When it comes to cinematic storytelling, lenses play as vital a role as cameras. Among the most distinctive and sought-after optics in modern filmmaking are the TRIBE7 Blackwing7 Primes, lenses that have left an indelible mark on award-winning productions. These lenses, renowned for their customizable character and unique optical rendering, have been used to shape the visual language of some of the most celebrated films in recent years.

“Emilia Pérez”. Cinematographer: Paul Guilhaume, AFC. Cameras: Sony Venice 2, Arri Alexa Mini, Red Komodo. Lenses: Blackwing Tribe 7 T-Tuned, Arri Signature Prime, Angenieux Ez-1 A New Breed of Cinema Lens

Unlike mass-produced lenses from industry giants like Arri, Cooke, or Zeiss, the Blackwing7 Primes are a boutique creation from TRIBE7, a company founded by Neil Fanthom (former Arri Technical Director) and Bradford Young, ASC. Their goal? To reinvent the way filmmakers interact with lens character, flares, and aberrations, offering a lens system that...