Prime lenses (or fine-tuned focal length lenses) can’t zoom in or zoom out. Consequently, every time the filmmaker wants to get tighter on his composition, he can either (1) physically move the camera more proximate to his subject or (2) transmute the camera lens for one with a longer focal length and narrower field of view – the telephoto lens. Accordingly, if the filmmaker decides for a wider composition, he can either (1) physically move the camera away from the subject or (2) transmute the camera lens for one with a shorter focal length and wider field of view – the wide-angle lens.

As a trade-off for the inconvenience of switching lenses, the image quality is far superior with prime lenses, offering more pristine, more pellucid recordings. Professional narrative filmmakers always prefer prime lenses.

Used Cine lens for sale. Video digital movie lenses compact. Best Camera Film Lens as Zeiss ultra prime set or CP2.