ARRI BLACKWING BW7-S-TUNED-SINGLE-17MM-LENS-PL-MOUNT 17mm
The X-Tuned variant delivers a precisely calibrated, low-contrast look with controlled halation and smooth focus fall-off at a fast T1.9 aperture across full-frame sensors. Its compact, lightweight build and consistent 95mm front diameter across the Blackwing7 set streamline matte box and filter workflows on set. This lens is best for cinematographers seeking a vintage-inspired, flattering image for narrative film and commercial work without the inconsistency of rehoused stills glass.
Focal length 17mm
Aperture f/1.9
Mount ARRI PL
lens type prime
43 Overall Score
Price MX$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile) 91st
Cons
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 |
| Focal Length Max | 17 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.9 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.9 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | ARRI PL |
vs Competition
| Spec | ARRI BLACKWING BW7-S-TUNED-SINGLE-17MM-LENS-PL-MOUNT 17mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 17mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.9 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | ARRI PL | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 544 | 450 | 450 | 320 | 420 |
| AF Type | - | RXD | Stepping Motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | SSM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARRI BLACKWING BW7-S-TUNED-SINGLE-17MM-LENS-PL-MOUNT 17mm | 53.7 | 90.6 | 34.3 | 13.6 | 21 | 92.6 | 33.3 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 69.6 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 89.3 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 85.9 | 88 | 84.6 | 67.3 | 37.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.6 | 68 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.4 | 84.6 | 51.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 93.1 | 83.4 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.5 | 77.7 | 34.1 | 88 | 67.2 | 92.4 | 93.4 |
Usage Scores
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