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- Masterbuilt Portrait 32mm T1.4
- Masterbuilt Portrait 55mm T1.4
- Masterbuilt Portrait 100mm T1.4
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MasterBuilt Portrait
Prime - Spherical - Full Frame
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MasterBuilt Portrait Primes are specialty lenses optimized for human subjects in expressive close-ups. With flattering skin reproduction and creamy separation, they are designed for character-driven storytelling, commercials, and fashion. Cinematographers depend on them when the emotional resonance of a shot requires intimacy, subtlety, and natural beauty rather than analytical sharpness. With vintage flavor, they echo classic cinema lenses like K35s and SuperSpeeds, but with modern opto-mechanics and professional housings. Three focal lengths make up the set: 32mm, 55mm, and 100mm. Available for rental or sub-rental at Cine Visuals.
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*Refer to Technical Specifications table. Not the same for all focal lengths.
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Technical Specs Table
T-Stop
Type
Format
Front Diameter
Lens Mount
Metadata
Close Focus (ft)
Close Focus (m)
Weight (lbs)
Weight (kg)
Length (in)
Length (mm)
Iris Blades
Image Circle
Front Filter
Rear Filter
Horizontal Angle of View (Full Frame)
Horizontal Angle of View (S35)
Focus Rotation
T1.4
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
114 mm
PL
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17"
0.43 m
4.20 lbs
1.91 kg
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48.46 mm
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300ยฐ
T1.4
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
114 mm
PL
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12"
0.30 m
4.60 lbs
2.09 kg
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48.46 mm
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300ยฐ
T1.4
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
114 mm
PL
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14"
0.36 m
5.50 lbs
2.49 kg
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48.46 mm
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300ยฐ
MasterBuilt Portrait
Image Fidelity & Focus
Portrait Primes emphasize smooth skin tones and flattering rendering. Color rendering is warm with subtle golden tones, enhancing skin and mid-tones. Contrast is soft and gentle, softening harsh details while maintaining clarity. Sharpness is present but slightly diffused, preventing overly clinical reproduction. Focus falloff is smooth and cinematic, giving subjects a dimensional, natural look. Chromatic aberrations are minimal, keeping images clean while preserving warmth.
Handling & Adaptability
These primes boast consistent mechanics, robust housings and standardized gear positions. Their weight and balance make them suitable for both handheld and studio setups. Covering full-frame sensors, they adapt easily to all major digital cinema systems.
Flare & Bokeh
Flares are warm, pleasing, soft and expressive, adding atmosphere without overpowering. Bokeh is round, painterly, and immersive, and enhances subject isolation.
Image Circle
Portrait Primes cover full frame sensors with an image circle of 48.46mm.
Cinematic Heritage
MasterBuilt lenses strive to bring more modern, professionally housed, vintage-style options to the world of Large Format cinematography. Developed in the 2020s, the Portrait Primes were designed specifically to meet the needs of cinematographers shooting character-driven dramas, fashion, and beauty.
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