Have you wanted to work with ZEISS lenses but don't know where to start?
Cine-style lenses are one of the most sought-after pieces of equipment in the market today. They're ideal for those who shoot more video rather than still images, or creators who are interested in making the transition.
ZEISS is one of the premier makers of cine-style lenses with four different series available. The Batis, Loxia, Otus, and Milvus series all include impressive features.
You can expect to get smooth focusing, attractive bokeh, low or no chromatic aberration and distortion, and an advanced ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating for significantly reduced ghosting and flaring.
One of the biggest differences when using these lenses is the focusing method. Cine lenses are manual focus and are encircled by a geared ring with a follow focus system. A little more hands-on compared to your usual lenses, where there's the option of auto-focus or a simple ring.
You can learn more about focus pulling here!
To make your focusing methods smoother, B&H recommends picking up a grip-style focus controller like the ARRI MRW-1 Master Grip or the more affordable Tilta Nucleus-M Handgrip.
You can also find a full detailed breakdown of these lenses on the B&H site.
Which ZEISS lens series would you be interested in picking up? Let us know in the comments section!
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