Moving To CINE LENSES! Reasons to Switch & Behind The Scenes | Sigma Cine Primes - Wex MasterClass
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ย. 2024
- I was lucky enough to try out a set of Sigma Cine Primes for a month to discover the benefits of these incredible lenses compared to traditional photography lenses.
As I move forward with my filmmaking journey I’m looking to expand into more narrative filmmaking, and being confident with manual focus is something that’s a really important skill to master. A lot of people are shocked when they hear I shoot manual focus, as they rely on the autofocus features of their cameras and let their autofocus systems do all the work. That’s absolutely fine as a solo operator - but lets just say that I get called to a shoot on a bigger commercial job that I’m used to - there’s not going to be any autofocus used there at all, so I want to be confident that I’ll have the experience to be able to take on those kinds of jobs in future. So I’d say that if you’re used to relying on autofocus for most of your projects then you’ll want to have a play with manual focus before you commit to cine lenses.
Here’s my top 5 reasons why you might consider switching to cine lenses:
1. Consistency & control across the range, from follow focus gears to filter threads, so you won’t need multiple ND filter sizes
2. Improved image quality built on Sigma ART range for a high end look which I’m always striving for
3. Great build quality and splash resistance, dust resistance
4. The smooth focus and aperture controls mean that for my setup in particular, focusing is always consistent and works well with my DJI 3D Focus. The lens has hard stops at each end of the focus range so I know exactly where the start and finish of the range is, allowing me to calibrate my follow focus easily
5. Mounting options - with the various mounting types I know that there will always be an adapter to fit my camera so despite being expensive, they’re pretty much future proof. Oh, and the lens markings glow in the dark. Awesome!
Sigma Cine Primes are available in 10 full frame focal lengths all the way from 14mm to 135mm. You can find out more here: www.wexphotovi...
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Gear used:
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Shot with Panasonic Lumix S1H & S1
Any aerial shots with DJI Mavic 2 Pro
Stabilised on a DJI RS 2 + DJI 3D Focus System
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This was an absolutely great watch. I've always dreaded manual focus, especially on stills lenses. But I do believe it's a great skill to pick up. Thanks for this Russell.
So welcome! It just takes practice 🙏🏻 it’s deffo worth learning! Thanks for watching!
Probably the secret benefit of choosing Lumix cameras, you’re forced to learn how to manual focus well. That and studying film means I was trained in manual only. It’s a great skill to learn and will mean you can be a more effective filmmaker or photographer in any situation.
That being said, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t excited about the autofocus on the new s5 cameras 😅
@@jockturner1547 Me too. 😂😂
Been waiting so long for this video! So far amazing!
Thanks so much! Glad you found it helpful and appreciate your support!
Advanced thanks Russell, for this v useful wex masterclass on cine based glass and your top 5 reasons.
Love it :D Just picked up my Panasonic kit and I’m looking forward to creating content with it :D
It’s an amazing camera with so many possibilities!
Russell, I have been interested in the Panasonic s1 but I have been hearing things about corrupted files, have you been getting those
Hey! I had just one file problem in 2 years of this camera and that was when I pressed record twice in quick succession without the camera fully writing the file to the card, if that makes sense. I knew it was my fault. Aside from that, these cameras are as good as the day I bought them with zero problems. And they exceeded my expectations with a whole bundle of new features like 5.9K, for free… it’s incredible value for such a powerful camera.
Your channel is super inspirational, def subbed! Keep up the great work bro!
Hey Akil! Ahh thanks so much I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate the sub!!!
I want to switch to cine lenses but I specialize in sports, and need the 70-200mm at minimum. But they cost $22K. It's my dream goal lens.
Do you think the image quality is different than the photo art sigma? I hear it's same optics with some extra coatings?
I think the coatings somehow make it look more commercial in my opinion. Don’t know why and can’t really explain it 🤨🤨
Love your content! It has helped out a lot over here in the US!
So welcome 🙏🏻🙏🏻
You think this lenses are good for wedding films?
