Sigma 18 35 lens professional#

This lens has a short minimum focus distance due to its ultra-wide field of view. But, if you were planning to use the camera actively, you’ll want to obtain a lens that has optical image stabilization (OIS). As a Pocket 4K owner, and as someone who rarely employs handheld shots, this isn’t an issue for me. With smaller cameras, handheld movement (as in literally holding the camera by hand) becomes very noticeable. Even with a bare-bones setup, an ALEXA is going to weigh considerably more than a Pocket 6K - and more weight means more resistance to camera shake. But, the difference between a classic ARRI ALEXA and the pocket models is the form factor.

Sigma 18 35 lens professional#

Of course, most professional cinema cameras don’t have in-body image stabilization. Unlike many mid-to-pro range DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, the BMPCC6K has no in-camera stabilization (IBIS), which is a must for action-oriented videographers. My Pocket 6K test film was shot with the Sigma 18-35mm f/2.8.īefore we proceed, let’s first quickly run over a critical factor of the BMPCC6K. And, in line with the economical nature of the Pocket 6K, all lenses will be under $1,000. Therefore, the recommendations below are based on what I’ve worked with or what I still own. Of course, that ubiquity also makes it challenging to give you a truly comprehensive list of lens recommendations since it would be next to impossible to test that much glass. The ubiquity of the EF mount offers BMPCC6K owners an abundance of EF lens options. When stacked against its 4K predecessor, one of the BMPCC6K’s advantages and primary selling points is that it comes with an EF mount, which is possibly the most-used mount on the planet. Additionally, Blackmagic was able to avoid the hiccups and delays that accompanied the launch of its Pocket 4K. Looking back, the rollout was obviously a success, as the camera was met with positive reviews by critics and users alike ( read our review here). It’s been almost a year since Blackmagic released the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K. Here are a few lens recommendations for BMPCC6K.

With the recent price reduction to the Blackmagic Pocket 6K, there’s no better time than now to pick one up.