Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Join cinematographer Michael Lincoln and explore everything you need to know about cine lenses. What's a T stop, and how is it different from an F stop? Why would you use prime lenses over zoom lenses? What's the dreamiest lens on the market?

Consider this your express masterclass in cine glass. By the time you're finished with the video, you'll have all the confidence to call up your local rental house and book in a lens test for yourself!

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00:00 Introduction
00:18 Cine lenses explained
01:14 What is a lens?
02:49 Lenses are emotional
04:45 Anatomy of a lens
07:39 Zooms vs. primes
10:07: Photo vs. cine lenses
11:16 Creative application
14:09 Lens test starts now
19:13 Prime lens kit
34:50 Getting creative
37:11 What about lens flares?
44:01 Final thoughts

CREDITS
Video Host: Michael Lincoln
Producer: Tom Graham
Video Editor: Tom Graham
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