The Masterbuilt Soft Flare 18mm T1.4 is a modern spherical wide-angle prime from the USA, optically designed for a controlled, soft flare character.
1. Overview
The Masterbuilt Soft Flare 18mm T1.4 is a modern spherical wide-angle prime from the USA, optically designed for a controlled, soft flare character. It is aimed at productions seeking an organic look without a vintage aesthetic.
2. Characteristics
Flare behavior according to CINEFLARES datasheet:
- Types: Spherical Spot, Starburst, Caustic
- Colors: Green, Yellow, Amber, Blue
- Intensity: Average
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3. Creative Use
The lens produces spherical spots, starburst patterns, and caustic light flares in green, yellow, amber, and blue—at moderate intensity that remains malleable in post-production. With T1.4 on a full-frame sensor, it is suitable for available light situations without the flare taking over image control. Typical rental scenario: Rental houses with complete sets, often booked for commercial or episodic productions that want to combine a modern look with visible optical character. Specific film references are not reliably available.
4. Specs Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MASTERBUILT |
| Type | Prime FF |
| Year | — |
| Country | USA |
| Era | Modern |
| Focal Length (Reference Datasheet) | 18.0mm |
| T-Stop Range | T1.4 – T22.0 |
| Squeeze | 1.0× |
| Weight | 2.6 kg / 5.8 lb |
| Close Focus | 0.46 m / 1' 6" |
| Distortion | N/A |
News
The lens has proven to be versatile in practice and has already been used in professional productions such as the first season of "The Porter." Users describe the characteristic look as soft with subtly blooming highlights, with the flare texture reminiscent of RED Pro Primes. The controlled bloomy characteristic makes the lens particularly interesting for narrative work.
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