DZOFILM Pictor 20-55mm & 50-125mm T2.8 Cine Zooms | Review & Test Footage

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00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Physical
03:29 - Adapters
04:37 - Creative
05:57 - Controlled
06:15 - Bokeh
07:05 - Flare
07:19 - Breathing
07:35 - Parfocal
07:51 - Coverage
08:35 - Sharpness/CA
09:20 - Distortion
09:37 - Outro
#CineZoom #DZO #Pictor

[@colewalliser]

Best review yet! Can’t wait to try em🔥🔥

[@CVPTV]

Thank you! and yeah they are awesome for their price point!! Jake

[@billzidis2656]

Got my 20-55 💪💪

[@kaysengraham572]

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[@aidenkylo4349]

@Kaysen Graham instablaster ;)

[@matthewjhicks]

Flawless review guys. Fantastic as always!

[@CVPTV]

Thanks for watching!! Jake

[@billwinterscinematographer]

Very thorough, clear, and helpful review. Thanks so much!

[@CVPTV]

Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching! Jake

[@andreasbuder4417]

Perfect match for the C70, I‘d say. Complete set with two lenses and cinema camera below 10 grand.

[@ShazammtheProducer]

Great Video as always please do one on the Ling Lungs from DZOFilms with a pocket 4k

[@persvanstrom]

Awesome review, thank you 🙏 As an amateur hoping to grow into paid gigs, but almost always shooting myself. Would you say that these is still an option for that scenario? Would for example shooting an interview solo with these even be possible? Trying to figure out a road to grow from filming myself and filming others without having to buy separate lenses. Currently on an Canon R6, but plan on getting a Canon C70

[@NOYBNOYB]

Fantastic video! You use the C300 Mark iii with these, do you recall how many shims (or thickness) you used? Thanks for the amazing content!

[@vladimirlakobrija8390]

Is it possible to use these lenses for 8k filming? is there any issue ? Thanks a lot for amazing review!

[@walmartpimp2]

I'm gonna get the Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 in may, and will probably get this lens.

[@nathanjohnson5304]

Excellent review. Literally everything I was looking for.

[@CVPTV]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching, Jake

[@vincentanton4028]

I have a gh5s and and an s1 and I’m intrested in buying those lenses. Would they work on the gh5s with an adapter and would they work on the s1 using the sigma MC-21 when in APS-C mode for the sensor ? Thank you in advance for your reply !

[@FlashOneFilms]

can you compare these to the Tokina ATX Cine which is better glass quality?

[@brendanlevi4214]

Thank you for the review! Have you thought of putting their M4/3 Linglung series through the ringer?

[@CVPTV]

I've been asked ALOT on this vid so I may have to!! Jake

[@Andrell_de_Panama]

Hello and a very wonderful evening!!! 😁)) Are these DZOFilm Pictor parfocal lenses compatible with the Vizelex Cine ND Throttle Lens Mount Adapter for EF to Z and/or for RF to EF? 😁🎥😁)))))))

[@alanrogers5457]

Hey, I got these from you recently for my FS7 and BMPCC6K. The lenses don't lock into place of the 6k but they do lock into the metabones on my FS7. Is there something wrong?

[@hirokikonno7384]

Nice! Change of total shim thickness(mm) for Zcam?

[@theMostFamousMax]

How many shims did you use for you c300?? For both lenses are the the same amount?

[@awitidickens]

Good stuff! Would these work on Alexa SXT W with 35mm sensor?

[@christiandemuth1039]

I received this lens and the EF mount doesn't have the holes line up for the screws to go through and mount to the back of the lens. B&H Sent me a new one and the same thing. The holes on that EF Mount don't line up either. Anyone else have this problem?

[@MartinNocker]

Does the 20 - 55 work with ND drop in adapters like the Meike EF to RF drop in? As a bit of the lens sticks out even on the EF-mount.

[@icecreaman2010]

Someone recommend these lens but does anyone have a suggestion on a BEST cinema len in the 3500 to 8k US price? I'm for the most part will use it with a komodo for now.

[@TheStooStoo]

would these work with the metabones PL to MFT adapter?

[@830Video]

were you using a hasselblad digital back to test it?!?!

[@Rodericken]

I ac for a dop and we've been working with this lens quite some time now, it's a absolute beast. Before buying this lens we ran a fiction film in the summer "run and gun" style with the fujinon 18-55 wich was less sharp. The shinning of the fujinon lenses are by far superrior but I'd rather lose 10minutes of shinning than losing image quality. Also for the beginners buying the entire set will cover you for most cases.