They’re incredible but I’d say they’re more suited to bigger productions and controlled environments due to their size and weight :)
@@RussellKentNicholls What lens would you recommend to achieve almost the same look.
Very very useful video thank you, just wondering Lumix camera shows you cine lens T stop value on screen?
Sadly no; cine lenses generally are all manual with no electronic comms with camera
@@RussellKentNicholls thank you
I only use push auto (autofocus once and then switching to manual focus) at the begging of my shoot because I find when I use autofocus it always misses focus in the middle of a shoot. I eventually want to learn how to focus without needing push auto.
When you shoot with the S1 do you shoot RAW with a Ninja V or just stick to the internal recording?
Hey! I just shoot internal. I prefer SD card and being able to see my settings on the ninja :)
@@RussellKentNicholls WOW these results are crazy thank you!
Have you ever used the 35mm sigma cine indoors ? Did the 35mm cover most work indoors or did you have to go wider at 20mm ? Also the sigma cine 28mm has more glass in it than the 20,24,and 35, ...did you notice a different type of image quality with the sigma cine 28mm ?
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What adapter are you using ?
Fotodiox ND Throttler :)
What filters did you put in front ?
Can you do a bts on how you lit your talking head portion? It looks great
Thank you! Funnily enough this was a paper backdrop in my freezing cold garage with just a Neewer collapsible soft box and a Godox SL60 light :)
@@RussellKentNicholls It looks like something on Glamour. Wow.
Damn lol I'm still not sure if I should go 14,35,50 in Sigma Primes, or get the 15, 35, 50 in Zeiss CP3. 😅 I'm losing sleep over this hahahaha
Haha the life of a gear addict 💀😂
@@RussellKentNicholls lol still haven't pulled the trigger. I have the Sigma Art Zooms and they're great, but from what I hear, it's the same optics so I'm torn. FF, manual stops, focus gears and primes make it a good deal, but over the Sigma Arts? Idk 🤷🏼♂️ I can get focus gears, but i want hard stops. Is that worth the price tag? Lol I'm still thinking on it
@@bradleykussy what do you mean by you can get focus gears ?
Are the Zeiss 180 or 360 focus throw ?
@@bradleykussy what do you mean by you want hard stops ?
My guy, at least here in America, the vast majority of us here do not at all learn to drive manual, at all. I am one of the few exceptions
Vespid VS Sigma, what's your opinion? I'm having trouble choosing :)
The Vespids were lovely… XEENs from Samyang are also just as good in my opinion!
What is the difference in image quality from still to cine?
I have been looking to buy a lens.
I think the image depending on which brand you go for can be similar to stills lenses. Some cine have unique bokeh & colour rendering, but mostly the differences are physical (focus & aperture gears, sealing, heavy duty, consistent sizes & threads) which make them easier for repeatable, consistent shots.
@@RussellKentNicholls which of the sigma cine do you think have a unique look?
A pleasure to watch! :) Why not mastering in HDR? Rec709 is imho the bottleneck… 😊
Thank you!! Yeah I should probably learn how to do that 😅😅🤣
@@RussellKentNicholls I’d be happy to assist you. I’m working in an HDR suite (CG3146)
What brand model lav and mic system are u using ?
I’m using the Rode Wireless Go II now :)
@@RussellKentNicholls what don't u like about those ? As for sound they have a nice base to them
Thanks Russell, I have the S1H and went with the native 16-35, 24-70, 50, 70-200 s pro's but ive always wondered what the difference would be.. very intuitive did I see the DJI 3d focus on the RS2? still haven't found one in stock yet
Thanks for watching! Yes I use the 3D Focus, luckily I managed to grab one a while back when they were new and in stock. It's a really great add on!
your hands must be tired for shooting on gimbal all day
I thought they were okay but I think I’m developing some kind of repetitive strain injury from it so we shall see what the Dr says 😅😅
@@RussellKentNicholls lel
You need a real cinema camera now. Time to ditch all these mirrorless stuff with that very digital look ,( especially panasonic, worst image quality imo).
Which one do you recommend?