7Artisans 12mm T2.9 and 25mm T1.05 - Budget Cinema Lenses For the FX30 and ZV-E10

[@gordon3988]

You are cranking out so many (great) videos that if a day goes by without one it feels empty! This adds to the list, though in your intro I hadn’t realized just how slow life is in Toronto.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Everything moves in slow motion in Toronto - its weird 🤣

[@AndrisLelisTravelChanel]

I love my 7 Artisans and TT Artisans lenses for A6400, but downside is that after year of use need very often to tighten screws at the back of the lens

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I’ll keep an eye out for that

[@TheDIYFilmmaker]

I love the colors that these lenses deliver. BTW, Spielberg told me that he will call you this evening. Cheers!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Tell Stevie I said hi

[@CC.cinematics]

Hey mark can you please do a colour grading breakdown of the cinematic bit...and would love to see how these perform on the zve10

[@BarryJohnson]

Perfect timing. I am looking at picking a couple of the L mount versions up for a Panasonic S5.

[@christianjmedia]

Is this the barryjohnson I know

[@BarryJohnson]

@@christianjmedia Ayyyye, yes sir Christian 💪🏽.

[@AndrisLelisTravelChanel]

Lumix S5 is Full frame camera, why you need expensive APS-C size lenses? Better to choose full frame lenses from SLR Magic Cine than

[@BarryJohnson]

@@AndrisLelisTravelChanel LOL, let me edit my statement. 7artisans makes L mount lenses and that's what I am buying. Thanks for noticing my mistake. I am definitely not buying APS-C lenses for my S5.

[@NomadicBloke1]

Thank you very much for putting these into review! This will be my next lens tandem.

[@nyambe]

I recall f-stops is ratio between focal lens and diameter. Different 1.8 lenses could have different t.stops for example

[@CalitoProMedia]

Saw so many reviews on these, but had to check with Mark lol. Don't trust nobody else with ZV-e10s as I trust Mark, thanks dude!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I appreciate that!

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Nice. These look like very handsome lenses. Thankfully, as a Sony camera owner I can use the Lens Compensation in Catalyst Browse to fix the breathing from those two lenses.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Catalyst Browse won't wont with the manual lenses. Catalyst Prepare lets you manually control the focus breathing compensation - but I'm not sure it works on manual

[@Djangounframed]

Cheers Mark. No lenses are perfect and it’s the imperfections us cinematographers actually see as the benefits a lot of the time. It’s called character.

[@hologramma]

Came faster than a 200mb sd card to check this amazing review!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

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[@hologramma]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis 😎😎I bought a YN 50mm for my Zve-10 , waiting for it to arrive so I can post some videos!

[@ernsthiessleitner8222]

Australia calling. Keep them coming. I enjoy all of them. Got a question for you. Seeing that you have done some slo mow, can you tell me if you can watch them on the camera screen

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

if you use S&Q mode, you can see the clip play back in slow motion on the camera. if you use 120fps, it won’t look slowed down because you have to do it in post.

[@ernsthiessleitner8222]

@Mark Bennett's Camera Crisis Thank you. I haven't managed to do it yet. Will give it another go tomorrow. Now that I know it can be done. I wish you and your wife, you mentioned now and then a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

[@AprilClayton]

Was that footage handheld at all? I’m loving how the footage looked. The colors were stunning it made Canada look so appealing I’ve only gone to Windsor right over the border from Detroit where I like, but Toronto seems more exciting

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

almost all the beach stuff was handheld. the scenes in the city were on a tripod.

[@MarineX]

Very nice. The lens are a little soft. Not mushy or nasty soft. More like s-cinetone look in SLOG3 soft. But I kind of like

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

yeah - almost like having a black mist filter on

[@PhotoGearFun]

I've got the Vision 35 and can say the build quality is amazing. They may be be a little heavier than needed but better overbuilt than under built. For the FX-30 I can see the value in the wider angles that they sent to you. They do feel like a premium lens and the optics are pretty darn good. CA is a bit of a problem wide open and breathing is an issue like you mentioned but overall they are darn good for the money. Now if I can just learn to manual focus 🙂

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

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[@johnmackey5150]

I really appreciate your videos! You've convinced me to get the fx30 and have the zv-e10

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Great combo!!

[@Mark-Helmy]

​@@MarkBennettCameraCrisissame here! Another happy zv-e10 and FX 30 owner thanks to you!

[@talktalk4503]

I finally bought the FX30. I think they re a lean mean video machine 😍 btw, great vid as always. Cud u pls review the Samyang Rokinon V-AF 35mm T1.9 (the first ever auto focus cinema lenses). Juz curious abt them. Thx

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I will try to get one in

[@daries]

A question ..(sorry for my english) I know that the lenses from this brand don't have autofocus but also know that they offer an adapter for autofocus. ...so the thing is can I use one of their lens and give it autofocus with the adapter?

[@Dwoalin]

I stumbled across these lenses in the last half hour and I went “Does Mark have a video on these?? …. ⌨️ ☝🏻 He does!”

[@TexpatOTG]

So many of the budget cinema lenses seem to be cosmetic re-housing of existing photo lenses. Usually if a cinema lens costs less than renting a top class lens then you might as well use your photo lens.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

It’s a fair point, and I think these might be doing that - but you still get the build quality and, fears and filter thread size. - it depends on if you need that stuff!!

[@rishiraj1205]

Hey Mark! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this, I do have a question..i was very intrigued by the 12mm t2.9, im a musician wants to make youtube/IG videos and loved the cinematic look of these lens, so I was thinking of going with the 12mm instead of something like the sigma 16mm , would you suggest this sort of approach?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

If you like full control and manually focusing it can be a great option to give you more of the look and feel of a more filmic production.

