Purpose-designed for large format motion picture imaging, BLACK WING 7 lenses from TRIBE7 represent an entirely new range of tuned optics for contemporary film makers to use within their creative story telling.

BLACKWING7 optics exhibit unique imaging properties which arise from the introduction of controlled distortion during the development and manufacturing processes. This distortion is modular and allows a level of tuneability over key parameters which shape many creative characteristics of the lenses.

The lens range comprises a core set of 7 focal lengths, with three additional planned focal lengths. All lenses are offered in three tuning options per focal length, configurable at point of manufacture.

BLACKWING7 lens tuning allows parameters such as sharpness, contrast, roll-off, spherical aberration, field
curvature, edge halation and flare to be modified to provide sets of “curated” optics to suit the personality and intent of the owner.

Many of the design cues for BLACK WING7 primes originate in optics manufactured during the 1930 - 1960s, but the real inspiration behind the lenses lies in the evolutionary nature of experimental music and audio synthesis,
and the process of creating distortion through sound amplification.

T (Transient): single-layer coated, most of this series is out on the market, softer image, more vibrant flaring.

T-tune BLACK WING 7 primes are very much the
workhorse lenses in the BLACK WING 7 range. They
have a tuning profile which further exaggerates
contrast roll-off to the edge of the frame and provides
increased edge halation. T lenses have a unique
personality and are designed to render a slightly
softer, more artistic image, with a higher degree of
light reactivity and more vibrant flaring characteristic
due to the use of vintage-style single-coated optics.