[@keeswillems4637]

Ewa

[@Rodericken]

@@keeswillems4637 fawaka

[@adilakreyi7225]

Would you advise us to buy it for the Chlamyrabmpcc6k pro

[@bjarkisteinnpetursson9736]

One would assume that these lenses work with the DZOFilm adapters. Right?

[@jacoblewis6256]

Would these work with a wooden camera pl adapted pocket 6k?

[@DeanHarringtonimages]

Excellent review... thanks!

[@CVPTV]

Thanks for watching! Jake

[@edgecityfilms]

Well done 👍 thank you!!!

[@RyanAudencial]

Will this work with the Viltrox EF-M2 II Speedbooster? Thats an MFT to EF mount.

[@CVPTV]

No these lenses won't work with speedboosters because of their protruding back elements. Jake

[@bryanbarajasBB]

So this won't work on my metabones EF to Eos-m?

[@lewi5786]

will thes lens work with the Zcam Turbo Mount?

[@lorenzogarcia6615]

When will the E-Mount be released?

[@manchester8117]

Thanks...this was very helpful.

[@CVPTV]

Thanks for watching!! Jake

[@nexttvc]

Thank you. great review. can you please make side by side review about these kits with LAOWA OOOM 25-100MM? Really want to know which lens is best so I can go with one.

[@CVPTV]

Thank you for watching! We have just got our demo OOOM and getting a video done is on my to do list! Jake

[@nexttvc]

@@CVPTV Thank you. Waiting for your review

[@nexttvc]

@@CVPTV Can't decide which lens I go with. OOOH or DZOFilm. You review will be big help for me to decide. Thanks.

[@syncomposer]

@@nexttvc same here. I would be highly grateful for a review. I don't know if its only me, but the DZO seem to have a light green tint in the image.

[@nexttvc]

@@syncomposer agreed. I'm still waiting to see the comparison between OOOH Zoom with these lenses. I just got the kit of Fujinon MK series but they are limited to E-Mount or MFT. And still if need to change mound they are expensive. These 2 new Cinema Zooms are great for Indi filmmaker.

[@mattmurdock8446]

Will these Pictor lenses work with a Metabones EF to RF 0.71 Ultra Speedbooster? If they work with Canon RF to EF I would think so, but the Metabones has the benefit of a better locking mechanism which would be handy for these heavier and longer lenses.

[@CVPTV]

They will work with the non speed booster metabones adapters that use the locking EF or PL mount. They will NOT work with the speed booster or any other focal reducer adapters as their rear elements stick out too far. Jake

[@MartinLisius]

Thanks, CVP!

[@gingersnaps7186]

Can this lens be adapted to Sony e mount?

[@DeanHarringtonimages]

What I would love to know about the DZO Pictor zooms is whether they resolve 8K or not... that would bind my interests in them.

[@TheVFXAssault]

Id like a comparison with the 1.8 sigmas. Feels like they are just way too good.

[@kitbaker9134]

The 50-100 Sigma has heaps of breathing so that can be distracting. I also like the sound of a 20-55 so you can go from a WS to a CU on a gimbal without doing a lens swap

[@LarryVideoExpert]

Thanks for the great review video! Do you know if the lens covers Red Gemini in 5KHD? I imagine there's some vignetting at the wide angles. Thanks!

[@CVPTV]

Hey Larry, thanks for watching! If you check out our lens tool via the link below you can choose the Gemini & see exactly how the lenses cover! These are created using a larger sensor stills camera so are actual examples - cvp.com/tools/cameralens Let me know if you have any more questions, Jake

[@LarryVideoExpert]

CVP Holy smokes that's an incredible tool. Thanks for the reference!

[@CVPTV]

You're welcome!!

[@BistroEngine]

Hey great review! Do you know how many shims are needed to dial in perfect focus on the Panasonic EVA-1 using the EF conversion?

[@perbifrost8782]

Hi Michael! Did you find out the right amount of shims needed for Panasonic EVA1?

[@BistroEngine]

@@perbifrost8782 I did! I’d have to take it apart to see which ones I used. I printed a focus chart and followed the instructions to dial in the focus. Took me about an hour and a half to get them both just right.

