Designed with a compact, lightweight form factor capable of producing reliable images in pretty much any environment, ARRI’s line of Ensō Prime lenses look to be a versatile, and very beautiful, new line of prime lenses ideal for a variety of project types.The name “Ensō” comes from a circular Zen calligraphy brushstroke that represents the smooth and beautiful design of the lens. And, with a versatile nature, these lenses will be able to be tuned with different looks using Ensō Vintage Elements which are attached at the back of the lens.Let’s look at this new Ensō Prime line of lenses and explore if they might be right for your projects.ARRI Ensō Prime Lens LineThe Ensō Prime Core 6-Lens Set from ARRI is set to include three ARRI LPL-mount lenses with lens markings in feet for versatile applications. The set, as it currently stands, is set to include 18, 24, 32, 47, 75, and 105mm focal lengths—all of which share a T2.1 aperture and 95mm front outside diameter for easy swapping without requiring extensive fiddling with your settings.The lenses also feature a 1:4 magnification ratio that will allow the lenses to have extremely close minimum focus distances while retaining minimum focus breathing. These focal lengths can cover a wide range of applications from precise product imagery to more expansive narrative films and documentary interviews.Price and AvailabilityThese Ensō Primes are set to come in both imperial or metric versions and will include an 18, 24, and 32mm set, a 47, 75, and...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 23 October