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7Artisans 16mm T2.1 Hope Series Professional Cine 16mm

36.3 Score
16mmCanon RFIS
Why we recommend this

The 16mm T2.1 wide-angle cine prime captures T2.1 light with a 260° focus throw and suppressed breathing, enabling precise manual control on S35 sensors. Its newly designed optics and coatings render vivid, filmic texture with smooth falloff, all within a solid 998g housing that feels purpose-built for rigs. This lens suits budget-conscious filmmakers on Canon RF-mount cameras like the RED Komodo or C70 who need a wide, characterful lens for narrative shoots.

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Price €351
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7Artisans 16mm T2.1 Hope Series Professional Cine 16mm lens

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NiSi Reflex 250mm f/5.6

31.2 Score
250mmf/5.6Canon RFWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this ▼

This 250mm f/5.6 mirror lens for medium format delivers a distinctive donut-shaped bokeh and painterly compression, using a 6-element optical design with 48-layer coatings to reduce chromatic aberration. Its lightweight 583g build and precise 270-degree manual focus rotation offer tactile control uncommon in modern telephoto lenses. This lens is best for portrait photographers seeking a compact, weather-sealed telephoto to create stylized, vintage-inspired imagery on Hasselblad XCD or Fujifilm G systems.

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NiSi Reflex 250mm f/5.6 Reflex 250mm lens
Price €429
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