Viltrox EPIC Maestro CIN049 35mm
Delivering a consistent anamorphic look across 35, 50, and 75mm focal lengths, this set uses a 1.33x squeeze and T2 aperture on full-frame sensors with coatings that eliminate horizontal flares. The consistent gear placement and center of gravity across all three lenses speed up lens changes on set, while the hard-shell travel case adds practical value for mobile productions. This kit is best for narrative filmmakers and commercial directors who need a cohesive, flare-free anamorphic aesthetic without the hassle of mismatched lens sets.
Focal length 35-75mm
Aperture T22
Mount ARRI PL
Weight 1980 g
lens type prime
33 Overall Score
Price MX$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong versatility (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average build (2nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (18th percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 75 |
| Elements | 19 |
| Groups | 13 |
| Coating | Coated to Minimize Horizontal Flares |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | T22 |
| Min Aperture | T2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
Build
| Mount | ARRI PL |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 2.0 kg / 4.4 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 787 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Viltrox EPIC Maestro CIN049 35mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35-75mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | T22 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | ARRI PL | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 1980 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 306 | 326 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viltrox EPIC Maestro CIN049 35mm | 53.9 | 18.3 | 1.7 | 49.5 | 82.2 | 20.3 | 74.6 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78.2 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.3 | 97.7 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 82.1 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.2 | 78.6 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.9 | 87.3 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 84.2 | 68 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 82.1 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 84.2 | 80.6 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.7 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.6 | 95.8 | 82.4 |
Usage Scores
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