Why This Lens is a Game-Changer

Why This Lens is a Game-Changer: Discover What Makes It Special! In this video I take a look at the legendary Arriflex Zeiss high speed lenses that were designed from the ground up to be CINEMA FIRST lenses.

The 35mm T/1.4 "B-Speed" (HIGH SPEED) lens is also compared to the Contax Zeiss 35mm F/1.4 photo lens.

Arriflex Zeiss "B-Speeds": https://ebay.us/eZdjrA
Contax Carl Zeiss 35mm F/1.4: https://ebay.us/Dtgg4a


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Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction (Sample Footage)
1:05 - How it all started (History of the "B-Speed")
3:01 - Taxi Driver (First feature film to use "B-Speeds")
4:30 - How a 47 year old lens looks today.
5:14 - Most Iconic Feature - Rounded edge triangles.
5:48 - Unfair to compare 35mm B-Speed vs 35mm Contax Zeiss
8:19 - B-Speeds in modern productions.
8:48 - Arri & Zeiss make beautiful glass together.
9:25 - S35 lenses STILL RELEVANT (don't listen to the FF hype)
9:43 - Final Thoughts
10:09 - Outtakes



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