{"id":168688,"date":"2022-06-27T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-27T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=168688"},"modified":"2022-06-27T13:56:00","modified_gmt":"2022-06-27T18:56:00","slug":"the-cine-lens-manual","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/the-cine-lens-manual\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cine Lens Manual &#8211; A Must-Have For Cinematographers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-an-actual-treasure-trove-of-knowledge-the-cine-lens-manual-contains-history-basics-and-all-the-technical-specs-you-ll-need-to-know-to-become-a-master-cinematographer\"><span id=\"an-actual-treasure-trove-of-knowledge-the-cine-lens-manual-contains-history-basics-and-all-the-technical-specs-youll-need-to-know-to-become-a-master-cinematographer\">An actual treasure trove of knowledge. <em>The Cine Lens Manual<\/em> contains history, basics, and all the technical specs you&#8217;ll need to know to become a master cinematographer.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ok, so we&#8217;ve covered a number of books here on the blog, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/best-art-film-books-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">annual roundups<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/five-photography-books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">specified lists<\/a>. But this book? This book might be the best of them all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A foreword from cinematographer Greig Fraser best describes this comprehensive textbook of a manual:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>This is a truly important text. There is so much information in this book covering over 200 years of optics development, and while the size of this book may be daunting, it&#8217;s reflective of the wealth of information out there about cinema lenses and what we, as filmmakers, should know regarding one of the most important creative tools we can employ: our lens. With the choice of lenses, formats and cameras at an all-time high, this book has helped me to narrow down my own creative choices for my projects.<\/p><cite>Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS &#8211; The Cine Lens Manual<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cinelensmanual.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>The Cine Lens Manual<\/em><\/a> is a multi-year passion project from <a href=\"http:\/\/jayholben.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Jay Holben<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/christopher-probst.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"> Christopher Probst<\/a>, ASC. Holben is an independent director and producer\u2014you may recognize him for his work at American Cinematographer magazine or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sharegrid.com\/learn\/lens-test-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">ShareGrid&#8217;s ultimate lens tests<\/a>. Probst is also an editor for <a href=\"https:\/\/ascmag.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">American Cinematographer<\/a> and still works as a cinematographer on series like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/80114855\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Mindhunter<\/em><\/a>, plus countless music videos for the likes of Eminem, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Lana Del Ray, and Janet Jackson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-inside-this-manual\"><span id=\"whats-inside-this-manual\">What&#8217;s Inside This Manual?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CineLensManual_Review-CH1.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup photo of a page from The Cine Lens Manual Showing a Cutaway View if a Cinema Camera's Internal Elements\" class=\"wp-image-168731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CineLensManual_Review-CH1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CineLensManual_Review-CH1.jpg?resize=300,175 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CineLensManual_Review-CH1.jpg?resize=768,449 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CineLensManual_Review-CH1.jpg?resize=277,162 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CineLensManual_Review-CH1.jpg?resize=359,210 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CineLensManual_Review-CH1.jpg?resize=543,317 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CineLensManual_Review-CH1.jpg?resize=865,505 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CineLensManual_Review-CH1.jpg?resize=994,580 994w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CineLensManual_Review-CH1.jpg?resize=560,327 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CineLensManual_Review-CH1.jpg?resize=150,88 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption><em>Image via author.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This manual is divided into 9 main chapters that cover a variety of topics related to lensing a camera, visual storytelling, and general filmmaking advice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chapter 1 &#8211; Defining the Lens: The Basics<\/li><li>Chapter 2 &#8211; Defining the Lens: Optical Concepts<\/li><li>Chapter 3 &#8211; Crafting the Lens: Optical Designs in Action<\/li><li>Chapter 4 &#8211; Crafting the Lens: Mechanical Designs<\/li><li>Chapter 5 &#8211; Capturing the Lens: The History and Evolution of Cinematographic Formats<\/li><li>Chapter 6 &#8211; Utilizing the Lens: The Origination and Evolution of Cine Lens Designs<\/li><li>Chapter 7 &#8211; Modifying the Lens: Customizations and Alterations<\/li><li>Chapter 8 &#8211; Evaluating the Lens: Testing and Qualifying Lenses<\/li><li>Chapter 9 &#8211; Maintaining the Lens: Service and Care<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-will-you-learn\"><span id=\"what-will-you-learn\">What Will You Learn?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oh man, what will you not learn? This book covers just about every single thing you need to understand about cine lenses, and it does so in a way that most can comprehend. I&#8217;m not terribly good at math or certain intricate technicalities of glass, but I found myself engrossed with this book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obviously, the book covers the types of lenses; primes, zooms, still lenses, adapted lenses, rangefinders, broadcast\/ENG, and Medium Format. But it&#8217;s the care they go into explaining each of these types to build the foundational knowledge at the beginning of the manual to allow you to really dive deeper into your cine lens choices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of my favorite aspects was the references to films shot on particular glass or series of lenses used. You normally have to search the depths of IMDb, DP interviews, or <a href=\"https:\/\/shotonwhat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Shot on What<\/a> to find these nuggets. There is even a quick portion on films shot nearly entirely on one lens, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt1125849\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>The Wrestler&#8217;<\/em>s<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arri.com\/en\/camera-systems\/cine-lenses\/ultra-prime-lenses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">12mm Arri\/Zeiss ultra 16 Prime<\/a>, or <em>Psycho<\/em>&#8216;s 50mm Baltar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cine_Lens_Manual_Example_Filmmaking-and-Production-Books-Every-Creative-Mind-Should-Read.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup photo of a page from The Cine Lens Manual Showing Side-by-Side View of Cinema Lenses\" class=\"wp-image-170237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cine_Lens_Manual_Example_Filmmaking-and-Production-Books-Every-Creative-Mind-Should-Read.