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Ahead of a whole brace of announcements at IBC, here's our roundup of the major lens announcements from the summer including offerings from DZOFilm, Sigma, Meike, and others.
Most of the lenses we look at today are focused mostly on filmmakers and cinematographers, although any of them can be used for other narratives, documentaries, sit-down interviews, etc. There is plenty of great glass at terrific prices.
DZOFILM Fast Arles Prime Vista Vision Full Frame Lenses at T1.4 now available
The new Arles Prime Vista Vision FF lenses from DZOFILM look pretty awesome (above)! They’re quite fast at T1.4 and come in focal lengths of 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, and 100mm. And the best news is they’re now available to purchase.
The DZOFILM Arles Prime Vista Vision Full Frame lenses’ features include a fast aperture of T1.4, 16 blade aperture, aspherical elements, 46.5mm maximum image circle, filter thread size of 86mm (front filter diameter od 95mm), multi-layer nano coating; and more. DZOFILM has other full frame cinema lenses, including the Vespid primes.
The prices for the 5-lens A set (25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, and 100mm) is an unbelievable $9699 and comes with a hard case. If you were to buy each one separately, it will cost $2,149 USD, so there is about a $100 discount buying them together. There will be a B set as DZOFILM introduces more focal lengths later in 2024. Those will include 14mm, 21mm, 40mm, 135mm, and 180mm; while the prices and details haven't been released, if it's around the same as the A set, you're looking at only $20,000 or so for 10 full frame cine prime lenses!
Learn more at DZOFILM’s website.
Sigma to showcase prototype 28-45mm f/1.8 Autofocus Cine Lens
IBC2024 is, as we’re sure you know, right around the corner and Sigma will feature its new prototype and fast 28-45mm f/1.8 autofocus cine lens. It should be noted that this is a first for Sigma, a cine lens featuring autofocus. No other details are known, but we’ll have more as soon as we can get it
Tamron intros Nikon Z Mount version of 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens
After debuting its new 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens with a Sony E mount, Tamron has now unveiled a version for Nikon with a Z mount.
Dubbed an ‘8x ultra telephoto zoom lens’ by Tamron, the full frame 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens’ features include f/4.5-6.3 to f/22 aperture range; VC image stabilization; 1:2 magnification with a 9.8” minimum focus; VXD eXtreme-Torque Drive Linear AF Motor; 67mm front filter; and more.
Priced at $1299, you can get more details at Tamron’s site.
Meike unveils affordable Full Frame 85mm F1.4 AF lens
Meike has debuted a new and fast full frame 85mm autofocus lens that features a quiet STM motor and works with an E, Z, or L mount.
The aperture is an F1.4 to F16 and can be controlled on auto or manual. The front filter diameter is 77mm and weighs only 25.46 oz. (721.8g). It also features 12 aperture blades and 13 elements in 8 groups.
Meike priced the 85mm F1.4 Full Frame AF lens competitively at only $499 USD, a true bargain. Learn more here.
7Artisans Sprite 24-96mm T2.9 Super35 Cine Lens now shipping
7Artisans produces high quality, fast, and affordable lenses that have grown in popularity (Craig Marshall liked the Vision Super35 Cinema Primes), and include both prime and zoom options.
The company designed a new zoom lens, the 7Artisans Sprite 24-96mm T2.9 Cine Zoom with Canon EF or ARRI mount compatibility. They had a successful Kickstarter campaign back in the spring and the lens is now available and priced at only $1999.
The Sprite 24-96mm T2.9 features a 13-bladed aperture, T2.9 to T22; 0.8 MOD gears support; 4x zoom; Super35 for APS-C cameras; and more.
Get more information at 7Artisans’ site where you’ll also be able to order.
tl;dr
- DZOFILM Fast Arles Prime Vista Vision Full Frame Lenses at T1.4 now available
- Sigma to showcase prototype 28-45mm f/1.8 Autofocus Cine Lens
- Tamron intros Nikon Z Mount version of 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens
- Meike unveils affordable Full Frame 85mm F1.4 AF lens
- 7Artisans Sprite 24-96mm T2.9 Super35 Cine Lens now shipping
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