Best cinema lenses

Start with the DZOFilm Vespid2 T1.9 six-lens prime kit. It's the most complete set here: matched T1.9 primes covering full-frame/Vista Vision, PL mount, 10-blade irises for round bokeh, and consistent gearing so you can swap lenses without re-rigging. If you shoot narrative or commercial work on a PL camera, this is the set that gets you a whole look.

Who the others suit:

• SIRUI Night Walker T1.2 — the entry point: fast, small, Super35, great for low light and gimbal work.
• Sirui 20mm T1.8 1.33x anamorphic — cheap way to get real anamorphic flares and oval bokeh.
• Laowa Ranger 17-50mm T2.9 — one zoom instead of a bag of primes; ideal for docs and run-and-gun.
• DZOFilm Catta 35-80 & 70-135 T2.9 pair — a two-zoom kit that covers most of a shoot.
• DZOFilm Arles primes — full-frame/VV, 95mm fronts, for crews already on a matte box and follow focus.
• Sony FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G — native E-mount power zoom for Sony bodies and solo shooters.
• Cooke SP3 set — the premium, character-first choice (the listing found is pre-owned).
• Rokinon 12mm T2.2 — budget wide for Micro Four Thirds.

Check the mount and sensor coverage against your camera before buying.