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1. SLR Magic APO Hyperprime 4-lens Set

   

   The SLR Magic APO Hyperprime Cine 4-lens set is a highly-reviewed family of full frame apochromatic cine prime lenses with a matched T2.1 aperture. The rental kit includes:

   SLR Magic APO Hyperprime Cine 25mm T2.1
   SLR Magic APO Hyperprime Cine 32mm T2.1
   SLR Magic APO Hyperprime Cine 50mm T2.1
   SLR Magic APO Hyperprime Cine 85mm T2.1

   We offer this rental in your choice of EF or Arri PL mounts.

   The lenses project a 44mm image circle, covering all full frame standards and the 7K resolution of the Red Weapon VV. Standard gears control the manual focus and iris, with a 300-degree focus rotation. Focus is internal, maintaining lens length throughout. Each lens has a 95mm front diameter for clamp-on matte boxes, and also features an 82mm front thread for round filters. Your rental includes a hard case.

    

   Jon’s Take:

   “The apochromatic design of the SLR Magic APO Hyperprime series is previously unheard of in an “affordable” cine lens. High-contrast areas are rendered without the magenta/green fringing common to most lenses. The lenses are sharp, but not clinical, and effective through the entire aperture range. Vignetting is modest on full frame, and negligible on s35. Breathing is almost nonexistent. The SLR Magic APO series invites comparisons to the Cooke S4i series, and holds up exceptionally well, considering you could buy ten SLR Magic lenses for the price of one Cooke. The biggest drawback of the set is no extreme telephoto or wide angle.”

    

   Rental Prices
   $199	for 1 day
   $398	for up to 3 days
   $597	for up to 7 days
   Call or email for availability.

   Suggested accessories:
   Matte Box
   Rails
   Follow Focus

2. Zeiss ZE Super Speed 3-Lens Set

   

   The Zeiss ZE lens family are full frame lenses designed for Canon EF mounts. The 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm in this kit are all f/1.4, great for creating shallow depth of field and working with limited light. These lenses are all manual focus only, with electronic iris control.

   Advantages over the standard Canon 50mm photo primes include hard focus stops, longer focus barrel rotation, and sharper optics edge-to-edge.  Nearly all reviewers rate the Zeiss performance ahead of Canon’s L-series primes.

   Rental Prices
   $99	for 1 day
   $198	for up to 3 days
   $297	for up to 7 days
   Call or email for availability.

   Suggested accessories:
   Canon DSLR

3. Rokinon Cine DS Lens Kit EF

   

   The Rokinon Cine DS Lens Kit includes seven prime lenses covering a complete range of focal lengths. All of the lenses feature 0.8 mod gears on focus and iris, declicked apertures, and fully manual operation.

   These lenses have a Canon EF mount, and can easily be adapted to other camera mounts as well. Each of the lenses (except for the 8mm) covers full frame sensors.

   Your rental includes:
   Rokinon 8mm T3.8 EF
   Rokinon 14mm T3.1 EF
   Rokinon 24mm T1.5 EF
   Rokinon 35mm T1.5 EF
   Rokinon 50mm T1.5 EF
   Rokinon 85mm T1.5 EF
   Rokinon 135mm T2.2 EF
   7-lens hard case

    

   Jon’s Take:

   “The Rokinon Cine DS lenses tend to flare more than their bigger-budget cinema lens counterparts, and maybe aren’t as sharp wide open. But in most situations, audiences won’t ever see their weaknesses. Most of the lenses are incredibly fast, up to T1.5. Their greatest strength is accessibility on a budget, with a relatively small size and weight. For shoots without an AC, they should always be considered, simply because they are easier to handle (and less expensive to replace).”

    

   Rental Prices
   $149	for 1 day
   $298	for up to 3 days
   $447	for up to 7 days
   Call or email for availability.

4. Zeiss CP2 6-Lens Set EF Mount

   

   Zeiss CP2 lenses have become a standard for film and television productions.  These cinema primes offer full-frame coverage for DSLRs and speedboosters, and are equally at home on cinema cameras with EF mounts and DSLRs.  We offer this set of six lenses, including the “super speed” 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm lenses.

   Shooting on a matching lens set means your shots will all have the same color, contrast, and look.  The fourteen-blade iris makes for near-perfect bokeh and Zeiss’ T* coating reduces reflections and flare.  These lenses are fully manual, and the barrel sizes are matched for easy lens changes, even behind a mattebox and follow focus. They have imperial markings (in feet). Your rental includes a hard case.

   Lenses included:

   Zeiss CP.2 21mm T2.9 EF
   Zeiss CP.2 28mm T2.1 EF
   Zeiss CP2 35mm T1.5 EF
   Zeiss CP.2 50mm T1.5 EF
   Zeiss CP.2 85mm T1.5 EF
   Zeiss CP.2 100mm T2.1 EF

   Insurance is required for this rental.

   6-lens Set
   $249	for 1 day
   $498	for up to 3 days
   $747	for up to 7 days
   Call or email for availability.

5. Rokinon 135mm T2.2 Cine Lens

   

   The Rokinon 135mm T2.2 EF Mount Lens is a manual focus telephoto lens for full frame video cameras, perfect for the filmmaker balancing the needs of a production against a tight budget. All of Rokinon’s Cine DS lenses feature a de-clicked aperture, consistent color reproduction across focal lengths, standard focus gears, and T-stop markings on both sides of the barrel.

