TRIBE7 BLACKWING7 T-Tuned 17mm T1.9
TRIBE7 BLACKWING7 T-Tuned 20.7mm T1.9
TRIBE7 BLACKWING7 T-Tuned 23.7mm T1.9
TRIBE7 BLACKWING7 T-Tuned 27mm T1.9
TRIBE7 BLACKWING7 T-Tuned 37mm T1.9
TRIBE7 BLACKWING7 T-Tuned 47mm T1.9
TRIBE7 BLACKWING7 T-Tuned 57mm T1.9
TRIBE7 BLACKWING7 T-Tuned 77mm T1.9
TRIBE7 BLACKWING7 T-Tuned 107mm T1.9
TRIBE7 BLACKWING7 T-Tuned 137mm T1.9

The TRIBE7 BLACKWING T-Tuned lenses are the core offerings in the Blackwing series, designed specifically for large-format motion picture imaging, and are known for their distinct aesthetic and character-rich optics. They represent the “Standard Expressive” tuning, balancing clinical performance with artistic artifacts.

Key Features and Benefits
Aesthetic Character: Recreates the appealing optical looks and warmth characteristic of classic cinema lenses from the 1950s through the 1980s.

Controlled Distortion: The design intentionally introduces and controls optical distortion during manufacturing, leading to unique imaging properties and strong artistic resonance.

Flare Profile: Offers a moderately expressive aesthetic that generates distinct ghost flares in light green, blue, and deep purple.

Tunable Parameters: Provides modular control over key image characteristics, allowing modification of sharpness, contrast, subtle distortion, edge halation, and focus roll-off.

Large Format Compatibility: Purpose-built for modern large-format cameras and full-frame sensors.
The core philosophy behind the T-Tuned lenses is analogous to using equalization (EQ adjustment) in audio production, ensuring the image possesses a “musical fidelity” with curated optical characteristics that suit the filmmaker’s intent. T-Tuned lenses are priced between the subdued S-Tuned and the hyper-expressive X-Tuned, establishing them as the standard option for this expressive optical style