[@brikt8826]

Can you review budget zoom lenses? Tele-lenses or fixed ones with like 500mm or something

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I’ll see what I can septet in

[@bmefilms6879]

at :50 this is one of Many problems I have with this camera. its the gen 4 red channel problem blackmagic had in the 4k cameras. I created a out to tame the reds but it took some finessing. also 1:38 banding and color breaking in the sky is another issue I have. it falls apart with very little pushing at times.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

the dynamic range on the fx30 isn’t the best

[@gamedesign1]

The FX30 impresses me every time I see footage from it. Do you know if the catalyst browse can correct the rolling shutter wobble? I heard someone mention it somewhere, but couldn't see how that was possible. Just thought I'd ask since you have one ;) Great video again by the way

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Yes, catalyst browse will correct rolling shutter. The gyro data can fix the wobble. You can’t use it with these lenses however because they are manual lenses

[@gamedesign1]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis Ah ok I didnt realize that, I didnt think the gyro data relied on the lens. What happens exactly when you use a manual lens? Does it just automatically not record the gyro data? I would love to buy the FX30 to save some money haha, but because I want to do VFX stuff with accurate camera tracking I just can't 😢 I'd love to see before and after of Catalyst fixing rolling shutter if you get a chance in one of your future videos ;)

[@zupp.social]

I want to buy this for my indoor face shot while talking, i want to cover the corner to corner of my 10x10 room. how is it with soft boxes lights

[@VDDftw]

How would you compare 7Artisans 12mm T2.9 to the Sony SEL 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 angle wise? Is the difference significant. I'm looking for a budget wide lens for the Sony ZV e10. Thank you!

[@TheR5]

Once again Mark, I am looking for something and you post a video about it! Our timing has been in sync all year. I was considering pulling the trigger on the 50mm F/1.05 full frame for my FX-30 because it has such better reviews on amazon than the cine 25mm T1.05 that received poor reviews. After seeing your little video at the beginning I'm realizing that the 50mm full frame on the APS-C will be far too tight and I think I'll just look at their APS-C line. Do you have much experience with those (the ones that are not specifically in their "cine" lineup?) I really want something that can really open up for low-light situations.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I like 7Artisans generally. I have tried a couple of their 1.4 manual lenses and they’re great value for the money. Not sharp corner to corner or perfect in every way - but for real world shooting, it’ll do a great job

[@MelissaB0999]

Dang it! Now I want cinema lenses for independent artsy crap too. I don't even know how to use cinema lenses. But for those price points I could learn.

[@nooffence2769]

Should I get the 12mm T2.9and 35mm T1.05 for my little Zve10? and does the lens have focus breathing? or should i stick with the non-cine 7artisan lenses for cine purposes?😂

[@margaretisolan9189]

Does it make sense to use the 25mm T1.05 for self shooting Videos in a controlled environment? How hard is it to manual focus if I am only recording head shots?

[@kevinschembri277]

Pardon my ignorance, for street footage, which one would you recommend for sony zv e 10?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

the 25 - but of course you must manually focus. If you want autofocus - look at the Sigma 30mm 1.4 amzn.to/3sXA6ER

[@christianjmedia]

Super Sharp!

[@ramf5162]

I plan to buy (7artisans 12mm t2.9 cine lens) from their official 7artisans online store. It says payment option (paypal and credit card) in two ways, which I have to use one of them, as I am ordering this product from India will the product arrive safely? There is only email facility to contact them so is it safe for me to buy?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

7artidans are a reputable company - you should not have an issue ordering from their site

[@Filmmakers_N]

Hello friend, please tell me if you put 25мм lens on the camera and filming ? or need to enter any additional settings?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

the lens fits directly on to the camera

[@Filmmakers_N]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis In the settings of the camera do not need to change anything? as the lens manual will work stabilization?

[@rajeshchoubey435]

Can I make best quality feature film for theater of this camera and lens sir ?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

You definitely can - but you have to be comfortable manually focusing.

[@MiguelMorenoGP]

How'd you get the anamorphic look? Crop?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

It's just black bars to emulate the widescreen look.

[@mynameborat-sc8ty]

are these good enough for low light ?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

the t1.05 is for sure

[@mynameborat-sc8ty]

Thanks@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis

[@AndrisLelisTravelChanel]

Look very similar like my SLR Magic Cine. My 35mm F1.2 Full Frame lens I bought for 120£, but these 7 Artisans much more expensive 😑

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I’ll hav rot check those out!!

[@TobyNewbatt]

too much gear....must resist 🤣

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

stay strong!!

[@AndrisLelisTravelChanel]

6:15 look pretty much like all 7 artisans lenses, colours and overall video look the same.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

They probably are rehoused photo lenses, but their colour is consistent, the light is in t-stops and the metal build with the teeth are good for cinema rigs. So they still serve the purpose without being “full cinema lenses”

[@igorbankovic78]

👍👍👍

[@faizanuddin.]

Budget christopher nolan

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

He's a budget Mark Bennett

[@ouluehhh]

Does that lens have autofocus?

[@AndrisLelisTravelChanel]

manual only

[@VirtualStrangers]

Your genius links are broken r/n.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

which ones? when I click - the artisan lenses are fine

[@VirtualStrangers]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis That's odd. Maybe it's on my end then. None of them work for me in Firefox or Edge. Says that the IP address cannot be found. Perhaps my DNS settings are jacked up...

[@VirtualStrangers]

About to pick up a wireless mic system for my ZV E10 (which arrives today)!!!

[@raazrockss2020kota]

Whole time i was thinking ..from where my brother gets apple juice daily 🧃🥤🧃🥤

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

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