   We rent a complete set of Rokinon Cine DS lenses, from 8mm to 135. Samyang, Rokinon, and Bower are three identical lens brands all made by the same company, using the same optical formula.

   This lens is a great length for close ups and portraits, especially on full frame cameras. It can also be mounted on super 35 and APS-C cameras, making it a more extreme telephoto.

   Jon’s Take:

   “The Rokinon Cine DS lenses tend to flare more than their bigger-budget cinema lens counterparts, and won’t match for corner sharpess wide open. But in most situations, audiences won’t ever see the difference between them. Their greatest strength is accessibility on a budget, with a relatively small size and weight. For shoots without an AC, they should always be considered, simply because they are easier to handle (and less expensive to replace).”

    

   Brand	Rokinon
   Name	135mm Cine DS T2.2 EF
   Focal Length	135 mm
   Maximum Aperture	T 2.2
   Mount Type	Canon EF
   Focus	Manual
   Focus Hard Stops	yes
   Focus Gear	0.8 Mod
   Iris	Manual Declicked
   Front Threads	77 mm
   Close Focus Distance	0.8 m
   Maximum Magnification	4:1

    

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   May we suggest:

   Rokinon Cine DS Lens Kit

   77mm filters

   Rental Prices
   $39	for 1 day
   $78	for up to 3 days
   $117	for up to 7 days
   Call or email for availability

    

6. 50mm T1.5 Rokinon Cine Lens

   

   The Rokinon (or Samyang) 50mm T1.5 cine lens is part of Rokinon’s cinema lens series for the budget-minded cinematographer. Featuring a de-clicked aperture ring, and gears on the aperture and focus rings, the Rokinon cine lenses are ideal for film and video.

   This lens has an EF mount and 77mm front filter threads. It close-focuses to 18 inches.

   Rental Prices
   $39	for 1 day
   $78	for up to 3 days
   $117	for up to 7 days
   Call or email for availability.

7. Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 Lens for Sony E Mount

   

   The Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 Lens is a prime, wide-length lens that covers full frame sensors on cameras like the Sony A7s II, and mounts on any Sony camera with an E mount. Its fast f/2 aperture makes it great indoors, and where you want maximum control over depth of field. The T* coating minimizes reflections and glare.

   This lens is exceptionally sharp, even wide open. The autofocus makes it a natural choice for still photography, landscape photography, events, and documentary work. The digital readout highlights the focus distance and depth of field range.

   The lens has auto and manual focus modes, and iris is controlled electronically. It has 67mm front threads.

   Rental Prices
   $49	for 1 day
   $98	for up to 3 days
   $147	for up to 7 days
   Call or email for availability.

   Suggested accessories:

   Sony Camera
   Filter Kit

8. Zeiss 50mm T1.5 CP2 Lens with EF Mount

   

   The Zeiss CP.2 50mm T1.5 Super Speed lens with EF mount is an excellent all-purpose lens, and reads as a “normal” focal length on full frame or Vista Vision sensors like the Canon 5D mark III.  Zeiss CP.2s have become a standard for film and television productions.  The Compact Prime family offer full-frame coverage for DSLRs and speedboosters, and are equally at home on cinema cameras with EF mounts and DSLRs.

   The fourteen-blade iris makes for near-perfect bokeh and Zeiss’ T* coating reduces reflections and flare.  Zeiss CP.2s are fully manual, and barrel sizes are matched for easy lens changes, even behind a mattebox and follow focus. All our CP2 lenses have imperial markings (in feet).

   Our Zeiss CP2 lenses can be reserved and rented as a kit. We don’t accept advance reservations for individual lenses, but you can pick them up same-day with an appointment.

   Looking for a more affordable Zeiss 50mm? Our Zeiss cine-modded 50mm Planar T* is a popular option.

   Insurance or a deposit is required for this rental.

   Rental Prices
   $64	for 1 day
   $128	for up to 3 days
   Call or email for availability.

9. Olympus 45mm f/1.8 MFT Lens

   

   The Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 45mm f/1.8 lens for Olympus and Panasonic Micro 4/3 cameras is a great choice for portraits and low light.  Field of view on MFT is equivalent to 90mm on a full-frame camera. Bokeh at f/1.8 is impressive, especially for  a lens so small.

   The 45mm lens is an ideal companion to cameras like the Panasonic GH4. It’s also compatible with  the Zenmuse X5 camera and other micro four-thirds mounts. Autofocus is nearly silent. The lens is sharp throughout. Aperture and focus are controlled electronically by the camera. The lens has 37mm front threads.

    

   Rental Prices
   $34	for 1 day
   $68	for up to 3 days
   $102	for up to 7 days
   Call or email for availability.

10. Nikon 20mm f/2.8 AF Lens

    

    The Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AF is a wide angle lens for Nikon F-mount. It’s a full frame lens, and will work as a manual lens on any Nikon DSLR as well as most Nikon film cameras, and in autofocus mode on any  Nikon camera with a focus motor.  It’s Nikon’s smallest and lightest ultrawide lens.

    Nikon primes are also very easily adapted to Micro Four-Thirds (MFT) and Sony E/NEX mount, often for video shooters.

    Close focus is about 10 inches. Set your f-stop manually from f/2.8 to f/22 with detents. This wide angle lens has 62mm front threads.

    Rental Prices
    $19	for 1 day
    $38	for up to 3 days
    $57	for up to 7 days
    Call or email for availability.

    Suggested accessories:
    DSLR Camera
    filter kit