[@perbifrost8782]

@@BistroEngine If you would do that it would be extremely helpful! Please let me know :D

[@shadi5885]

Is it compatible with the canon RF to EF E-ND adaptor too? Or just the generic version?

[@CVPTV]

We only tested the regular adapter, but from it not working with any of the speedbooster my educated guess would be no. But would need to test to be 100%! Jake

[@gerthenriksen8818]

Great info. thanks.Lovely lenses. How can I use it on my Sony FS5?

[@CVPTV]

You just need a E to PL or EF adapter! Jake

[@dimitrimoonlight]

Amazing!

[@nordfresse]

When you say "arty"; do you mean "soft"?

[@wassup_manu9786]

Hi, great overview ! Is that suitable for z cam S6 ? And do you think it can be supported by ronin s with the z cam S6 ? Thanks

[@CVPTV]

Thanks! Yeah will work with the S6 perfectly, when it comes to Z CAM + these on Ronin S, the combo would be around 2.6Kg without anything else including a battery which is less than the 3.6Kg max payload of the Ronin S. You may be able to get that rig working on the Ronin but you may need some extra bits to get it working! Jake

[@wassup_manu9786]

@@CVPTV thanks you very much for you answer and reactivity 🙏

[@lthlwpnfilms]

I was psyched for these but it sounds like it wouldn't be compatible with the Blackmagic PCC4K and the Metabones Blackmagic speed booster?

[@CVPTV]

Nope, you would have to use an MFT straight pass through adapter. Jake

[@airindiana]

@@CVPTV when you use a straight rough adaptor on MFT I appreciate the 20-55 would become 40-110 but would it remain T2.9? I can’t remember how it works with T numbers being affected by crop factor.

[@joenicklo]

Ooof. No speedbooster use is the kiss of death for me on these. I was excited.

[@TLFILMS]

Yep

[@machmutdoener]

Hi, great video, so this lens wont work for camera such as the Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K because of the image circle ?

[@doug_EX]

Of course it will cuz the UMP 12k has a super 35 sensor.

[@machmutdoener]

@@doug_EX So this will only happen to the specific sensor ? Full frame is bigger, so only there will be the problem ?

[@doug_EX]

Machmut Doener on a full frame sensor there will be vignetting for sure, not on a super 35 sensor.

[@felipevece]

Do you know if one of these lenses can fit with a camera in a Crane 3S?

[@CVPTV]

It will depend on the camera and how you have it setup, but I could see them working with the right setup! Jake

[@FeelinBlu]

I'm curious how these compare to the Fujinon MK 2.9 lenses.

[@Chystyle]

I was saying the same to Phillip Bloom....!

[@billzidis2656]

Well the Fujinon is 30% more expensive so they should be better,should! Although I'm happy with the 20-55

[@bo3751]

@@billzidis2656 Price doesn't always make things better.

[@ElChamoRios]

Just bought the 20-55 and am really pleased with the image it produces with my BMPCC 6K. I would say that the changing to EF mount is kind of a hassle though and takes a lot of trial and error before getting the right amount of shims to get the flange distance correct and have your lens markers match focal distance. I'm curious: What amount of shims you used for BMPCC 6K and other cameras?

[@CVPTV]

Check out the DZO manual for the best way to do this yourself. Telling you how much I shimmed the lenses would be pointless as it could change lens to lens! dzofilm.co.uk/download/

[@ElChamoRios]

@@CVPTV Unfortunately the manual doesn't have any indications for this and their customer service is either unresponsive or giving me bad info (they said use a +.3 shim, totally wrong). Trial & Error it is!

[@CVPTV]

@@ElChamoRios Page 5 & 6 explain what you need to shim and how to do it. Though I do agree it isn't the clearest instructions. Where abouts are you based?

[@ElChamoRios]

@@CVPTV Yup, so unclear I missed it completely haha. Luckily a day of trial and error and I finally figured it out. I'm in New Orleans. Just shot a music video with this lens and it was a real workhorse!

[@thekaiser4333]

@@CVPTV How can you stick this lens onto a BMPCC4 K?

[@frozen0rb]

What about EF-FX speed boosters? Is it possible to combine?

[@CVPTV]

We haven't tested that but I highly doubt that it will. Jake

[@keuntaspan]

So for a pocket 4k would a mft to ef adapter without an element work?

