NEWS
Never too many Cookes! Legendary British lens maker Cooke has added an 18mm T2.4 lens to its SP3 mirrorless prime range. Based on the brand’s famous Speed Panchro, the SP3 series is a cheaper and more compact set of lenses that still boast the unique cinematic Cooke Look. The addition of the 18mm now brings the SP3 set to six full-frame lenses. With a close focus of just 12.3cm and a weight of 688g, it is ideal for gimbals or drones. With a front diameter of 82mm and a filter thread size of 77mm, all SP3 lenses come in E-mount, allowing buyers to choose a second mount free of charge in RF, L or M-Mount options. The SP3 18mm costs £3600/$4970 and includes a new case for the full six- lens set, priced at £18,850/$25,995. A three-lens set with 25, 50 and 100mm versions costs £9250/$12,800.
FLARE ON DEMAND Venus Optics has introduced the Laowa Proteus Flex 2X series – a set of anamorphic cine lenses with interchangeable flare modules. Each lens includes amber, silver, blue and clear options to change the colour of the horizontal flares typical of anamorphic glass. The clear version reduces flares and reflections, while a new lens coating reduces streaking, even in sunlight. The Proteus Flex series comes in 28, 35, 45, 60, 85 and 100mm versions – all with T2 maximum apertures – which are made to have great optical quality and organic fall-off. These lenses provide the classic widescreen anamorphic character with a modern design. Flare modules are easy to install, screw-locking into the main Proteus Flex body without needing further optical calibration after swapping. The lenses cost £9869/$9999 each or £24,669/$24,9999 for a three-lens set of either 28, 45 and 85mm – or 35, 50 and 100mm. laowacine.com
ARRI’S CONVERTIBLE PRIMES
yet for the Vintage Elements kit and no US prices for individual lenses. In comparison to its flagship lenses, the Enso range is cheaper and more compact. The six-lens Signature Prime set is $167,470 for example. Most Arri users rent their kit. The Enso lenses offer fast apertures: T2.8 for the 10.5 and 250mm, T2.5 for the 14 and 150mm and T2.1 for the rest. The 250mm can extend to 350 or 500mm with optional 1.4x and 2x extenders. All lenses have a consistent 95mm front diameter, identical gear ring positions and include Cooke/i lens
Arri has followed Zeiss and Cooke by launching its own range of lightweight and compact lenses cheaper than its flagship ranges. The Enso Prime line features 14 lenses ranging from 10.5 to 250mm, tunable for different looks. A Vintage Elements kit includes rear filters in various strengths, allowing you to adjust out-of-focus highlights and alter the image appearance at the centre and edges of the frame. The biggest hurdle is the price – which is £81,333/$86,940 for the six- lens kit of the 18, 24, 32, 47, 75 and 105mm – plus $6650 for the Vintage Elements kit. Individual lenses will cost from £12,205 for 21, 28, 40 or 58mm versions to £24,512 for the 250mm. No UK prices are available
communication, which records metadata even when using the Elements accessories. arri.com
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