The DSLR Filmmaker's Handbook. Andersson Barry

most of the major lenses. Here is a list from our favorite lenses based solely on image quality:

      • Zeiss ZE/ZF

      • Zeiss CP.2

      • Canon L series

      • Nikkor Nikon lenses

      • Sigma

      • Rokinon

      • Leica R

      • Nikon AIS

      We started with several Canon L series lenses as our main lens choice. When shooting our feature film, we mixed and matched Canon L series and Nikon glass and got good results with both. Most recently, we purchased a set of super-speed Zeiss CP.2 primes as our main lenses. In our opinion, these are the very best lenses for the image quality, sharpness, and visual look they render on the DSLR platform and also the most versatile for the ever-changing camera landscape.

      • Zeiss lenses are premier-quality lenses that are very affordable and accessible. You can easily find lens mounts to fit your camera of choice. If you want the best long-term value in your lenses, then Zeiss should be your choice.

      • Canon lenses are good, high-quality lenses that work for a lot of projects and have autofocus if you are jumping between stills and video.

      • Nikon lenses in general produce some of the clearest and crispest images on the market.

      • Leica lenses are some of the most desired in the world. They are highly coveted still lenses, and the majority of top cinema lenses are made with Leica glass.