Tag: lenses

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 …

We’re all stuck at home, finished watching Tiger King, and looking to find some way to get back to our normal lives. Fortunately, this short time of reflection can …

Sigma announced their Classic Art Prime Cine Lenses just a few months back in September (see post here), and now we also know their pricing and availability. Available only …

Venus Optics has announced the company will be porting three of their already existing lenses to Canon RF mount and Nikon Z mount. The company has already a few …

If you are shooting with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, Z CAM E2, or Panasonic GH5 and you are lusting over a budget anamorphic lens, then Vazen may …

Iron Glass Adapter, a really cool and young company specialising in repairing and modifying Soviet-era lenses, has announced the Helios 44-2 58mm f2.0 Cine Edition VLFV lens, which takes a …

Oh, boy it’s starting; 2020 is nearly here and with it an incoming 8K frenzy is quite likely to occur within the industry. Canon has been making HD and …