{"id":185047,"date":"2025-10-02T12:54:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T12:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/185047\/"},"modified":"2025-10-02T12:54:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T12:54:09","slug":"lensworks-x65-spherical-prime-lenses-set-announced-built-for-large-sensor-cinema-cameras","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/185047\/","title":{"rendered":"Lensworks X65 Spherical Prime Lenses set Announced \u2013 Built for Large Sensor Cinema Cameras"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lensworks-X65-4.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-cinema_single_featured_photo_large size-cinema_single_featured_photo_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lensworks X65 Spherical Prime Lenses set Announced \u2013 Built for Large Sensor Cinema Cameras\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Lensworks Rentals has announced the release of the Lensworks X65 Large Format Prime Lens Set, a new range of full-frame cinema primes developed and manufactured in-house at the company\u2019s Burbank facility.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 2013, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lensworksrentals.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lensworks Rentals<\/a> is a boutique lens rental house located in Burbank, CA. The company offers a curated selection of cinema lenses, with in-house design, calibration, and service capabilities. Their inventory supports a wide range of productions from feature films to television and commercials.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lensworks-X65-2-900x506.jpeg\" alt=\"Lensworks X65, 50mm\" class=\"wp-image-398626\"  \/>Lensworks X65, 50mm. Credit: Lensworks Rentals<\/p>\n<p>The X65 primes are designed to cover large-format sensors such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cined.com\/oren-soffer-on-shooting-fujifilm-gfx-eterna-55-launch-film-okay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">FUJIFILM ETERNA 55<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cined.com\/arri-alexa-65-6k-giant-65mm-sensor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ARRI ALEXA 65<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cined.com\/arri-alexa-265-announced-a-small-and-lightweight-65mm-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ARRI 265<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cined.com\/blackmagic-ursa-cine-17k-65-footage-bts-davinci-resolve-19-1-4-gets-prores-encoding-for-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Blackmagic Design URSA Cine 17K 65<\/a>, providing full open-gate coverage. The lenses feature fast T-stops across most focal lengths, consistent 110mm front diameters (except the 180mm), and compact builds suitable for a variety of production setups.<\/p>\n<p>Large-format lenses, a new trend? <\/p>\n<p>In parallel to Lensworks Rental\u2019s announcement, Cooke is preparing to ship its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cined.com\/cooke-panchro-65-i-large-format-lenses-shipping-starts-november-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Panchro 65\/i large-format lens series<\/a> at the beginning of November 2025. Cooke\u2019s lineup will feature six focal lengths covering 65\u202fmm \/ large-format coverage, employing Cooke\u2019s \/i Technology for metadata integration.  <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lensworks-x65-5-900x506.jpeg\" alt=\"Technical Specifications by Focal Length. Credit: Lensworks Rental\u2019\" class=\"wp-image-398639\"  \/>Technical Specifications by Focal Length. Credit: Lensworks Rental\u2019<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lensworks-X65-1-900x506.jpeg\" alt=\"Bokeh test, X65, 50mm, T1.8, 3 ft focus \" class=\"wp-image-398622\"  \/>Bokeh test, X65, 50mm, T1.8, 3 ft focus. Credit: Lensworks Rentals Lens system overviewFocus SystemExtended 270\u00b0\u2013300\u00b0 Focus Rotation<br \/>Enables smooth, accurate focus pulls with high precision.Premium Build Materials<br \/>Stainless steel and brass components ensure long-term reliability.Engineered for Performance<br \/>Minimal backlash and controlled damping allow for consistent, repeatable focus marks.Iris SystemGeared Iris Ring<br \/>Standard 0.8 mod pitch for full compatibility with follow focus and wireless control units.Click-Free Operation<br \/>Delivers smooth, silent iris adjustments for uninterrupted shooting.Housing &amp; MountDurable Construction<br \/>Robust aluminum alloy barrels, anodized for superior wear resistance.Universal Front Diameter<br \/>110mm across the entire set for seamless matte box integration.Standardized LPL Mount<br \/>Stainless steel interfaces maintain rigidity and precise optical alignment.MarkingsDual-Sided, High-Contrast Scales<br \/>Paint-filled engravings ensure maximum legibility in all lighting conditions.Precision Witness Marks<br \/>Individually calibrated after thorough collimation and optical testing.ErgonomicsCompact, Rugged Design<br \/>Balances handheld use with reliability for remote rigs and studio setups.Optimized Gearing &amp; Torque<br \/>Engineered for smooth operation, even with motorized systems.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lensworks-X65-900x506.jpeg\" alt=\"Flare test X65, 50mm, T1.8\" class=\"wp-image-398618\"  \/>Flare test X65, 50mm, T1.8. Credit: Lensworks RentalsManufacturing and availability<\/p>\n<p>All lenses in the X65 series are manufactured and assembled at Lensworks\u2019 facility in Burbank, California. The design approach prioritizes consistent mechanical dimensions and serviceability, with a focus on compatibility with large-format cinema workflows. The Lensworks X65 Primes are available now for rental or purchase through Lensworks Rentals.<\/p>\n<p>Those new lenses are now available for rental or purchase. (No prices are disclosed yet.) For more information, head to Lensworks Rental\u2019s website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lensworksrentals.com\/lensworksx65primes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Do you have some experience visiting and working with the guys at Lensworks Rentals? If so, please share your thoughts with us in the comment section below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Lensworks Rentals has announced the release of the Lensworks X65 Large Format Prime Lens Set, a new range&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":185048,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[118315,64,63,118313,118317,74046,118314,118312,118318,118316,118311,118310,105],"class_list":{"0":"post-185047","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-technology","8":"tag-arri-alexa-65","9":"tag-au","10":"tag-australia","11":"tag-blackmagic-17k","12":"tag-cinema-lenses","13":"tag-cinematography","14":"tag-film-gear","15":"tag-full-frame-cine-prime","16":"tag-large-sensor","17":"tag-lens-news","18":"tag-lensworks","19":"tag-made-in-burbank","20":"tag-technology"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/185047","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=185047"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/185047\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/185048"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=185047"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=185047"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=185047"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}