BLOG QUESTION ADV: STILLS VS. CINEMA LENSES

What are 4 key differences between still lenses for video and cinema lenses? Why would you use a still lens to shoot video? What would you need to shoot with proper cinema lenses?

The 4 key differences between still lenses for video and cinema lenses include: Cinema lenses have focus marks on the side of the lens. On still lenses, these marks are less easily accessible. Focus, Aperture, and Zooms on Cinema lenses are manually adjusted with rings, not motors for accuracy and precision. A cinema lens's iris is measured in T-stops. When shooting with proper cinema lenses, It's handy to have a dedicated focus puller, which will save the camera operator time from having to multitask.