Best manual APS-C wide-angle for shooting video that is also affordable? Rokinon (Samyang) 12mm F/2 lens review
The Rokinon (Samyang) 12mm F/2 is an affordable wide-angle lens for APS-C cameras. The focal length equals a 18mm full-frame lens. This lens has already been around for years, so how good does it still perform when it comes to video work? Aperture and focus The lens is completely manual and has a focus and […]
Sirui 75mm F/1.8 anamorphic lens review
The overall design is good and the lens feels well built. Even though it weighs around 800g it’s still rather lightweight but also small for an anamorphic lens. When shooting wide open you will need some NDs and the lens has a 67mm filter thread so you can easily screw on a 77mm or 82mm filter with a step-up ring.
Fujifilm 10-24mm F/4 WR review for filmmakers
The 10-24mm F/4 R OIS WR is an updated version of the ultra-wide angle lens from Fujifilm with weather sealing. The weather sealing is useful to have to ensure the camera’s safety when shooting in the rain, snow or maybe in the dessert. I have tested it during heavy snowfall and moderate rain for each […]
Ultra wide-angle lens review: Fujinon 8-16mm F/2.8
The Fujinon 8-16mm F/2.8 is a lens that has long been missing in the X-lens lineup. The 10-24mm wide-angle has been around for a few years and is certainly a good lens but the biggest downside has always been the aperture of F/4 which made it a good daylight lens but not so much of […]
3 affordable wide-angle lenses
Wide-angle lenses are great for a lot of reasons but they can also be quite expensive especially if you want one that can shoot wide-open. Here are our three favorite wide-angles that we consider to be affordable and we have been using for a while. Samyang 12mm F/2 Recommended for: Gimbal walking shots, landscape and […]