Viltrox just released a series of three new cine lenses: a 23, a 33 and a 56mm T1.5. Specifically designed for Sony E-Mount cameras, these new manual-focus lenses cover the APS-C format. Priced at $415 each, they are already available for pre-order. Chinese lens companies have been particularly prolific lately and Viltrox is no exception. In fact, they just launched a new series of E-Mount cine lenses for APS-C sensors. The first three lenses in this series include a 23, a 33 and a 56mm T1.5. However, with Sony firmly moving to full-frame sensors, it looks like Viltrox is trying to target a very specific niche of the market. Indeed, since these lenses can only cover the APS-C format, their compatibility is limited to the Sony a6xxx and FS series as well as Z-Cam E2 cameras (when using the Viltrox E-T10 adapter). But let’s take a closer look. The Viltrox E-Mount Cine Lens 56mm T1.5 mounted on the Sony a6300. Source: Viltrox Viltrox E-Mount Cine Lenses: overview The advantage of using cine rather than photographic glass is that cine lenses within the same series usually have identical light transmission, which makes it easier to maintain exposure consistency between different shots. (With some exceptions on the wider focal lengths usually.) And of course, working with accessories like follow focus systems, filters or gimbals is made effortless since lenses belonging to the same series usually share identical physical characteristics as well, like the same front diameter and of course gears. These new...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 20 July, 2021