These “BUDGET” Cinema Lenses are GREAT... but let's be honest

[@joshmillerdp]

Just sent off the Arles DZO let me use for a couple months and wow....they are incredible lenes. Good breakdown of them bro

[@RyanKao]

Yo Josh thank you! So glad you got to play with them as well. I'm truly really impressed with them.

[@tomostudio9062]

Love to see the comparison between Arles and Vespid in terms of image quality and value perspective. Love your videos!

[@RyanKao]

Thanks man! It's been a fun experience testing these sets out!!

[@BenjiSelby]

It’s dope you have a balance view toward reviewing products! The DZO holds its own tbh and love how you’ve tested them on projects 🫡🔥

[@AnotherCameraChannel]

We used the A set on a Music video last month, borrowed from the local dealer here, and they were great! Couldn't be happier with them. Image was high end and made our talent look amazing. You wouldn't guess that they are a "budget" cinema lens set. That being said about investment, I agree that for keeping them as a always on hand set for you to personally use is a worthwhile option. I don't really see them being popular as a rental investment because you can spend a little more on the daily fee and get the more well known and traditionally 'expensive' priced lenses. We have been/are considering maybe the 8 lens set, so minus the 40mm and 21mm. We used the Arri Signature Primes on the last music video project we did and those are so so light weight compared to the Arles, you can feel why you're paying more. The Arles are good but very heavy in comparison. I think the Enzo's are a better investment long term, especially with the rear filter choices, it's like 7 lens sets in one. Of course they are more expensive then the Arles but I think the demand will be higher as they are Arri, the build quality, serviceability, and also lens selection is greater. 10.5mm = insane. You can probably buy both sets of Arles for the price of two Enzos, but long term you'll make that money back. Will still consider the Arles though as an in-house set as we can't afford the Enzos right now, but yeah. Nice video :)

[@renaissancedigital5730]

Currently these are the cheapest option for fast glass in a cinema housing, and they happen to perform really well. That said other budget options get the job done if you don't need T1.4. The Dulens set is an amazing deal. The Meike S35 set is also an amazing deal, incredibly cheap. I currently have the Meike set. I was going to switch to Dulens, but in the budget arena I just don't think it matters. All these brands don't hold much weight when it comes to booking jobs unless you have a set of Cooke, ARRI, or Zeiss. I am currently saving for the Cooke SP3 set, which I think will hold it's value pretty well as the weight is appealing for a lot of uses. Until then my Meike set will do just fine for anything where I am not renting.

[@RyanKao]

Great points all around! I definitely agree, for LF these are without a doubt some of the best bang for buck fast lenses. Plenty of other really amazing solutions if you're willing to be a bit more flexible on coverage and focal length options! These for sure won't get you _hired_, but will very likely satisfy the bulk of work as an owner/op!

[@KofiYeboah]

I should of just not uploaded my dzo video today ahah this was amazing brother

[@joshmillerdp]

We want your video too bro don't even 😂

[@JSHFilms]

@@joshmillerdp I second this!

[@RyanKao]

dzo drizzy 😎

[@Snider-Films]

Great job, Ryan. I love all the detailed commentary and the example footage in various situations. Well done.

[@RyanKao]

Appreciate it man, glad you liked it!

[@CineDailies]

LOLOL 9:41 dead. Great review bro - yeah we both align on how we feel about these lenses. Some of the best optics to release this year

[@RyanKao]

Literally my favorite part of the video HAHA

[@MatthewDangyou]

Great video Ryan! Probably one the few creators I don’t miss a video

[@RyanKao]

🥺

[@jordanadudek]

Hahaha 4:18 guessing I’m outing all the bf’s out there 😂 Thanks for having me on some of these sets man. The Arles blew me away and definitely looking to use these on any projects I can in the future 🥲

[@carlosq00]

Lab Like Test footage was helpful. Thanks

[@EmmanuelNkwocha-f6u]

Thank you for making a real review, not some overhyped youtube crap. I actually own the A set and your right these definitely pack a punch with the price.I think these will slowly creep its way to mid budget high end work. I do agree with you on the flares, but the more i use them the more i love the look of the flares. I also like how controlled focus breathing is on these.. Good Job Ryan

[@RyanKao]

Really appreciate this! Couldn't agree more. Really happy with how the testing went overall and stick by my word in saying I'll be purchasing the full set!

[@AGoodWill]

14:07 THE SHOT 🔥

[@RyanKao]

🙌🙌🙌

[@JSHFilms]

Ryan! I appreciate this video and your honesty! Brilliant!

[@joinjanis6986]

I got a 24-70 GMaster 2.8 and a 24 1.4 gm from Sony and want to transition with the vespid primes

[@M.A.D.C.J]

We Stan active KZbin Ryan 😅😂❤ love you bro

[@RyanKao]

🤗 just tryna be 1% better everyday. Love you dog

[@martiniyaji]

Those shots at 8:08 to 8:30 looked amazing! Were you shooting wide open at T1.4?

