I. Product Background and Positioning
- Release Background: In September 2020, ARRI released the Signature Zoom series of zoom lenses to meet the demand of film creatives for high-end zoom cine lenses. The 65-300mm T2.8 telephoto zoom lens is one of them.
- Product Positioning: As part of the Signature Zoom series, the 65-300mm T2.8 lens aims to provide imaging quality that matches the Signature Prime prime lens series, while satisfying the needs of TV dramas, advertisements, music videos, and remote shooting scenarios that require a high-end imaging style and rely on the flexibility and time efficiency of zoom lenses.
II. Technical Specifications and Features
- Focal Length and Aperture: The lens has a focal length range of 65-300mm and a constant maximum aperture of T2.8, ensuring excellent imaging quality and consistent light transmission across the entire focal range.
- Compatibility with Extender: When paired with a 1.7x extender, the focal length can be extended to 110-510mm (with an aperture of T4.9), further broadening the lens’s application scope.
- Optical and Mechanical Quality: The Signature Zoom series lenses are renowned for their outstanding optical and mechanical quality. The 65-300mm T2.8 lens also adopts the best lens coating technology currently available, effectively controlling glare and improving shooting efficiency. Meanwhile, the lightweight magnesium alloy lens body design makes the lens more portable and easier to use.
- Lens Data System: It is equipped with the ARRI LDS-2 lens data system, which can directly display lens data and camera-related information on ARRI’s WCU-4 wireless controller, EVF, or on-site monitor, greatly simplifying on-site and post-production workflows.
III. Imaging Style and Applicable Scenarios
- Imaging Style: Following the warm, soft, textured, pleasant skin tones, and natural colors of the Signature Prime series, the out-of-focus highlights are exquisite and elegant, providing viewers with a highly immersive visual experience.
- Applicable Scenarios: Due to its excellent imaging quality and flexibility, the 65-300mm T2.8 lens is suitable for various shooting scenarios, including large format and S35 format cameras. Whether it’s capturing wide landscapes or distant close-ups, it can easily handle the task.
IV. Market Response and Price
- Market Response: Since its release, the ARRI Signature Zoom series lenses have received widespread praise from the film creative community for their outstanding imaging quality and flexibility. As a member of this series, the 65-300mm T2.8 lens has also attracted significant attention.
- Price Information: According to public information, the price of the 65-300mm T2.8 lens is relatively high, and the specific price may vary depending on factors such as region and sales channel. When purchasing, it is recommended to consult the official or authorized dealers for the latest price information.
In summary, the ARRI Signature Zoom 65-300mm is a zoom cine lens that combines high-end imaging quality, flexibility, and portability, making it an ideal choice for the film creative community.
