We used the A set on a Music video last month, borrowed from the local dealer here, and they were great! Couldn't be happier with them. Image was high end and made our talent look amazing. You wouldn't guess that they are a "budget" cinema lens set. That being said about investment, I agree that for keeping them as a always on hand set for you to personally use is a worthwhile option. I don't really see them being popular as a rental investment because you can spend a little more on the daily fee and get the more well known and traditionally 'expensive' priced lenses. We have been/are considering maybe the 8 lens set, so minus the 40mm and 21mm. We used the Arri Signature Primes on the last music video project we did and those are so so light weight compared to the Arles, you can feel why you're paying more. The Arles are good but very heavy in comparison. I think the Enzo's are a better investment long term, especially with the rear filter choices, it's like 7 lens sets in one. Of course they are more expensive then the Arles but I think the demand will be higher as they are Arri, the build quality, serviceability, and also lens selection is greater. 10.5mm = insane. You can probably buy both sets of Arles for the price of two Enzos, but long term you'll make that money back. Will still consider the Arles though as an in-house set as we can't afford the Enzos right now, but yeah. Nice video :)
Currently these are the cheapest option for fast glass in a cinema housing, and they happen to perform really well. That said other budget options get the job done if you don't need T1.4. The Dulens set is an amazing deal. The Meike S35 set is also an amazing deal, incredibly cheap. I currently have the Meike set. I was going to switch to Dulens, but in the budget arena I just don't think it matters. All these brands don't hold much weight when it comes to booking jobs unless you have a set of Cooke, ARRI, or Zeiss. I am currently saving for the Cooke SP3 set, which I think will hold it's value pretty well as the weight is appealing for a lot of uses. Until then my Meike set will do just fine for anything where I am not renting.
Great points all around! I definitely agree, for LF these are without a doubt some of the best bang for buck fast lenses. Plenty of other really amazing solutions if you're willing to be a bit more flexible on coverage and focal length options! These for sure won't get you _hired_, but will very likely satisfy the bulk of work as an owner/op!
Thank you for making a real review, not some overhyped youtube crap. I actually own the A set and your right these definitely pack a punch with the price.I think these will slowly creep its way to mid budget high end work. I do agree with you on the flares, but the more i use them the more i love the look of the flares. I also like how controlled focus breathing is on these.. Good Job Ryan
Really appreciate this! Couldn't agree more. Really happy with how the testing went overall and stick by my word in saying I'll be purchasing the full set!
They do look amazing, thanks for the review. For the price they offer such great value just like the Nisi Athenas. But considering that Arri has recently released the Enso lenses, man they have just lowered the entry point to Arri lenses by a huge chunk, albeit still quite expensive. Would love to see you add the Enso lenses into the mix for such lens comparisons if you ever get the chance.
I did have these on the mini LF open gate for some shots in the video! Admittedly that project was pretty high-key with a heavy grade, but generally they handled VERY well. Bit of vignetting on the 14 and 25
How do these compare to Lumix S Primes? Is there a huge noticeable difference? or is it only a difference a cork sniffer, wine gargler would notice especially after a color grade?
They held up surprisingly well to the Supremes and Cooke S7! Still noticeably less consistent performance in some areas, especially flares. But overall very competitive!
Have you compared matched sets? That is, a matched set of primes will give you color consistency. An unmatched set will not. There is variation between how well manufacturers match their prime sets.
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LOLOL 9:41 dead. Great review bro - yeah we both align on how we feel about these lenses. Some of the best optics to release this year
Literally my favorite part of the video HAHA
Love to see the comparison between Arles and Vespid in terms of image quality and value perspective. Love your videos!
Thanks man! It's been a fun experience testing these sets out!!
I should of just not uploaded my dzo video today ahah this was amazing brother
We want your video too bro don't even 😂
@@joshmillerdp I second this!
dzo drizzy 😎
Just sent off the Arles DZO let me use for a couple months and wow....they are incredible lenes. Good breakdown of them bro
Yo Josh thank you! So glad you got to play with them as well. I'm truly really impressed with them.
Great job, Ryan. I love all the detailed commentary and the example footage in various situations. Well done.
Appreciate it man, glad you liked it!
Great video Ryan! Probably one the few creators I don’t miss a video
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We used the A set on a Music video last month, borrowed from the local dealer here, and they were great! Couldn't be happier with them.
Image was high end and made our talent look amazing. You wouldn't guess that they are a "budget" cinema lens set.
That being said about investment, I agree that for keeping them as a always on hand set for you to personally use is a worthwhile option. I don't really see them being popular as a rental investment because you can spend a little more on the daily fee and get the more well known and traditionally 'expensive' priced lenses.
We have been/are considering maybe the 8 lens set, so minus the 40mm and 21mm.
