Samyang Compact Cine Lenses in 360 Seconds. Broadcast News & Commentary.
The live broadcast of the program “360 Seconds. Broadcast News & Commentary” took place on December 11, 2023.
Hosts: Philip Grossman, host and co-producer at Visionaries; Mary Ann Seidler, owner of First Light Media and consultant for multiCAM Systems and Telos Alliance; and Maria Kholodova.
Maria: The newly released V-AF series features compact, auto-focus cine lenses optimized for up to 8K video, with a lightweight design ideal for gimbal/drone use and innovative Tally Lamps. The series ensures seamless lens changes and enhanced usability for solo creators and professionals alike. So Philip, can you unpack this for us?
Philip: Sure. There’s a growing trend of lens manufacturers producing what they label as cine lenses. Like anything else, the definition of a cine lens can vary. As I’m getting older, I appreciate that autofocus is awesome because manual focusing becomes more challenging. These lenses are particularly useful for drone use and are compatible with many cinema cameras that have built-in autofocus capabilities. I recently watched a review highlighting a common issue: photographic lenses versus cine lenses differ in the amount of ‘breathing’—a zooming effect that occurs when you adjust the focus. These lenses seem to have minimal breathing, which is impressive. Moreover, they are surprisingly affordable. They’re ideal for both novice filmmakers and professionals using gimbals. The compact lenses are color-matched, ensuring consistency regardless of which lens is mounted on the camera. I think they’re fantastic, and I might even purchase one or two myself. The fact that they have functional autofocus and adjustable settings on the lens is intriguing. I hope to see more manufacturers adopting autofocus in cinema lenses.
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