Choosing the Right Lens: A Cinematographer's Dilemma

The lens is the cinematographer's brush. Each focal length, T-stop, and lens characteristic offers a unique perspective on the world. This post discusses the creative and technical considerations behind lens selection.\n\nWide-angle lenses can create a sense of scale or intimacy, while telephoto lenses compress space and isolate subjects. We also touch upon anamorphic vs. spherical lenses and the subtle art of depth of field. Choosing a lens isn't just a technical choice; it's a narrative one.