We used the Arri Signature Primes on the last music video project we did and those are so so light weight compared to the Arles, you can feel why you're paying more.
The Arles are good but very heavy in comparison. I think the Enzo's are a better investment long term, especially with the rear filter choices, it's like 7 lens sets in one. Of course they are more expensive then the Arles but I think the demand will be higher as they are Arri, the build quality, serviceability, and also lens selection is greater. 10.5mm = insane.
You can probably buy both sets of Arles for the price of two Enzos, but long term you'll make that money back.
Will still consider the Arles though as an in-house set as we can't afford the Enzos right now, but yeah.
Nice video :)
Currently these are the cheapest option for fast glass in a cinema housing, and they happen to perform really well.
That said other budget options get the job done if you don't need T1.4. The Dulens set is an amazing deal. The Meike S35 set is also an amazing deal, incredibly cheap.
I currently have the Meike set. I was going to switch to Dulens, but in the budget arena I just don't think it matters. All these brands don't hold much weight when it comes to booking jobs unless you have a set of Cooke, ARRI, or Zeiss. I am currently saving for the Cooke SP3 set, which I think will hold it's value pretty well as the weight is appealing for a lot of uses. Until then my Meike set will do just fine for anything where I am not renting.
Great points all around! I definitely agree, for LF these are without a doubt some of the best bang for buck fast lenses. Plenty of other really amazing solutions if you're willing to be a bit more flexible on coverage and focal length options!
These for sure won't get you _hired_, but will very likely satisfy the bulk of work as an owner/op!
Thank you for making a real review, not some overhyped youtube crap. I actually own the A set and your right these definitely pack a punch with the price.I think these will slowly creep its way to mid budget high end work. I do agree with you on the flares, but the more i use them the more i love the look of the flares. I also like how controlled focus breathing is on these.. Good Job Ryan
Really appreciate this! Couldn't agree more. Really happy with how the testing went overall and stick by my word in saying I'll be purchasing the full set!
Amazing work! I watched twice!!
Appreciate the support!!
Ryan! I appreciate this video and your honesty! Brilliant!
Lab Like Test footage was helpful. Thanks
It’ll never cease to amaze me how Americans malfunction trying to say the simplest French words
Hey, I tried man 😅
They do look amazing, thanks for the review. For the price they offer such great value just like the Nisi Athenas. But considering that Arri has recently released the Enso lenses, man they have just lowered the entry point to Arri lenses by a huge chunk, albeit still quite expensive. Would love to see you add the Enso lenses into the mix for such lens comparisons if you ever get the chance.
14:07 THE SHOT 🔥
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You are such an inspiration.
I hope one day I can be half the videographer you are!
I’m still learning too, so thanks for the support man 😊
Which is a good budget cinema lens that you would recommend?
Nice video budget congrats for all your grown!!!
The Vespids are hands down probably my top pick. I shot them for nearly 4 years and had nothing but great results.
Really great work. Really want me to try these !
Go for it dude! You'll be happy you did
@3:42 hey Jordan!
The boy!!! Love him
is that acam 1st's build? the red one?
Yes it is!! The legend
I tried them on a lens test for a movie I shot... was not impressed. Maybe ok for owner operator but not a lens I'd choose to rent
Fair enough point! A bit more characterful than others - gotta be in the right situation.
Heym thank you for this review. Can you tell which adapter u use for this lenses with FX3?
So glad you liked it! I was using the Mofage Poco adapter for some stuff, and also a cheaper Latrater PL adapter from Amazon
would love to see these on a softer wider range sensor like the mini LF
There's some footage of the mini LF sprinkled in this very video...did you miss it?
I did have these on the mini LF open gate for some shots in the video! Admittedly that project was pretty high-key with a heavy grade, but generally they handled VERY well. Bit of vignetting on the 14 and 25
How do these compare to Lumix S Primes? Is there a huge noticeable difference? or is it only a difference a cork sniffer, wine gargler would notice especially after a color grade?
How would you say these compare to an Otus or Cooke?
Never mind you compared them to Zeiss supremes lol
They held up surprisingly well to the Supremes and Cooke S7! Still noticeably less consistent performance in some areas, especially flares. But overall very competitive!
@@RyanKao you’re the man!
Have you compared matched sets? That is, a matched set of primes will give you color consistency. An unmatched set will not. There is variation between how well manufacturers match their prime sets.
Bts is looking crispy
couldn't have mad it happen without you champ 🙌 thanks Cody
@@codylarosa great work Cody!
@ hanging with you and Ryan was a blast. Needs to happen again
DZO Arles 28mm please
Would LOVE that focal length.
Unless you're french you probably can't pronounce Arles properly either...
Yeah tried and failed clearly. Haha
Honestly 3 times in 30sec bro