The Dulens APO Mini Vintage Series includes four fast T2.4 prime lenses (31/43/58/85mm), whose design is inspired by vintage glass. Their special coating delivers a soft, dreamy look, with a peculiar rainbow flare. Pricing starts at $999 per piece. At the beginning of last year, we reported about the APO Mini Lens Prime Set from lens manufacturer Dulens. Only three focal lengths were available at the time, with a 50mm f/2.0 (T2.6) at the forefront. While this set of lenses had captured our attention for their vintage-inspired look, it seems like the APO Mini Vintage Series Primes underwent a few tweaks since our initial coverage. Also, the company has launched a brand new official website. Let’s take a closer look. Dulens APO Mini Vintage Series Primes: a soft look The series currently consists of four focal lengths (31, 43, 58, and 85mm), all sharing the same maximum aperture of T2.4. However, the company has announced that more focal lengths are on their way. The lenses feature an image circle of 46mm, which is enough to cover large-format sensors and come with an interchangeable PL/EF mount system. Source: Dulens According to the manufacturer, the APO Mini Vintage Series primes feature a special VC coating that smooths out skin tones and adds halation to the image. This should result in a low-contrast, soft look, that resembles that of vintage glass. Furthermore, the coating creates a rainbow-like flare, that is particularly visible when shooting wide open. Source: Dulens Overall, it looks like the...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 5 August, 2022