Announced today, FOUR new video lenses are from Thypoch and DZOFILM for Sony, Red, Arri, and DJI Ronin systems. UPDATED 12/04/2024 Thypoch has added a 5th lens to the line-up! The new lenses are dubbed smaller, stronger cine lenses that can harness the power of 8K footage in stunning contrast and top-notch sharpness. The five new lenses span some of the most popular focal lengths. They range from the widest lens, 21mm, to the tightest lens, 75mm. Best of all, the lenses are lightweight and compact. When you purchase all five together, they come in an excellent aluminum hard case that makes transportation easy. Let’s look at some of the great features of the new Simera-C lenses.
Key Features of the Simera-C Lenses
- 21mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 75mm T/1.5 Lenses
- 16 iris blades offer round, cinematic bokeh
- Compact and lightweight
- Compatible with Sony Mirrorless, Sony FX Cine cameras, Red, DJI Ronin 4D, and Arri cinema cameras
- Minimal chromatic aberration and excellent resolution and sharpness
- Metric and imperial dual focus scales
- The complete set comes in an aluminum hard case
What’s New About the Simera-C Lenses?
The Simera-C line offers five lenses spanning many of the most popular focal lengths among videographers. Thus, the Simera-C lenses set a new standard for optical quality in lightweight and compact sizes. Weighing between 380g/0.84 lbs and 450g/0.99 lbs, these lenses are meant to become nearly the most compact T/1.5 cine lenses. Despite their small size, these lenses pack a punch with 16 iris blades that offer beautifully stunning bokeh. Additionally, they minimize chromatic aberration and have incredible resolution for your videos. Finally, the complete set of lenses comes with an aluminum hard case. This case is lightweight and protective enough to keep your equipment safe during your travels. Let’s dive deeper into some of the key features.
Five Excellent Focal Lengths
The five new Simera-C lenses come in 21mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 75mm focal lengths. Thus spanning some of the most popular choices for videographers across the globe. A 21mm allows you to capture dramatic wide angles. The 28mm lets you capture your subjects as they interact with the grand landscape. In comparison, 75mm can give your film a more up-close and personal look. For anything in-between, the 35mm or 50mm have you covered. Additionally, T/1.5 gives excellent light transmission and a beautiful background bokeh.
Compact and Lightweight
These five lenses’ ergonomics are impressive, headlined by their incredibly lightweight and compact nature. The 21mm. 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 75mm weigh 491g, 398g, 405g, 380g, and 450g, respectively. While the 21mm does not have filter threads, the 75mm lens uses a 72mm front filter. The other three use a 67mm filter. Finally, all five Simera-C lenses use the same 210-degree focus throw and identical geared position design. Creators using a gimbal or slider won’t be forced to rebalance their equipment with each lens change. This will help keep you shooting in the moments that matter most.
Impressive Optical Quality
All these great specs mean nothing without the optical quality that filmmakers today demand. The Simera-C lenses have been carefully crafted for minimal chromatic aberration and excellent resolution. As 8K footage becomes more accessible, we demand more from our lenses to display this incredible resolution. This is all made possible by the lenses’ aspherical, ED, and high-refractive-index elements. These elements make them excellent for 8K footage and minimize flares and ghosting. Even in the harshest light, the Simera-C lenses deliver clean images with high contrast.
Included Aluminum Case
The four and five-lens sets include an aluminum hard case, making it easy to carry the whole kit. Designed specifically for the set, the case is small enough to be packed into a cabin case and light enough to carry as you travel. Of course, the case is thick enough to protect the equipment inside while still being plenty comfortable to carry on your shoulder.
Compatible Across Multiple Brands
The Simera-C lenses work perfectly with Sony Mirrorless and FX cine cameras and Red, DJI Ronin 4D, and Arri cinema cameras. They are designed to harness the power of these cameras’ incredible autofocusing systems, ensuring that your shot stays focused at all times. When you combine these lenses with autofocus systems like DJI Focus Pro, you streamline the use of your equipment to reduce the workload and help you focus on getting the shot, not getting stuck in your menus.
Who Should Buy the Simera-C Lens Kit?
There are a few options for purchasing part or all of this kit, and anyone shooting on a Sony, DJI Ronin, Red, or Arri cinema camera should undoubtedly consider these lenses. These lenses are designed to harness the resolution of 8K footage, making them an excellent choice for working professionals or those who want to future-proof their equipment. If you just need to fill a hole in your current equipment, purchasing one lens as a standalone is an excellent option. However, the entire kit is an outstanding value and investment for those ready to upgrade their whole set of video lenses or videographers looking to shave some weight.
Comparable Lenses
For those looking for a kit with an extra lens and slightly more light transmission, the DZOFILM Arles Prime 5-Lens Kit is another excellent option from DZOFILM. This kit includes a 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, and 100mm lens, meaning you have slightly more reach on the longer and shorter end than in the Simera-C lenses. With that being said, this kit comes in quite a bit more expensive than the Simera-C lenses, but it does offer slightly more light transmission (T1.4 vs T1.5).
Regardless of your experience with video, you can see why these five new lenses are an exciting announcement for video shooters worldwide. In a time where space and weight often come at a premium, having the option to have a complete set of high-quality video lenses all in one small aluminum case is invaluable. Whether you’ve been around video for a while or just getting started, these five new Simera-C lenses are certainly something you should consider adding to your kit.
