ARRI BLACKWING TRIBE7 BLACKWING 77mm T1.9 S-Tuned 77mm
Delivering a distinct, vintage-inspired look with controlled halation and smooth focus fall-off, this 77mm T1.9 prime stands out through its bespoke X-Tuned character. The all-mechanical, manual-focus design in ARRI PL mount offers a tactile, repeatable workflow prized on high-end sets. It is best for cinematographers seeking a portrait-length lens with organic, non-clinical rendering for narrative film and commercial work.
Focal length 77mm
Mount ARRI PL
af type manual focus only
lens type prime
27 Overall Score
Price CA$19,247
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong bokeh (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average macro (12th percentile)
- Below average af (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
- Below average build (31st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 77 |
| Focal Length Max | 77 |
Aperture
| Min Aperture | f/1.9 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | ARRI PL |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | ARRI BLACKWING TRIBE7 BLACKWING 77mm T1.9 S-Tuned 77mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 77mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 28-135mm | 20-60mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | ARRI PL | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 450 | 540 | 260 | 420 | 350 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | SSM | stepping motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARRI BLACKWING TRIBE7 BLACKWING 77mm T1.9 S-Tuned 77mm | 13.9 | 68.4 | 31.3 | 11.8 | 18.4 | 69.9 | 33.6 | 37.9 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.9 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 86.9 | 85.8 | 68.1 | 37.9 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 37.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 69.1 | 37.9 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.2 | 75.5 | 31.2 | 86.9 | 69.9 | 92.3 | 92.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 86.9 | 86.1 | 80.6 | 66.2 | 76.4 | 79.8 | 81.4 | 37.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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