The Lenses Behind Oscar 2019 Films
The Lenses Behind Oscar 2019 Films

Oscar 2019 Lenses: Cooke, Kowa, Angenieux, Arri, Zeiss, Leica and Panavision

2019-02-22
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A few days ago, we wrote about the cameras used to shot the Oscar 2019 films nominated for Best Picture and Cinematography. The article was a great success. A lot of our readers asked from us to do the same but with lenses, and they were right since lenses are crucial to imagery no less than cameras. So we made a little research, with the IMDB as our main reference, and created this cool write-up which summarizes and compares the films and the lenses used to shot them. There is defiantly higher variance regarding the lenses compared to cameras, but even so, it can be explored an inclination toward particular characteristics regarding lens type and optics manufacturers. The main optics companies here are Cooke, Kowa, Angenieux, Arri, Zeiss, Leica, and Panavision. The average price per lens is (at least) $20,000 (not for the average wallet) since it involves very precise, prestige and unique optics. Scroll down and enjoy! 

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A Star Is Born-Cooke Anamorphic, Kowa Cine Prominar, Angenieux Optimo Anamorphic
A Star Is Born-Cooke Anamorphic, Kowa Cine Prominar, Angenieux Optimo Anamorphic
Black Panther- Panavision Primo
Black Panther- Panavision Primo
BlacKkKlansman- Zeiss Master Prime, Panavision PVintage
BlacKkKlansman- Zeiss Master Prime, Panavision PVintage
Bohemian Rhapsody- DNA & Prime 65, Cooke Speed Panchro
Bohemian Rhapsody- DNA & Prime 65, Cooke Speed Panchro
Cold War- Cooke S5, Zeiss Ultra Prime, Angenieux Optimo
Cold War- Cooke S5, Zeiss Ultra Prime, Angenieux Optimo
Green Book- Leica Summilux-C
Green Book- Leica Summilux-C
Never Look Away- Zeiss Master Prime
Never Look Away- Zeiss Master Prime
Roma- Prime 65
Roma- Prime 65
The Favourite- Panavision PVintage
The Favourite- Panavision PVintage
Vice- Cooke Anamorphic, Zeiss Super Speed, Todd AO Anamorphic
Vice- Cooke Anamorphic, Zeiss Super Speed, Todd AO Anamorphic

What are your takeaways regarding this data? Why other cinema lenses are being excluded from this list?  Let’s know your insights.

Yossy is a filmmaker who specializes mainly in action sports cinematography. Yossy also lectures about the art of independent filmmaking in leading educational institutes, academic programs, and festivals, and his independent films have garnered international awards and recognition.
Yossy is the founder of Y.M.Cinema Magazine.

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