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Camera Lens Brands & Models with Pricing
| Brand | Specific Model(s) | Price Range (USD) - New | Noted Pros / Characteristics | Noted Cons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLR Magic | • MicroPrime Cine • Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE Lens |
$300 - $800 | (No specific pros listed) | • Sharp center, but soft corners (MicroPrime). |
| Rokinon | • Cine DS • (General Cine Series) |
$275 - $600 | • Excellent value, low cost. | • Soft images towards edges. • Focus breathing & vignetting. • Sharpness suffers at wide apertures. |
| Meike | • 50mm T2.2 • (General models) |
~$499 (for 50mm T2.2) | • Durable build quality. | • Quite heavy. • Can get loose in the mount. • Soft corners. |
| Irix | • Macro Lens • Cine Lenses |
$500 - $900 | • Wonderful image for the price. • "Tough to beat" value. |
• More expensive lenses may have marginally better color or less distortion. |
| Fujinon | • MK50-135mm • MK18-55mm |
$2,000 - $4,000+ | • Professional cinema-quality optics and build. | • High price point. |
| Veydra | • Mini Prime Set | Discontinued (Was ~$1,500-$2,000/set) | • High-quality, compact anamorphic primes. | • Brand is discontinued; only available used. |
| Rokinon Xeen | (Professional Cine Line) | $1,500 - $3,000+ | • Robust, professional cine build. | • Heavier and more expensive than Rokinon DS line. |
| Sirui | • Saturn Anamorphics | $1,500 - $2,500 | • Popular, affordable anamorphic lenses. | (No specific cons listed in provided text) |
| DZO | • Pictor Zooms | $4,000 - $6,000+ | • Affordable, compact cinema zooms. | (No specific cons listed in provided text) |
| Venus Optics (Laowa) | • Probe Lenses / OOAK | $500 - $5,000+ | • Innovative designs (e.g., probe, macro). | (No specific cons listed in provided text) |
Comprehensive Brand List with Price Tiers
Here is a consolidated list of all brands, grouped by general price tier for budgeting.
| Budget Tier (<$800) | Mid-Range Tier ($800 - $2,500) | Professional / High-End Tier ($2,500+) |
|---|---|---|
| • 7artisans | • Irix | • Fujinon (MK Series) |
| • Bower | • Meike (Some models) | • Rokinon Xeen |
| • Mitakon | • Sirui (Saturn) | • DZO (Pictor Zooms) |
| • Rokinon (Cine DS) | • Venus Optics (Many) | • Venus Optics (Specialty) |
| • SLR Magic | • Viltrox | |
| • Samyang (Same as Rokinon) | • Veydra (Used) | |
| • Meike (Many models) | ||
| • Dulens |
Important Note on Pricing:
- Prices are approximate and can fluctuate.
- The cost often varies significantly by lens mount (e.g., Canon EF, Sony E, Fujifilm X).
- The "Veydra" brand is listed as discontinued, so prices on the secondhand market can vary widely.
- For the most accurate and current pricing, it's best to check major retailers like B&H, Adorama, or the manufacturers' official websites.
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