7Artisans has unveiled its new Hope Prime Super 35 Cine Lenses that consist of the following focal lengths:
- 10mm T2.1
- 16mm T2.1
- 25mm T2.1
- 35mm T2.1
- 50mm T2.1
- 85mm T2.1
These are being billed as a super affordable, lightweight set of cine prime lenses suitable for use with certain S35 sensor digital cinema cameras and mirrorless hybrids.
The lenses are available in Sony E, Fuji X, Canon RF, and Micro 4/3 mounts. They would suit cameras such as the Sony FX30, Canon C70, RED KOMODO, Panasonic GH7, etc.
Size & Weight
The lenses have the following weights:
WEIGHT | |
10mm | 620g |
16mm | 706g |
25mm | 712g |
35mm | 602g |
50mm | 705g |
85mm | 805g |
Lens Design
The 10mm, 16mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm have 10 aperture blades, and the 25mm has 11. The optical design for the lenses is as follows:
OPTICAL STRUCTURE | |
10mm | 15 elements in 12 groups |
16mm | 13 elements in 10 groups |
25mm | 10 elements in 8 groups |
35mm | 10 elements in 8 groups |
50mm | 9 elements in 7 groups |
85mm | 9 elements in 7 groups |
All of the lenses have a 77mm front filter diameter and the lens breathing is claimed to be minimal. Please note that the 16mm does not support filters.
Pre-configured to use with the DJI Focus Pro
In a nice touch, the lenses can be used with the DJI Focus Pro and they don’t have to be calibrated. You just have to go into the DJI app and you can select the lens you are using.
Price & Availability
The 7Artisans Hope Prime Super 35 Cine Lenses are very affordable. Here is what the individual focal lengths cost:
- 10mm T2.1. $489 USD
- 16mm T2.1 $399 USD
- 25mm T2.1 $369 USD
- 35mm T2.1 $369 USD
- 50mm T2.1 $369 USD
- 85mm T2.1 $369 USD
You can also buy a set that includes 10/16/25mm T2.1 with a Portable Storage Box for $1,069 USD.
There is also a 10/16/25/35/50/85mm T2.1 set with Moisture-Proof Box for $2,199 USD.
You can get the lenses in either black or titanium colors.