[@CVPTV]

Yes! Jake

[@CUBOTRecords]

Did you know if these lenses will work with a viltrox ef/mft adapter on the Panasonic GH5S? I don`t wanna buy the linglung and the pictor series 😅

[@CVPTV]

These won't work with sppedboosters I'm afraid! Jake

[@CUBOTRecords]

CVP I'm Talking about only an Adapter. Not a speedbooster. The viltrox is an Adapter as the Sigma mc-11

[@CVPTV]

@@CUBOTRecords ahh right ok, yeah should be fine!

[@ElliotJoseph]

Do you happen to know if there are any issue's using the Canon C70 speed booster with these lenses, when changing to the EF mount?

[@CVPTV]

Yes, speedboosters do not work with these lenses because of the lenses dear element and they are designed to cover s35 so will vignette on a booster. Jake

[@ElliotJoseph]

@@CVPTV Best way to mount to a c70?

[@CVPTV]

You can use any RF adapter that you'd like. So either a PL or EF to RF adapter depending on what you would prefer! Metabones & Kippertie make really solid adapters. Jake

[@wakeskatefein]

How many shims do you use when changing from PL to EF? Can’t find any info. Thank you!

[@CVPTV]

Check out the DZO manual here - en.dzofilm.com/upload/202007/29/202007291009472869.pdf

[@angelgcastro1]

Johnny, Have you had any progress with the shins on EF? Having a hard time with this!

[@LorenzoYearby]

Might be a silly question, but how do they compare image-wise to Rokinon Cine DS lenses?

[@CVPTV]

Quite similar tbh, how come? Jake

[@LorenzoYearby]

@@CVPTV I really love using only prime lenses, but I hear the 1. Focus breathing is better 2. Both lenses cover the focal lengths I need 3. The character and highlight rolloff seems better on these, and better built. I hate to lose my T1.5, but wondering if I will truly miss it, and these seem to have less CA than the rokinons and vespids

[@zackketz]

I'm still waiting to see someone mount these on a S1H with the MC21 since there's a S35 mode. A boy can dream.

[@CVPTV]

I actually used them a little bit on the Panasonic S5, which has the same sensor as the S1H minus the OLPF. Jake

[@tyusmaclii900]

What type of adapter did you use for the S5? How did you manage the crop?

[@zackketz]

@@tyusmaclii900The S5 has a S35 crop when set to 4K. Just use the MC21 adapter to mount EF lenses.

[@dareckmaurice9435]

For BMPCC 4K users micro 4/3rds-what kind of adapter is needed for these lenses, if any?

[@CVPTV]

Just a MFT to PL adapter. Just bare in mind you can't use a focal reducer so you will have to deal with the crop factor of the sensor you are using. Jake

[@vizualizefilmsllc6225]

@@CVPTV ah okay, yikes, thanks

[@BenjaminRowlandTV]

They look nice, especially for the money.

[@CVPTV]

They really are well rounded for the price!

[@Beaukester]

I bought both of them recently and I really love them! My Instagram is @round1productions and I’ll be posting more about the lenses there soon!

[@rvin9310]

thx for the review buddy. After all, do you recommend the lenses for a 90 minutes features shoot?

[@CVPTV]

If you like the look of them, yes! Jake

[@nelsonclub7722]

Hi there - great review - just ordered a pair from you (via Phillip) along with a Komodo and some V-Micro batts and a a full TIlta cage and MAtt box my question is-this Is that the almost legendary Alpa FPS in the opening shots with a Phase One P45 back? If so outstanding stuff!!!

[@juergenhammerschmid]

thx a lot!!!

[@LittleFjords]

I'd like to second a comparison to Fujinon mk's

[@CVPTV]

Noted 😉 Jake

[@chrisnguyendop]

@@CVPTV third it lol also curious how this compares to the laowa ooom too

[@CVPTV]

How does a sub 10k cine zoom lens shootout sound?

[@chrisnguyendop]

@@CVPTV all for it! lol

[@LittleFjords]

CVP It sounds like exactly what I've been looking for the last few months 😁

[@LuisGrolez]

How many shims do you end up putting ?

[@CVPTV]

I believe around 100 microns into one and 60 into another. Jake

[@ThoriumHeavyIndustries]

Do you have a Video on fixing "Shimming"?

[@CVPTV]

No, but I think this could be a good idea for a video for us to do! I will see if we can get one produced asap! Jake

[@ThoriumHeavyIndustries]

@@CVPTV Thanks for your great video.

