Tribe7 Blackwing

1. Overview

The Tribe7 Blackwing 27mm T1.9 is a modern spherical full-frame prime lens, developed from 2019 by the German manufacturer Tribe7. The series positions itself between classic character looks and modern requirements for sharpness and mechanics.

2. Characteristics

Flare behavior according to CINEFLARES datasheet:

• Types: Spherical Spot
• Colors: Blue, Cyan
• Intensity: Strong

Linked Pattern Entries:

• spherical-spot

3. Creative Use

The 27mm is suitable as a slightly wide-angle lens for tight interiors, documentary situations, or as a B-camera lens alongside longer focal lengths. The strong blue and cyan spherical flares react distinctly to hard light sources in the frame – those who don't want this must control the lighting accordingly. With T1.9, it is fast enough for available light without falling into bokeh excesses. In rental houses, the Blackwing series is typically rented as a set; individual focal lengths as standalone bookings are rarer. Indie productions and commercials seeking a modern look with a recognizable optical character are more likely to opt for this series than studio productions with neutral requirements.

4. Specs Overview

5. Status Tracker

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