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cine_Lens_Manual_Example_Filmmaking-and-Production-Books-Every-Creative-Mind-Should-Read.jpg?resize=300,136 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cine_Lens_Manual_Example_Filmmaking-and-Production-Books-Every-Creative-Mind-Should-Read.jpg?resize=768,348 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cine_Lens_Manual_Example_Filmmaking-and-Production-Books-Every-Creative-Mind-Should-Read.jpg?resize=277,125 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cine_Lens_Manual_Example_Filmmaking-and-Production-Books-Every-Creative-Mind-Should-Read.jpg?resize=359,163 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cine_Lens_Manual_Example_Filmmaking-and-Production-Books-Every-Creative-Mind-Should-Read.jpg?resize=543,246 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cine_Lens_Manual_Example_Filmmaking-and-Production-Books-Every-Creative-Mind-Should-Read.jpg?resize=865,392 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cine_Lens_Manual_Example_Filmmaking-and-Production-Books-Every-Creative-Mind-Should-Read.jpg?resize=994,450 994w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cine_Lens_Manual_Example_Filmmaking-and-Production-Books-Every-Creative-Mind-Should-Read.jpg?resize=560,254 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cine_Lens_Manual_Example_Filmmaking-and-Production-Books-Every-Creative-Mind-Should-Read.jpg?resize=150,68 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption><em>Image via author.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After learning the basics, you&#8217;ll learn about how lenses work on their own and with the camera, intricate details of glass and color, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/complete-guide-bokeh-effect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">bokeh<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The real meat and potatoes of this book are the breakdowns of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/photo-vs-cinema-lenses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">cine lenses<\/a> so you can find the lens or lenses you are looking for. Most lenses offer a brief history of their release, as well as references to films each of them captures. For example, Panavision Primo Zooms (1988) captured 75% of the film <em><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Casino_(1995_film)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Casino<\/a><\/em> and the Arri Signature Primes (2018) were used by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/roger-deakins-new-cinematography-podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Roger Deakins<\/a> on <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt8579674\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">1917<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"576\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PXL_20220624_185512436.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Closeup photo of a page from The Cine Lens Manual Showing Camera Bodies\" class=\"wp-image-170241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PXL_20220624_185512436.jpg 3840w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PXL_20220624_185512436.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PXL_20220624_185512436.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PXL_20220624_185512436.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PXL_20220624_185512436.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PXL_20220624_185512436.jpg?resize=2048,1152 2048w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PXL_20220624_185512436.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PXL_20220624_185512436.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PXL_20220624_185512436.jpg?resize=543,305 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PXL_20220624_185512436.jpg?resize=865,487 865w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PXL_20220624_185512436.jpg?resize=994,559 994w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PXL_20220624_185512436.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PXL_20220624_185512436.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Image via author.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tail end of the book covers customizations and alterations like lens rehousing and tuning. It also covers the testing process so you can properly and accurately evaluate a lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I know that personally, I will take the time to study films, reference this book for available information on the specific lenses used, and look for references to other films I can watch to better understand how these lenses are used in the hands and various master cinematographers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-to-order-a-copy\"><span id=\"where-to-order-a-copy\">Where to Order a Copy<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cinelensmanual.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>The Cine Lens Manual<\/em><\/a> is available now for $175. My order came out to about $200 USD with shipping. Is that a steep price to pay? Consider the price of your average college textbook and you&#8217;ll realize quickly that you have the equivalent, if not more information you&#8217;d ever get in one of those books. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The book is available via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cinelensmanual.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">cinelensmanual.com<\/a> as well as limited copies in the <a href=\"https:\/\/store.ascmag.com\/products\/the-cine-lens-manual\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">American Cinematographer store<\/a> and on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1701791-REG\/bookbaby_9781667834177_the_cine_lens_manual.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">B&amp;H<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>More Filmmaking Books Worth a Read<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/filmbodega.com\/blog\/11-filmmaking-books-every-creative-should-read\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">11 Filmmaking and Production Books Every Creative Mind Should Read<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/free-filmmaking-book\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">101 Filmmaking Tips &amp; Tricks: a FREE Filmmaking eBook<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/five-photography-books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Five Photography Books to Inspire Raw Cinematography<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/free-filmmaking-books-and-guides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">7 Free Filmmaking Books and Guides<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/filmmaking-books-reading-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">The Essential Back Film School Reading Guide + 3 Free EBooks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/books-for-screenwriters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">7 Must-Have Books for Every Screenwriter&#8217;s Library<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This manual is packed with history, basics, and all the technical specs you&#8217;ll need to know to become a master cinematographer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":143,"featured_media":168727,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[4519,3843,5340],"tags":[6224,7092,3526,7093],"class_list":["post-class-post-168688","post-class-post","post-class-type-post","post-class-status-publish","post-class-format-standard","post-class-has-post-thumbnail","post-class-hentry","post-class-category-cinematography-2","post-class-category-filmmaking-2","post-class-category-video-gear","post-class-tag-books","post-class-tag-guides","post-class-tag-reading","post-class-tag-recommendations"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.5 (Yoast SEO v27.7) - 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