Sigma full-frame cine prime lenses with T1.5/T2 aperture, constant 95mm front diameter, and Cooke/i metadata support.
The Sigma Cine FF High Speed Prime line (full name: "FF High-Speed Cine Prime") is a series of fast cine prime lenses from Japanese manufacturer Sigma. "FF" stands for Full Frame coverage, and "High Speed" refers to their wide apertures. The optics are based on the Sigma Global Vision still photography line but have been re-housed in cine bodies with manual focus and iris rings, consistent dimensions, and cine standards. They are aimed at productions requiring a uniform set of quickly interchangeable prime lenses for full-frame and Super 35 cameras.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Focal Lengths | 14, 20, 24, 28, 35, 40, 50, 65, 85, 105, 135 mm |
| Aperture | T1.5 (14 mm and 135 mm: T2) |
| Image Circle | 43.3 mm (Full Frame) |
| Front Diameter | 95 mm (uniform across the series) |
| Gear Module | 0.8 MOD (cine standard) |
| Iris Blades | 9 (rounded) |
| Mounts | PL, Canon EF, Sony E (each also with metric scaling) |
The PL variant supports Cooke /i Technology via electronic contacts, enabling the recording of lens metadata (focus distance, focal length, aperture). Both sides of the rings are labeled, and the scales are engraved. An LPL variant for ARRI Large Format was announced by Sigma in 2018 but never shipped; the series is actually available only in PL, Canon EF, and Sony E mounts.
The uniform 95mm front diameter and similar dimensions allow for rapid focal length changes without needing to readjust the matte box or follow focus. The 43.3mm image circle covers common full-frame/large-format sensors from RED, Sony, Canon, and ARRI and is designed for 6K to 8K resolutions. The consistent T1.5 aperture makes the series attractive for low-light situations and shallow depth of field. Sigma offers the optics individually as well as in sets (e.g., 5-lens and 7-lens sets) in a case.
Als Kameramann schätze ich an den Sigma Cine FF High Speed besonders die hohe Lichtstärke, die mir auch bei Available Light-Situationen maximale Flexibilität gibt. Die einheitliche Farbwiedergabe über alle Brennweiten hinweg erleichtert mir die Arbeit enorm, da ich beim Objektivwechsel keine aufwändigen Farbanpassungen vornehmen muss.
Die Sigma Cine FF High Speed Objektive geben mir als Regisseur die kreative Freiheit, auch in schwierigen Lichtsituationen atmosphärische Bilder zu schaffen. Das schöne Bokeh und die geringe Schärfentiefe unterstützen mich dabei, die Aufmerksamkeit des Zuschauers gezielt zu lenken und emotionale Momente visuell zu verstärken.
Aus Produzentensicht bieten die Sigma Cine FF High Speed eine gute Balance zwischen Qualität und Kosteneffizienz im Vergleich zu High-End-Alternativen. Die hohe Lichtstärke reduziert oft den Aufwand für zusätzliche Beleuchtung, was sich positiv auf das Budget und die Drehzeit auswirkt.
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