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built for creative and artistic endeav-
ors. Its fast f/1.4 aperture makes this
wide lens ideal when working in low
light while simultaneously offering a
high degree of precision. This 24mm,
nine-blade lens is a great choice for
depth of fi eld techniques and pro-
duces a wonderful bokeh. The lens’
low dispersion elements eliminate the
majority of aberrations regardless of
exposure settings.
The Sigma 24mm f/1.4 HSM Art
Lens is a heavy, sturdy lens perfect
for focused, artistic shots. At under
a thousand dollars, this lens offers
high-end quality at a reasonable cost
of $850.Best Normal Prime
C anon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
With a bright maximum aperture and
eight blade diaphragm, this is another
lens well-suited for working with low
lighting and provides a stellar bokeh.
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 USM can
be a diffi cult lens to master as its low
aperture will easily lead to overexpo-as expensive as the Zeiss CP.3. Luck-
ily, there are more affordable options
such as the Rokinon Cine DS. The set
includes four lenses (24, 35, 50 and
85mm), everything the enterprising
fi lmmaker needs to get started. These
sturdy, durable lenses are perfect for
on-the-go fi lmmaking and only the
most experienced, discerning editor is
going to notice a difference between
the Rokinon Cine DS line and its
higher-end competitors.
The four lens set is priced at a
relatively-affordable $2,400, though
it can easily be found for as low as
$1,600. Individually, the lenses range
from under $300 to as much as $800.
There are additional focal lengths
available outside of the 24, 35, 50 and
85mm offered in the bundle, such as
14mm and 135mm.Best Wide Prime
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens
The Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Lens
hails from Sigma’s Art line of lenses,The best lenses For Video - 2019
sure and missed focus, but for those
confi dent in their abilities, the degree
of control and precision provided by
this lens is unparalleled.
The lens’ built-in CPU allows for
quick auto-focusing, though it can
also be focused manually. With an
MSRP of nearly $1,500, this lens isn’t
cheap but its robust, weather-sealed
construction makes this a solid invest-
ment for the discerning photographer.Best Telephoto Prime
Sony FE G Master 85mm F/1.4 GM
Ideal for portraitures, the Sony G Mas-
ter 85mm features a maximum f-stop
of 1.4, providing a stunning depth of
fi eld effect and making this another
lens well-suited for low light shoots. A
part of Sony’s high-end G Master line
of lenses, a great deal of work went
into to correcting a wide variety of
spherical and chromatic aberrations
resulting a clean, crisp image. The
lens’ 11 blade diaphragm ensures a
well-rounded bokeh.Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens
Canon EF 5 0mm f/1.2L USM Sony FE G Master 85mm F/1.4 GM Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
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recording, this fl exible lens can be
tuned to whatever your project calls
for. At a reasonable $800, there’s little
the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
can’t do.Best Normal Zoom
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art
Another lens from Sigma’s well-
regarded Art line, the Sigma 24-
70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art features
a fl exible zoom and a variety of focal
lengths making it adaptable to just
about any shooting environment or
project. Its f/2.8 aperture maintains
image quality all throughout the
lens’ zoom levels while providing an
admirable depth of fi eld effect. The
lens also has a number of protec-
tions against aberrations and an
optical stabilizer system.
Like its wider counterpart, this lens
also features a Hyper Sonic MotorThis lens focuses quickly and easily
while providing a great deal of control,
making it a good choice for both ama-
teurs and professionals. The high qual-
ity comes with a cost, however, and
anyone looking to purchase this lens
will be spending upwards of $1,800.Best Wide Zoom
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
As a part of Sigma’s Art line of lenses,
the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
is built for use in creative endeavours.
Featuring a breadth of apertures, from
f/1.8 to f/16, this versatile lens is a
great entry point for a photographer
looking to explore wide angle shots.
It’s numerous measures against aber-
rations will ensure crisp, clean images
for users of all skill levels.
Along with its versatile applications,
this lens also features a Hyper Sonic
Motor for powerful focusing capabili-
ties and a nine blade diaphragm for
a well-rounded bokeh. A good fi t for
both photography as well as moviea well-rounded bokeh. A good fi t forSony FE G Master 85mm F/1.4 GM Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art
Zeiss CP.3
Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS II USM
to improve its performance when
focusing along with a nine blade
diaphragm. At $1,300, the Sigma 24-
70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art is a great
all-purpose lens.385 B02 Best Lenses.indd 23 4/23/19 2:00 PM