[@Anand_Bhatt]

Would this work with Gemini 5K wide screen mode?

[@CVPTV]

Hey Anand, If you check out our lens tool via the link below you can choose the Gemini & see exactly how the lenses cover! These are created using a larger sensor stills camera so are actual examples - cvp.com/tools/cameralens Let me know if you have any more questions, Jake

[@Anand_Bhatt]

CVP yes I did check that out but in the video it mentioned that it does something weird in the corners

[@CVPTV]

Yeah they will get real soft and you'll get some more aberrations in corners but it's defo manageable. However 5K HD will give you better results. Jake

[@Maverick-xd4lb]

Hi, does the colour between these lenses also match?

[@CVPTV]

Yeah they match well. Jake

[@Maverick-xd4lb]

@@CVPTV thank you so much for the reply

[@vivianvaldi7871]

Could someone testify about degrading tolerances of these after one or two years ? The scope of these could be interesting.

[@CVPTV]

I haven't seen to many of these coming back through our lens engineering department, I will have a chat with them tomorrow and let you know their thoughts! Jake

[@vivianvaldi7871]

@@CVPTV Sure, good idea. At this price one can ask. The usual debate between Carl Zeiss made in Germany or in Japan... witch might be completely outdated today with current machineries.

[@andugo]

can this use on fullframe camera?

[@CVPTV]

No they will not cover full frame sensors. Jake

[@QualityVideoService]

Does the DZOFilm DZO 20-70mm T2.9 come super 35?

[@CVPTV]

As in the MFT zoom?

[@QualityVideoService]

@@CVPTV As in DZOFilm Pictor 20-55mm & 50-125mm T2.8 Cine Zooms. There both Super 35 sensor which the equivalent to APS-C sensor, thanks

[@jaycru6796]

ima stick this on a canon m50 with an ef speed booster

[@CVPTV]

These won't work with speedboosters!!!

[@jaycru6796]

@@CVPTV :c

[@ozzozz3529]

is it full frame lens?

[@CVPTV]

No they are not, they are designed for aps-c / super 35. Jake

[@altinhamouni663]

Is it true that they will work with the T cine ultra 0.71?

[@jasewilliams14]

You said at 7:49 that you buy cine zoom lenses because they are parfocal. Except, not all cine lenses are parfocal. Eg: The Sigma Cine Zooms are NOT parfocal.

[@DonteT]

What is “shimming”

[@CVPTV]

Check out this - www.edmundoptics.co.uk/knowledge-center/application-notes/imaging/lens-spacers-shims-and-focal-length-extenders/

[@turusimpala7155]

Sigma one love

[@bwest6275]

I like these.. I just wish they didn’t have “make your movie” printed on them 😅

[@aerozg]

Apparently i could mount these to my A6400 using the DZO's own PL to E Octopus adapter. Anyone tried this?

[@CVPTV]

Haven't tried it, but yes, it is possible. Jake

[@aerozg]

@@CVPTV thanks Jake!

[@romandaotuan7345]

Hi So can I use Vocas PL to Mft (cvp.com/product/vocas_0900-0011) for BMPCC 4K? It is not a speedbooster only adapter. The crop factor will not change.

[@CVPTV]

Hey Roman, yeah this adapter will work fine. Yeah it's just a pass through adapter so you will have the same crop factor as you normally would with MFT lenses. Jake

[@romandaotuan7345]

CVP Hi Jake Can I have one question? What’s the math behind using the Vocas adapter Mft to PL mount. The crop factor is same 1.9 or 2 on BMPCC 4k but what about T-stops? Thanks

[@EugeneMaynard]

🙏🏾

[@TV-nz9wp]

8:05 What is the address of this site?

[@fuutott]

cvp.com/tools/cameralens

[@TV-nz9wp]

@@fuutott Thanks!

[@RizHail]

Price?

[@CVPTV]

cvp.com/catalogue/manufacturer/dzofilm

[@sixsoxsex1]

this or sigma or tokina?

[@doug_EX]

The Sigma are not parfocal so I would go with the DZO.

[@dna8269]

In terms of image quality, I have a hard time seeing the advantage to this lens over the Sigma 18-35

[@CVPTV]

The Sigma 18-35 is one of the most popular S35 zooms of the past few years and is fantastic optically so that's not surprising! The cine version of the Sigma isn't as well designed as these physically and is at a different price point. It will come down to personal preference at the end of the day! Jake

[@zackketz]

To my knowledge, the 18-35 is not parfocal.

