As if the high-end cinema lens marketplace needed any more competition, Simmod Lens has launched its own lens manufacturing brand that aims to bring even more options to filmmakers and professional cinematographers.Launched under the new brand APSARA, the company is kicking things off by introducing two new cinema lens series with the APSARA LUMIERE and APSARA PRESTIGE lines. Let’s take a look at these new lens lines and explore what they’ll have to offer for your high-end cinema needs.Apsara Lumière T1.4 Super Speed LensesThe Apsara Lumière T1.4 Super Speed lenses are designed to be here for filmmakers who want a balance of performance and poetry. With a fast maximum aperture of T1.4, Lumière opens the door to stunning low-light cinematography, ultra-shallow depth of field, and beautifully expressive bokeh. Inspired by the soul of vintage lenses yet built with modern reliability, Lumière will look to blend character-rich rendering with sharp optical performance across today’s high-resolution digital sensors.Each lens will be meticulously assembled and calibrated in Canada, using premium coatings and precision-milled components. The result should be compact, fast, and full of soul. Lumière aims to be an ideal tool for narrative filmmakers, commercial directors, and visual storytellers who want more than just clinical perfection. Key Features & Technical SpecsT1.4 Maximum Aperture: Ultra-fast for low-light environments and cinematic depth of fieldVintage-Inspired Image Rendering: Gentle roll-off, organic bokeh, and natural contrast for a painterly lookModern Mechanical Design: Smooth 300° focus rotation with industry-standard 0.8 pitch gearsCovers Full Frame Sensors: Ideal for modern digital...
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