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Zoom lens Zeiss LWZ.3 21-100mm T2.9-3.9 T FujinonMKX 18-55mmT2.9 Fujinon Premista 19-45mmT2.9 Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Nikon AF-S 120-300mm Anamorphic/i Special Flare Sigma 18-35mmT2 Cine Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DGDN Art Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DGDN Art Sony FE C 16-35mmT3.1 G Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM f/2.8E FL ED SR VR Cooke 35-140mm Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f/2.8 OIS Prime lens Zeiss CP.3 XD 50mmT2.1 Canon Sumire Prime CN-E50mmT1.3 FP Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DGHSMArt Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary L-Mount Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Samyang Xeen CF 50mmT1.5 Irix Cine 150mmT3.0Macro Irix Cine 15mmT2.6 Zeiss Supreme Prime Radiance 21mmT1.5 Tokina Firin 20mm f/2 FE AF Cooke 50mmAnamorphic/i T2.3 Nikon Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct FujifilmXF50mm f/1.0 RWR Lens accessories SLRMagic Anamorphot adapter Formatt-Hitech Firecrest ND Schneider-Kreuznach True-Streak filter PolarPro Peter McKinnon Sirui 50mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 FE Tiny Series Samyang 50mm T1.5 VDSLRMark II
LENSES FromDSLRs andmirrorless cameras to full-blown cinema cameras, the one thing they all have in common
to impress with its growing range of cine lenses, like the 150mm T3.0Macro. And of course the big independents like Zeiss, Cooke, Sigma, Tokina and Tamron have some incredible offerings. Zoom lenses give more flexibility despite their smaller maximum aperture, but the new breed of mirrorless lens mounts mean even faster zooms than ever have started to come on to the market, as well as more image-stabilised glass. Cine zooms are parfocal and have little focus breathing, but DSLR or mirrorless lenses have autofocus and often image stabilisation. And it’s not just about the lenses but the accessories that canmake a huge difference to your filmmaking experience or results. Once again, Vocas continues tomake some amazing rigs and kit – so it’s no surprise the MFC-2S follow focus is in the shortlist. Filters are essential buys and the Formatt-Hitech Firecrest ND, Schneider-Kreuznach True Streak filter andmore affordable Hoya ProND Graduated filters are in the shortlist, as well as the PolarPro Peter McKinnon Edition VND filter, which has taken the vlogging world by storm.
IMAGES From Nikon’s F-mount 120-300mm zoom to Fujinon’s 18-55mm and Canon’s new RF 70-200mm, it’s a great time to be buying glass
is interchangeable lenses, which is something that makes a huge difference to your films. Lenses are the purchases that offer real long- term value. With the emergence of the Canon RFmount, Leica L-Mount and Nikon Zmount for full-frame mirrorless cameras as well as Sony continuing to expand its E-mount range, there are new lenses coming on to the market all the time. Many filmmakers love prime lenses for the unique look of the images, tactile feel and fast maximum aperture to give a shallow depth-of-field. There are lots of AF primes, but many filmmakers love the feel of proper manual-focus cine lenses for a lack of focus breathing and precise focus. And as there seems to be no slowing down in the interest in shooting anamorphic, the incredibly affordable Sirui 50mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x has been a smash hit worldwide. Samyang’s redesigned Xeen range, now available in carbon fibre, has been a popular buy, while Irix continues
Edition VND filter Sigma TC-1411 1.4x L-Mount teleconverter
Hoya ProND graduated filters Vocas MFC-2S follow focus MFT Fuji MK lens to Canon RF mount adapter
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