[@vivianvaldi7871]

You couldn't even try photographic work with these zooms, like not even 2K guaranteed. Well feels like.

[@mariotriforce]

Is their any way to get these lenses to be compatible with the blackmagic pocket 4k?

[@CVPTV]

You could use a regular EF or PL adapter as they don't work with speedboosters, just remember the P4K crop factor will apply! Jake

[@mariotriforce]

Ya I was more so thinking with a speed booster but can you suggest a pl to m43 that you can confirm works

[@CVPTV]

@@mariotriforce Yeah like I said in the vid speedboosters are a no go with these lenses due to the optics at the back. I would pick up the Vocas or Wooden Camera PL adapter as we've tested both of those and they work.

[@mariotriforce]

@@CVPTV thanks for the suggestion:)

[@AshtonMason]

You could consider instead the "linglung" 20-70 and 10-24, by the same manufacturer. My impression is they are very similar (I own them both).

[@stevierayphoto5921]

Im only concerned about the glass quality as I am a Zeiss guy. Hard to tell with a youtube video. But doesnt seem like anything special as far as quality goes.

[@gaboguerra950]

They seem very handy, bur for ENG work. They’re clinical and with lack of texture for filmwork. They seem proper for TV, documentals

[@CallMeRabbitzUSVI]

Texture if you're looking for it can be easily added in post

[@LoveWhatYouDo]

Im definitely seeing corner distortion on the ursa 12k. Does this look normal to you? kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4DSeZaDprqEjZI

[@CVPTV]

Go to 9:20 in the video to see distortion tests.

[@herocity1165]

"Affordable"

[@CVPTV]

£2000 for a lens with these features is pretty affordable for the market it's aimed at!

[@herocity1165]

@@CVPTV I get what you're trying to say but $2,000 is not affordable for most people. Especially because I know for a fact I can buy a 10 ,14, 24, 35, 85 Rokinon and. 25,35,50 an 85 vintage Zeiss Primes certified used online and with shipping it comes to 1970. Again I give you your saying but under $1,000 in my opinion is Affordable this is about a mid-range lens. Good video get information I just don't think anything over $1,000 is Affordable in my book.

[@doug_EX]

@@herocity1165 Not because it’s too expensive for you that they are not considered affordable. If these lenses are too expensive for you, then they are not for you. These lens are some of the most (if not the most ) affordable parfocal cine zoom lenses on the market, so yes, they are affordable.

[@herocity1165]

@@doug_EX they're not too expensive for me I have been working at Major Studios since 1999( primarily Warner Brothers). Instead of focusing on me let's focus on the word affordable seriously tired of KZbinrs that do not work in the industry but give out advice as if it is certain truth. I had someone else comment to me every Speck of every lens he knows about, congratulations you spent all your money on camera lenses that tells me that you are not actually working on a professional level and if this is something that you do to make videos for clients as a freelancer. The camera Department we get a budget and then we go to a production house and rent the equipment 95% of the time there are very few people that come with their own gear. KZbinrs have to start saying what they know and not what they think. I dare say that for $2,000 you could easily find an old set of 16 mm film lenses and have them retrofitted let's say to an Canon mount and still be able to afford two really really nice Zeiss lenses, and that's it that's the only point I was getting across is that $2,000 for the average person that is going to watch a video on KZbin is a lot of money. I would suggest they get something used that is of similar quality and learn how to tell a story with focal length before they blow their load on one lens. someone else said professionals would buy these lenses because they would make the money back and while for some people that is true I personally know very few people that would do this because it doesn't make any sense at the end of the day when you're going to get a budget for shooting. unless you are a niche director looks a like a David Lynch and you're going to bring your own equipment do you know how much paperwork and pain in the butt it is going to be to film a professional movie with the cameraman's equipment that just sounds like an insurance nightmare and I defy anyone to name one movie that made it into the theaters produced by Fox, Warner Brothers, Universal that the cameraman or Director of Photography supplied the camera and the lenses.. unless it was a movie by a nice director.... you won't because lenses are expensive and that's why we rent them as professionals this is my whole point $2,000 is expensive and I know that is not the most expensive because I have personally shot with lenses that are 10 times the price but I have also DP'd music videos where we used far cheaper lenses and you would never be able to tell