Same Setup

For the RGB Cine Lens Map, we tested the 35mm and 50mm focal lengths from each lens set whenever available. Each lens was tested wide open and stopped down by two stops.

Sharpness & Contrast

Sharpness was evaluated in the centre of the image. The sharpness and contrast scores represent the average impression across both apertures and the tested focal lengths, rated on a scale from 1 to 10.

Character Score

Character combines chromatic aberration, spherical aberration, vignetting and distortion. Each trait was assessed separately and then combined into one overall score.

*These numbers are not scientific measurements, but a practical way of comparing the lenses under the same conditions. The Cine Lens Map is intended as a quick impression of how the different lens sets relate to each other.

Semantic overview of the lenses represented in the bubble chart.

Lens

Optics

Type

Coverage

Sharpness

Contrast

Character

Look

Link

COOKE Anamorphic 1.8x FF

Anamorphic

Prime

8.8

9.0

6.8

Classic full-frame anamorphic primes with warm Cooke rendering, soft contrast, controlled flares and subtle cinematic depth.

Semantic overview of the lenses represented in the bubble chart.
Lens	Optics	Type	Coverage	Sharpness	Contrast	Character	Look	Link
COOKE Anamorphic 1.8x FF	Anamorphic	Prime	FF	8.8	9.0	6.8	Classic full-frame anamorphic primes with warm Cooke rendering, soft contrast, controlled flares and subtle cinematic depth.	View Lens
ATLAS Orion	Anamorphic	Prime	S35	5.5	7.0	7.5	Expressive anamorphic primes with a softer vintage character, pronounced flares and practical S35 coverage.	View Lens
ATLAS Mercury	Anamorphic	Prime	FF	6.2	8.2	7.3	Compact full-frame 1.5x anamorphics with close focus, flexible coverage and a timeless anamorphic feel.	View Lens
BLAZAR Remus 1,5X	Anamorphic	Prime	FF	7.5	8.5	7.8	Small full-frame 1.5x anamorphics with a classic look, lightweight housings and a soft atmospheric glow.	View Lens
ARRI Ultra Primes	Spherical	Prime	S35	7.5	8.5	7.5	Lightweight compact industry-standard primes with reduced breathing, strong sharpness and clean Zeiss/ARRI precision.	View Lens
COOKE S7/i FF	Spherical	Prime	FF	6.5	9.4	4.2	Large-format Cooke primes with warm skin tones, smooth contrast and a cleaner modern Cooke look.	View Lens
COOKE Panchro/i Classic FF	Spherical	Prime	FF	5.8	8.3	8.5	Full-frame Panchro classics with soft warmth, gentle highlights, subtle glow and an organic filmic texture.	View Lens
COOKE S4/i mini	Spherical	Prime	S35	6.3	6.8	3.8	Compact miniS4/i primes with the trusted Cooke look in a smaller, lighter form for agile shooting.	View Lens
COOKE Speed Panchro S2 / S3	Spherical	Prime	S35	4.2	5.8	8.3	Legendary vintage Cooke primes with gentle sharpness, warm tones, smooth bokeh and classic cinematic character.	View Lens
COOKE SP3	Spherical	Prime	FF	6.1	8.8	7.3	Compact full-frame primes inspired by Speed Panchro character, suited for lightweight B-cam, gimbal and documentary setups.	View Lens
CANON FD TLS	Spherical	Prime	FF	5.5	7.8	7.6	TLS-rehoused Canon FD primes with pleasing full-frame softness, warm skin tones and K35-family character.	View Lens
OLYMPUS Zuiko	Spherical	Prime	FF	6.5	8.2	7.8	Vintage Olympus OM Zuiko primes with compact handling, warm flares and a refined 1970s still-lens character.	View Lens
LEICA R Summicron TLS	Spherical	Prime	FF	6.0	8.0	7.2	TLS-rehoused Leica R primes with natural color, controlled contrast, creamy bokeh and refined full-frame rendering.	View Lens
IRONGLASS MK2	Spherical	Prime	FF	3.1	7.3	9.2	Helios-based full-frame primes with swirly bokeh, low contrast and strong vintage personality in modern rehousings.	View Lens
CLAVIUS Richard Gale	Spherical	Prime	FF	2.4	4.0	8.5	A distinctive Helios-based Richard Gale set using wide and tele adapters for a surreal vintage look.	View Lens
LOMO Standard Speed	Spherical	Prime	FF	4.5	5.5	8.0	Soviet cinema primes rehoused by GL OPTICS with colorful flares, gentle sharpness and an unmistakable old-world vintage texture.	View Lens
ZEISS High Speed	Spherical	Prime	S35	5	6.8	7.5	Classic T1.3 Zeiss primes with organic rendering, bluish Zeiss flares and strong low-light character.	View Lens
HANSE INNOTECH Celere HS	Spherical	Prime	FF	3.2	7.0	7.9	Fast full-frame uncoated Celere primes with stronger flares, lower contrast and expressive organic rendering.	View Lens
MAMIYA 645 TLS	Spherical	Prime	FF	7.2	8.0	5.0	The Mamiya 645 lenses bridge the classic vintage look with modern optical designs.	View Lens
MINOLTA Rokkor Cine Mod.	Spherical	Prime	FF	2.5	7.0	9.0	Warm cine-modded Rokkor still lenses with soft contrast, golden character and an emotional analogue feel.	View Lens
VOIGTLÄNDER Zoomar	Spherical	Zoom	FF	3.3	6.0	8.3	A rehoused historic still zoom with natural bokeh, golden reddish flares and warm vintage atmosphere.	View Lens
ANGÉNIEUX 25-100mm Zoom	Spherical	Zoom	S35	3.0	2.8	9.5	Vintage Angénieux zoom with a softer image, gentle contrast and a textured old-cinema rendering.	View Lens
COOKE CXX S4/i Zoom	Spherical	Zoom	S35	6.8	8.5	6.0	Compact T2 Cooke zoom with warm skin tones, smooth roll-off and a close match to Cooke prime sets.	View Lens
TOKINA Cinema ATX	Spherical	Zoom	FF	8.5	9.5	3.5	Practical wide cinema zoom with a clean, neutral image, controlled lines and reliable fast-moving handling.	View Lens
ANGÉNIEUX EZ Serie	Spherical	Zoom	FF/S35	6.8	8.9	3.5	Modular lightweight cinema zooms that switch between S35 and full-frame coverage with clean, consistent rendering.	View Lens
ANGÉNIEUX Optimo Rouge	Spherical	Zoom	FF/S35	7.8	8.0	5.7	Compact Optimo zooms built for precision, quality and agility with a fast practical T2.8 workflow.	View Lens
LOMO Square Front	Anamorphic	Prime	S35	5.0	5.8	9.9	Refurbished 2x anamorphic LOMO primes with unmistakable square-front character and a bold 1970s cinema feel.	View Lens
COOKE Cine Varotal MKII	Spherical	Zoom	S35	5.3	7.4	7.0	Classic Cooke 25-250 zoom with warm rendering, rich flares, flattering skin tones and broad focal range.	View Lens
ZEISS Standard Speed	Spherical	Prime	S35	5.5	8.0	6.0	Classic Zeiss cine primes with small housings, beautiful flares and a decades-proven industry-standard look.	View Lens

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