masterbuilt soft flare primes
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MASTERBUILT SOFTFLARE
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TECHNICAL DATA
| FOCAL LENGTH | APERATURE | CLOSE FOCUS | FRONT DIAMETER | WEIGHT (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18mm | T1.4 | 1'6" | 114mm | 5.8 |
| 25mm | T1.4 | 1'2" | 114mm | 4.7 |
| 35mm | T1.4 | 1'4" | 114mm | 4.2 |
| 50mm | T1.4 | 1'7" | 114mm | 4.6 |
| 85mm | T1.4 | 3'3" | 114mm | 4.6 |
| 105mm | T1.4 | 3'9" | 114mm | 5.5 |
OVERVIEW
CONTROLLED IMPERFECTION
Masterbuilt Soft Flare primes are relatively new yet rapidly building a reputation among cinematographers who crave a hint of controlled imperfection. They balance respectable sharpness with veils of gentle flare and slightly reduced contrast. DPs have experimented with them on genre films and stylized commercials, seeking to temper digital crispness without fully embracing the quirks of vintage lenses.
NOSTALGIC ANAMORPHIC
The Soft Flare set has allowed for a cinematic patina in large-format productions, injecting a distinct character reminiscent of older anamorphic flare behavior but within a spherical, full-frame context.
