TRIBE7 BLACKWING 77mm T1.9 S-Tuned
Delivering a distinct, vintage-inspired look with controlled halation and smooth focus fall-off, this 77mm T1.9 prime stands out through its bespoke X-Tuned character. The all-mechanical, manual-focus design in ARRI PL mount offers a tactile, repeatable workflow prized on high-end sets. It is best for cinematographers seeking a portrait-length lens with organic, non-clinical rendering for narrative film and commercial work.
Focal length 77mm
Aperture f/1.9
Mount ARRI PL
af type manual focus only
lens type prime
40 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong aperture (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)
- Below average af (21st percentile)
- Below average wide angle (24th percentile)
- Below average video (29th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 77 |
| Focal Length Max | 77 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.9 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | ARRI PL |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | TRIBE7 BLACKWING 77mm T1.9 S-Tuned | Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z | Viltrox LAB AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE | Sony G Master FE 50-150mm f/2 GM | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Tamron Di III 70-180mm f/2.8 VC VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 77mm | 24-105mm | 35mm | 50-150mm | 17-40mm | 70-180mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.9 | f/2.8 | f/1.2 | f/2 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | ARRI PL | Canon RF | Sony E | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format Coverage | - | full-frame | full-frame | full-frame | APS-C | full-frame |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 1315 | 910 | 1340 | 535 | 855 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | Nano USM | VCM | XD linear motors | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | VXD |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Reach | Video | Aperture | Wide Angle | Versatility | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIBE7 BLACKWING 77mm T1.9 S-Tuned | 20.9 | 78.3 | 30.7 | 61.3 | 28.6 | 69.4 | 23.9 | 33 | 3.2 | 36.2 |
| Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Compare | 89.9 | 78.7 | 95.1 | 73.9 | 88 | 43.9 | 74.5 | 91.9 | 8.1 | 96 |
| Viltrox LAB AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE Compare | 95.4 | 69 | 90.6 | 29.5 | 72.2 | 96.1 | 53.2 | 33 | 33.4 | 36.2 |
| Sony G Master FE 50-150mm f/2 GM Compare | 95.4 | 95.9 | 98.8 | 80.3 | 88 | 64.2 | 39.9 | 82.3 | 7.4 | 36.2 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 95.4 | 53.1 | 95.1 | 53.1 | 88 | 74.9 | 68.6 | 75.4 | 33.6 | 36.2 |
| Tamron Di III 70-180mm f/2.8 VC VXD G2 Compare | 95.4 | 86.5 | 77.3 | 81.1 | 84.1 | 43.9 | 29.2 | 77.5 | 27.8 | 97.3 |
Usage Scores
- Macro27.7
- Overall39.6
- Budget30.4
- Street44.4
- Travel25.7
- Portrait55.4
- Landscape23.8
- Professional37.1
- Video Cinema31.8
- Wildlife Sports22.3
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