Podcast Episode

The Lensrentals Podcast Episode #1 – How Matt Duclos Modifies Lenses

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In the opening episode of the Lensrentals Podcast, Founder Roger Cicala sits down with Matthew Duclos, Chief Operating Officer at Duclos Lenses. Duclos Lenses is a full-service cinema lens repair, retail, and modification company based in Los Angeles, CA. Co-founder of Duclos Lenses along with his father and sister, Matthew’s career as a lens tech spans decades and includes factory training from some of the most recognizable names in lens manufacturing. As the COO of Duclos Lenses, Matthew spends most of his time evaluating, testing, tuning, and de-tuning motion picture lenses. Matthew also manages all of the product design, engineering, and manufacturing at Duclos Lenses. An avid cinema and photo enthusiast, Matthew also serves as an associate member of the American Society of Cinematographers and the Society of Camera Operators.

Sigma 35mm f/1.2 MTF Charts

Lenses and Optics

MTF Tests of the Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG Art

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We just finished testing a couple of 35mm prime lenses and came away quite impressed. But it took a little longer to finish testing the one everyone had been asking about; the Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG Art lens. I declared the Tamron 35mm f/1.4 SP the sharpest 35mm lens we had tested just a week […]

GoPro Accessories

Equipment

Must Have Accessories for Your GoPro Camera System

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GoPro is a popular brand of cameras because they are simple, affordable, and designed to be as versatile as possible. The form factor is petite and unobtrusive meaning you can toss it in a backpack or carry-on, making it great for all kinds of activities. In the world of action cameras, though, the camera itself […]

Equipment

First Impressions with the Canon EOS RP

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Canon dropped a bomb on the full-frame mirrorless world when the Canon EOS RP was released earlier this year, though many may have missed its announcement. Some people were excited to see a new entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera and others were bummed that it wasn’t the “pro” level camera some expected. A quick look at […]

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