SIGMA FF Classic Prime Lenses add a new element coating to create creamy, traditional flaring for a unique cinematic look. Fitting the increased proliferation of full-frame cinema cameras, earlier this year SIGMA has announced two new lines of 10 full-frame PL mount cine lenses each, namely the new “Classic” line and the updated high-speed primes. Both lines are based on the same optical designs, ranging from 14mm to 135mm and differing in their coatings, the resulting light transmission values and the inclusion of Cookes /i Technology in the latter line – providing metadata to cameras able to take advantage of it. SIGMA “FF Classic Prime Line” Image credit: cinema5D The new SIGMA “FF Classic Prime Line”, although it is based on the same glass, differs quite a bit from their “FF High Speed Prime Line”. While the HS primes are going for sharpness, speed, and control, the “Classic” line seems to be open to a more free and open way of expression, allowing for the creative use of flaring and ghosting, in a way that looks rather vintage and yet not soft or inconsistent. SIGMA’s promo video, included in our previous report on these lenses, nicely illustrates these characteristics. The downside of the vintage characteristics of the SIGMA “FF Classic Prime Line” is the slightly lower speed: where the HS primes mostly come in at T1.5, with the outer limits of the focal range, the 14mm and 135mm being slightly slower at T2.0, the “FF Classic Prime Line” is a full...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 20 September, 2019