A Chinese company called CHIOPT has developed its first full-frame movie zoom lens called Extreme Compact Zoom 28-85mm/T3.2. CHIOPT stated that this lens is a “super cost-effective” FF Cine Zoom lens, and it is the first in a series of high-end cinema lenses designed for the film industry. let’s see.
CHIOPT was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Changsha. The company is not small (more than 700 employees). It currently holds more than 200 patents in the fields of optical design, structural design, electronic design, image processing, and software algorithms. Lens processing. Now the company has decided to enter the film industry by developing high-end film zoom glass, focusing on large format cameras. At a later stage, the company plans to launch a new series of macro lenses, also aimed at filmmakers.
According to CHIOPT, the EXTREMER series is a modern multi-zoom cinema lens group developed internally for large-format camera systems. “It strictly follows the optical and mechanical structural requirements of the film industry,” the company said. The lens is newly developed and manufactured. 28-85mm is the first focal length in this series. The lens has a T3.2 constant aperture, precise standard focal length function, well-controlled breathing, soft bokeh and glare suppression. The lens offers a variety of mounting options, such as PL, EF and E.
The lens has a field of view diameter of 46 mm, which is suitable for various large format camera systems and is also compatible with Super 35. In addition, the lens has a unique coating, which has higher hardness and strength, and enhances the resistance to hand prints and oil stains. In addition, the focus ring of the lens has a metric scale on the left and an imperial scale on the right to meet different needs.
CHIOPT emphasized that in the design process of the lens structure of this series, “the protection against sand, dust and raindrops has been specially strengthened to ensure normal shooting under harsh conditions.” Although the lens is small and light, it is made of an “all-metal structure”.
Unfortunately, there is no information about prices or availability. However, please visit the company’s website for a few seconds of sample footage of the Extremeer Compact Zoom 28-85mm/T3.2.
CHIOPT said: “In 2021, the company intends to extend its accumulated optical development capabilities and product manufacturing experience to the field of film and television equipment, and develop new products-zoom film lenses and fixed-focus film lens sets.” The goal is to develop “the ultimate cost-effective exclusive inspiration capture tool-film lens series products” (from the company’s official website). In addition, CHIOPT added that telephoto zoom and wide-angle zoom lenses are already planned. CHIOPT will focus on developing and manufacturing ultra-high cost-effective film glass for the film industry, which is good, especially film zoom that can cover large sensors.
Yossy is a filmmaker, mainly engaged in action sports photography. Yossy also teaches the art of independent filmmaking at leading educational institutions, academic programs and film festivals, and his independent films have won international awards and recognition. Yossy is the founder of YMCinema magazine.
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Post time: Sep-17-2021