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2.10 Cine Lens vs Stills Lens: Professional Video Optical Standards
Detailed comparison of cinema and photography lenses including T-stop calibration, focus breathing control, and color consistency requirements.
by Daoming
June 25, 2024
Cine Lens vs Stills Lens: Professional Video Optical Standards
Content to be added - This article will compare cinema and photography lens requirements.
Article Outline
1. Design Philosophy Differences
- Photography vs cinematography priorities
- Optical vs mechanical optimization
- Image quality vs operational requirements
- Cost considerations and market positioning
2. Technical Specifications
- T-stop vs F-stop accuracy
- Focus breathing suppression
- Gear ring standardization
- Color temperature consistency
- Focus throw and precision
3. Professional Cinema Examples
- Cooke S4/i and S7/i characteristics
- Zeiss Supreme Prime features
- Fujinon Premista zoom capabilities
- Arri Signature Prime innovations
- Canon CN-E series positioning
4. Practical Applications
- Video production workflow integration
- Color matching requirements
- Focus pulling techniques
- Rental vs purchase considerations
- Hybrid shooting applications
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