Curating The Best Cinema Gear
Curating The Best Cinema Gear
SIRUI’s new Astra Series brings 1.33x full-frame autofocus anamorphic primes to indie shooters: 50mm, 75mm, and 100mm, all at T1.8, all under ~700g, with a shared 67mm front. Building on last year’s S35 AF anamorphic releases, Astra targets filmmakers who want a true anamorphic look, shallow depth of field, and modern autofocus — without the size, weight, and price of traditional cinema anamorphics.
Canon’s hybrid RF lenses bring video-first features—quiet VCM/Nano USM autofocus, minimal focus breathing, and ultra-fine Iris Ring control—while keeping size and weight rig-friendly. Here’s a filmmaker-focused shortlist of the best Canon RF options in 2025, from compact f/1.4 primes to the power‑zoom‑ready RF 24–105mm F2.8 Z.
A real anamorphic steal: multiple DZOFILM PAVO 2x primes just dropped to $3,399 each at B&H (regularly $5,499) across staple focal lengths with Neutral or Blue flares. If you’ve been eyeing a Super35 2x set—PL/EF interchangeable mounts, T2.1 on the mids—this discount makes building a kit far more attainable while the pricing lasts.
Blazar’s Beetle 1.33× anamorphic lenses are now up for pre‑order at B&H Photo with shipping soon. We cover key features, pricing for 27/35/50mm and the 3‑lens set, mounts, early real‑world impressions, and how Beetle compares to other affordable anamorphics for mirrorless shooters.
Watch: First Look at Panchro 65/i Overview & Key Features Cooke has introduced the Panchro 65/i cine prime series, bringing the classic Cooke rendering—natural skin tones, gentle contrast, and pleasing fall‑off—into the world of large‑format cinematography. The new lenses support…
Overview & Key Features The Blazar Beetle 1.33X Anamorphic Cine Lenses are officially open for preorder, offering filmmakers an affordable way to achieve the classic anamorphic look. Designed for full-frame coverage with a 1.33X squeeze, these compact primes balance cinematic…
Overview & Key Features Sony has officially announced the FE 100mm f Macro G Master OSS lens — a premium macro option designed for full-frame shooters. It offers sharp optics, creamy bokeh, and stabilization, making it versatile for both macro…
Canon’s RF 24‑105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z is a first of its kind: a workhorse zoom that keeps f/2.8 from 24 all the way to 105mm. It’s built for hybrid shooters who jump between stills and video and want one lens to handle both.