Tag: lenses
Speed boosters came about to solve the problem of APS-C and smaller format cameras having a limited depth of field control and worse low-light performance than full-frame. It also …
Anamorphic is no longer out of reach for your average shooters. Sirui’s latest range of MARS Anamorphic Lenses is certainly proof of that. Not cheap, but quite affordable considering …
Glass is always where you should invest. Cameras come and go quickly since the advent of digital, but lenses tend to last you for years or even decades. Cine …
Picking a lens family or type to use on a project is a very personal choice. Everyone has a lot of opinions and favorites and while a ton of …
A question that will last until the end of time is “What is the best lens for my camera?” Even after that question, you’ll have to look at all …
Anamorphic no longer has to be super expensive. There are now some entry-level options from smartphone attachments, to lens adapters, to simply affordable lenses themselves. Sirui is one of …
Depth of field is one of the most important aspects of any shot. It can guide the viewer’s eye to the area of the scene you want them to …
Canon has just passed a new record-breaking lens-manufacturing milestone. Since 1987, the company has manufactured 150-million RF and EF series interchangeable lenses, including the RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM …
Sirui and Vazen produce lenses for two very different markets. Sirui makes affordable anamorphic lenses for beginners and indie filmmakers who love that magical movie look but are on …
Now that you’re growing as a filmmaker, you’ve probably started noticing there are a whole lot of cameras out there that can shoot some amazing video. The Canon C70 …
The camera you film with will only ever be as good as the lens you shoot through. Contractors have their power tools, artists have their brushes, and cinematographers have …
A revolution in cinematography is on the horizon, one that will not be driven by tools, crews, or budgets but by the sheer creativity of the operator, using nothing …
It seems like eons ago that Sony released the original A7S, a camera that left most of us with our jaws on the floor. Its lowlight was something none …
Sirui has been making waves with a range of affordable film and video products from their Guangdong Province, China-based facility. They make tripods, monopods, gimbals, filters, mobile phone accessories, …
The Sony A7S III is packed with a host of new features and technological advancements. In addition to its new AF modes, improved stabilization, and the inclusion of 10-bit …
When you really, really, really, really, REALLY want to like someone or something you put yourself through this awful game of trying weigh the positives against the negatives. Can …
Don’t you ever dare question if Arthur R is handling his cameras properly and damaging his sensor! This guy is a loose cannon and when you challenge him there …
You mean you don’t know? It’s ok to admit it. For the last decade, stills lenses have been used far more for video and independent film productions than cine …
The filmmaker’s backpack is sometimes akin to Mary Poppin’s bag. We have gear for every kind of scenario we could meet in our shootings, and rightfully so. After all, …
In the words of Little Richard, “It’s not the size of the ship; it’s the size of the waves.” Understanding the differences in image sensor sizes amid today’s evolving …
