wins our lens accessory award, in the shape of the Formatt-Hitech Black Supermist Circle Kit. It’s an affordable diffusion filter set that gives your footage a softer look. The screw-in kit comes with four versions, from a full-strength one to a half, quarter and eighth strength. So, mix and match – and it’s ideal for different lenses with a variety of natural characteristics. Supermist filters knock back fine details and also give a pleasant film-like bloom to point light sources. This gives a vintage feel, but preserves dynamic range and is an inexpensive way of making your work look more cinematic.
TOP GLASS Cine lenses from Zeiss and Sigma were voted top, while Formatt- Hitech won the accessory class
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