There are others, but only these four make lenses that autofocus for video.ĭo you get continuous autofocus for video? The four major brands that make electronic native lenses are:

Single-point autofocus (the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K ( Amazon, B&H) doesn’t support continuous autofocus on any lens).

Electronic metadata like iris, focal length, etc.

What is a native lens?Ī native lens is one specifically designed for the Micro Four Thirds (MFT) system, and which allow the following:

If you’re looking for Super 16mm and C-mount lenses, read this article.Īlso, don’t forget to read about the important quirks and features of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K ( Amazon, B&H) for video shooters.

If you’re looking for cine lenses or manual lenses, read this article.

You are solely responsible for your decisions and actions. The information provided here might not be accurate or relevant. Update: I have received the BMPCC4K and have reviewed it. It is only a starting point, from which you will hopefully continue to research and find what best suits your workflow. Since I haven’t received my Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K ( Amazon, B&H) yet at the time of this writing most of this guide is conjecture – the result of relying on information provided by BMD, educated guesses and my personal experience and analysis based on the work I’ve done with earlier cameras.

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