Ensō Prime lenses

I loved the Ensō Primes. The sharpness was perfect; the roll-off and bokeh were soft and smooth. The light weight and small size of the lenses made handheld shots easy. I loved the crazy close-focus distance and—most of all—the price point makes them a very appealing option.

The Ensō Primes were an ideal choice for our project. Their lightweight build and flexibility were crucial on such a demanding shoot. Whether on the high seas, wind battered land,  or in studio interiors, the Ensō lenses delivered exceptional performance, perfectly complementing our vision.

ARRI Ensō lenses blend a naturalistic look with a high-end commercial feel, all in a nimble package at an approachable price point. They have a polished yet intimate resolve, free from sterility or artifice. Their small footprint makes operating remotely or in tight places a breeze.

We used the Ensōs clean for present-day scenes and then with the 350N Vintage Element to get a dreamy, vintage feel for scenes set in the past. With one set of lenses, we achieved distinct visual approaches for each time period while maintaining consistent contrast, skin tone, and texture.

As a Steadicam operator, I really value the compact form factor of the Ensō Prime lenses. The new Ensō Vintage Elements system surprised me with its many creative possibilities; a new way to achieve the look you are looking for.

We used the 200N Ensō Vintage Element predominately to make the viewer feel like they were being sucked into the intense world of our hero, then switched to the 200P when our character has a change of heart and mind, as the image needed to feel more harmonious and painterly.

These lenses are so unique. When shooting a subject super-close, almost at the pin, there isn't any image breathing when racking focus. That's unheard of with any other close-focus lenses I have ever used.

At last, there is a consistent prime lens set that is calculated for digital sensors and enables close focus settings across all focal lengths. If you want different looks, you can create your optical preferences from a variety of rear Vintage Elements. Ingenious!