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Cinema Lens Kits
Professional cinema glass for your New Zealand production.
Lens kits bring together curated sets of prime or zoom lenses that cover the focal range a production needs. Professional cinema lenses offer precise focus control, consistent color rendering, and the optical characteristics that define a project's visual texture and depth.
We coordinate lens kit rentals matched to your cinematographer's preferences and your camera system's mount. Our team works with local rental houses to assemble complete lens packages, arranging prep time for testing and ensuring backup options are available if needed.
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Lens Inventory
Premium cinema lenses from the world's leading manufacturers.
Professional Lens Solutions
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Our Process
Project Discussion
Understanding your creative vision, camera format, and the look you want to achieve.
Lens Selection
Recommending lens packages based on your visual approach, budget, and technical requirements.
Prep & Testing
Complete lens prep including cleaning, testing, and matching with your camera system.
Production Support
Technical support, lens swaps, and additional glass available throughout your shoot.
On Location
Cooke S7/i, Zeiss Supreme, ARRI Signature & Atlas Orion Anamorphic Sets
Here is how this works in practice. Cinema lens stock across Aotearoa runs the full spectrum cinematographers spec for Wellywood-scale work: Cooke S7/i T2.0 and S8/i T1.4 full-frame prime sets for the classic Cooke Look heritage, Zeiss Supreme Prime T1.5 across the 15-200mm range, ARRI Signature Prime T1.8 (matched to ALEXA Mini LF and LF bodies — the standard NZ feature pairing), Master Anamorphic T1.9 for 2x squeeze work, and Atlas Orion 2x Anamorphic for indie/feature crossover.
Here is how this works in practice. Specialty glass includes Angenieux Optimo Ultra 12x and EZ-1/EZ-2 zooms, Cooke Varotal/i FF and SF zooms, plus Leitz M 0.8 Cine and Leitz Thalia for full-frame large-format work. Domestic stock sits at Panavision Wellington, Panavision Auckland, Lemac New Zealand (Auckland + The capital), Mediatech NZ, and Filmworx Auckland. ARRI Rental Sydney supplements top ALEXA 65-paired Prime DNA lenses cross-border via the 3-hour Trans-Tasman corridor under ATA carnet processed through Auckland or The capital Customs.
Here is the short of it. Heritage lens deployments running through NZ feature cinema include the LOTR trilogy (Andrew Lesnie's ARRI Master Primes pioneering the digital-prep ARRI workflow at Stone Street, 2001-2003), The Hobbit cycle (Cooke S4/i + custom 48fps Master Prime configurations), King Kong 2005 (Master Primes + Angenieux Optimo zooms across the Skull Island stage builds), Avatar Way of Water (custom underwater housings around Cooke S7/i and Zeiss Supreme Prime sets at Kumeu Film Studios), Rings of Power (ARRI Signature Prime + Cooke S7/i mix across the Auckland Amazon Prime shoot), and Jane Campion's The Power of the Dog (Ari Wegner's Cooke Anamorphic/i SF lensing across Otago hill country, 2021). For DOC-permitted Aoraki, Fiordland, and Mackenzie Country UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve shoots we Pelican-case lens sets against 7m+ rainfall and silica-pack against -10°C South Island winter condensation. Iwi-protocol briefings on Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership land are standard.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What prime lens sets do you stock?
We carry full sets of Zeiss Master Primes, Supreme Primes, Cooke S4/i and S7/i, ARRI Signature Primes, and more. Sets typically include focal lengths from 18mm to 135mm, with wider and longer options available.
Do you have large format lenses?
Yes, we stock full-frame lenses including ARRI Signature Primes, Cooke S7/i, and Zeiss Supreme Primes for cameras like the ARRI Alexa LF and Sony Venice. These lenses provide the coverage needed for large format sensors.
What anamorphic options are available?
We offer anamorphic lenses including ARRI Master Anamorphic, Cooke Anamorphic/i, and various vintage anamorphic options. Anamorphics provide the distinctive widescreen look and flare characteristics many productions desire.
Can you provide zoom lenses?
Yes, we stock cinema zooms from ARRI Alura, Fujinon Cabrio, Angenieux Optimo, and Cooke. Zooms are available in both full-frame and Super 35 coverage for various applications.
Do you offer vintage lenses?
Yes, we have curated selections of vintage glass including rehoused Cooke Speed Panchros, vintage Zeiss, and other classic lenses that provide unique character and softer rendering.
What lens accessories do you include?
Lens rentals include protective cases, front and rear caps, and lens data cables where applicable. We can also provide follow focus systems, lens motors, and wireless lens control matched to your package.
Related Services
Productions in New Zealand that need this often pair it with Lens Filters, Camera Equipment Rental, and Camera Support Systems for full coverage. Most projects also draw on HMI & Tungsten Lights and Foley Recording Services.
On Set
Need Cinema Lenses?
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