[@joinjanis6986]

Great Video! If I could afford only one or two lenses. Which focal length would you get? 21mm and 40mm or a 35mm? What you use for interview mostly?

[@morrisonmediallc]

Amazing work! I watched twice!!

[@RyanKao]

Appreciate the support!!

[@wenjun_n]

They do look amazing, thanks for the review. For the price they offer such great value just like the Nisi Athenas. But considering that Arri has recently released the Enso lenses, man they have just lowered the entry point to Arri lenses by a huge chunk, albeit still quite expensive. Would love to see you add the Enso lenses into the mix for such lens comparisons if you ever get the chance.

[@AndrewLawlin]

You are such an inspiration. I hope one day I can be half the videographer you are!

[@RyanKao]

I’m still learning too, so thanks for the support man 😊

[@ByJ.Francois]

Really great work. Really want me to try these !

[@RyanKao]

Go for it dude! You'll be happy you did

[@brianfeng3274]

Which is a good budget cinema lens that you would recommend? Nice video budget congrats for all your grown!!!

[@RyanKao]

The Vespids are hands down probably my top pick. I shot them for nearly 4 years and had nothing but great results.

[@jeremypitt2355]

Heym thank you for this review. Can you tell which adapter u use for this lenses with FX3?

[@RyanKao]

So glad you liked it! I was using the Mofage Poco adapter for some stuff, and also a cheaper Latrater PL adapter from Amazon

[@ThatGuyOverThereWeird]

How do these compare to Lumix S Primes? Is there a huge noticeable difference? or is it only a difference a cork sniffer, wine gargler would notice especially after a color grade?

[@robbiefilms]

is that acam 1st's build? the red one?

[@RyanKao]

Yes it is!! The legend

[@HeyQuinton]

It’ll never cease to amaze me how Americans malfunction trying to say the simplest French words

[@RyanKao]

Hey, I tried man 😅

[@Rukiasriot1]

How would you say these compare to an Otus or Cooke?

[@Rukiasriot1]

Never mind you compared them to Zeiss supremes lol

[@RyanKao]

They held up surprisingly well to the Supremes and Cooke S7! Still noticeably less consistent performance in some areas, especially flares. But overall very competitive!

[@Rukiasriot1]

@@RyanKao you’re the man!

[@mattthecinematographer1915]

would love to see these on a softer wider range sensor like the mini LF

[@getfmlr]

There's some footage of the mini LF sprinkled in this very video...did you miss it?

[@RyanKao]

I did have these on the mini LF open gate for some shots in the video! Admittedly that project was pretty high-key with a heavy grade, but generally they handled VERY well. Bit of vignetting on the 14 and 25

[@codylarosa]

Bts is looking crispy

[@RyanKao]

couldn't have mad it happen without you champ 🙌 thanks Cody

[@CineDailies]

@@codylarosa great work Cody!

[@codylarosa]

@ hanging with you and Ryan was a blast. Needs to happen again

[@MarcosElMalo2]

Have you compared matched sets? That is, a matched set of primes will give you color consistency. An unmatched set will not. There is variation between how well manufacturers match their prime sets.

[@Eyeofkamau]

@3:42 hey Jordan!

[@RyanKao]

The boy!!! Love him

[@dp_zee]

I tried them on a lens test for a movie I shot... was not impressed. Maybe ok for owner operator but not a lens I'd choose to rent

[@RyanKao]

Fair enough point! A bit more characterful than others - gotta be in the right situation.

[@Whaever_1981]

DZO Arles 28mm please

[@RyanKao]

Would LOVE that focal length.

[@Chips-Lab]

Honestly 3 times in 30sec bro

[@tuckerkanderson]

Unless you're french you probably can't pronounce Arles properly either...

[@RyanKao]

Yeah tried and failed clearly. Haha

[@maqs6599]

Gotta love this man. Starts his sales spiel with the word "honestly" a few times. Maybe to assuage his inner "honest" person. 😅 Then later on admits I am gonna get to keep a few of these 2500 dollar a piece lenses but "honestly" no money has exchanged hands and I am not a shill youtuber "honestly". Gissa break maan, it may work in China. Apologies for stereotyping you because of the oriental looks and you may instead be a born American person in which case you should use the word "honestly" more often as a God's given right...😅 Excellent content BTW....

[@itsxbetv]

Dude, just stop, you’re “honestly” being ignorant.

[@JuanMoralesCreative]

This is a super ignorant comment. Rethink this please.

[@micah_hamilton]

"apologies for stereotyping you because of the oriental looks"?!? Wtf is that apology/admission of being an idiot?? Keep your dumbass thoughts to yourself, jesus. Or better yet, make a video review of something so I can show you what an actual critique looks like. Can't wait to see what you do @maqs6599