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  {
    "id": "cooke-s4-25mm",
    "brand": "Cooke",
    "model": "S4 25mm",
    "focalLength": 25,
    "aperture": "T2.0",
    "type": "prime-cinema",
    "characterNotes": "Wide, warm bokeh, slight vintage glow",
    "bestFor": ["wide narrative", "establishing"],
    "tier": "high-end"
  },
  {
    "id": "cooke-s4-35mm",
    "brand": "Cooke",
    "model": "S4 35mm",
    "focalLength": 35,
    "aperture": "T2.0",
    "type": "prime-cinema",
    "characterNotes": "Slightly wide, classic Cooke warmth",
    "bestFor": ["two-shot", "documentary"],
    "tier": "high-end"
  },
  {
    "id": "cooke-s4-50mm",
    "brand": "Cooke",
    "model": "S4 50mm",
    "focalLength": 50,
    "aperture": "T2.0",
    "type": "prime-cinema",
    "characterNotes": "Standard, warm bokeh",
    "bestFor": ["medium shot", "natural perspective"],
    "tier": "high-end"
  },
  {
    "id": "cooke-s4-85mm",
    "brand": "Cooke",
    "model": "S4 85mm",
    "focalLength": 85,
    "aperture": "T2.0",
    "type": "prime-cinema",
    "characterNotes": "Portrait standard, warm Cooke bokeh",
    "bestFor": ["portrait", "close-up emotional"],
    "tier": "high-end"
  },
  {
    "id": "cooke-s4-100mm",
    "brand": "Cooke",
    "model": "S4 100mm",
    "focalLength": 100,
    "aperture": "T2.0",
    "type": "prime-cinema",
    "characterNotes": "Long, soft compression",
    "bestFor": ["reaction shot", "isolation"],
    "tier": "high-end"
  },
  {
    "id": "zeiss-master-prime-25mm",
    "brand": "Zeiss",
    "model": "Master Prime 25mm",
    "focalLength": 25,
    "aperture": "T1.3",
    "type": "prime-cinema",
    "characterNotes": "Ultra-sharp, neutral",
    "bestFor": ["modern wide", "thriller"],
    "tier": "high-end"
  },
  {
    "id": "zeiss-master-prime-50mm",
    "brand": "Zeiss",
    "model": "Master Prime 50mm",
    "focalLength": 50,
    "aperture": "T1.3",
    "type": "prime-cinema",
    "characterNotes": "Clinical sharpness",
    "bestFor": ["modern thriller", "clinical drama"],
    "tier": "high-end"
  },
  {
    "id": "zeiss-master-prime-85mm",
    "brand": "Zeiss",
    "model": "Master Prime 85mm",
    "focalLength": 85,
    "aperture": "T1.3",
    "type": "prime-cinema",
    "characterNotes": "Sharp portrait",
    "bestFor": ["modern drama portrait"],
    "tier": "high-end"
  },
  {
    "id": "arri-signature-prime-50mm",
    "brand": "ARRI",
    "model": "Signature Prime 50mm",
    "focalLength": 50,
    "aperture": "T1.8",
    "type": "prime-cinema",
    "characterNotes": "Modern cinema, gentle falloff",
    "bestFor": ["premium drama"],
    "tier": "high-end"
  },
  {
    "id": "leica-m-50mm-summilux",
    "brand": "Leica",
    "model": "Summilux 50mm",
    "focalLength": 50,
    "aperture": "f/1.4",
    "type": "prime-photo",
    "characterNotes": "Vintage character, signature falloff",
    "bestFor": ["hybrid mirrorless cinema"],
    "tier": "high-end"
  },
  {
    "id": "cooke-anamorphic-32mm",
    "brand": "Cooke",
    "model": "Anamorphic 32mm",
    "focalLength": 32,
    "aperture": "T2.3",
    "type": "anamorphic",
    "squeeze": "2x",
    "characterNotes": "Horizontal lens flares, oval bokeh",
    "bestFor": ["wide cinematic", "establishing epic"],
    "tier": "high-end"
  },
  {
    "id": "cooke-anamorphic-50mm",
    "brand": "Cooke",
    "model": "Anamorphic 50mm",
    "focalLength": 50,
    "aperture": "T2.3",
    "type": "anamorphic",
    "squeeze": "2x",
    "characterNotes": "Classic 'scope look",
    "bestFor": ["cinemascope drama"],
    "tier": "high-end"
  },
  {
    "id": "cooke-anamorphic-75mm",
    "brand": "Cooke",
    "model": "Anamorphic 75mm",
    "focalLength": 75,
    "aperture": "T2.3",
    "type": "anamorphic",
    "squeeze": "2x",
    "characterNotes": "Anamorphic portrait",
    "bestFor": ["close-up cinematic"],
    "tier": "high-end"
  },
  {
    "id": "kowa-anamorphic-50mm",
    "brand": "Kowa",
    "model": "Anamorphic 50mm",
    "focalLength": 50,
    "aperture": "T2.3",
    "type": "anamorphic",
    "squeeze": "2x",
    "characterNotes": "Vintage flare-heavy",
    "bestFor": ["sci-fi", "music video"],
    "tier": "high-end"
  },
  {
    "id": "sony-gm-24mm",
    "brand": "Sony",
    "model": "G Master 24mm",
    "focalLength": 24,
    "aperture": "f/1.4",
    "type": "prime-photo",
    "characterNotes": "Sharp wide for E-mount",
    "bestFor": ["wide A7 IV", "vlog"],
    "tier": "prosumer"
  },
  {
    "id": "sony-gm-35mm",
    "brand": "Sony",
    "model": "G Master 35mm",
    "focalLength": 35,
    "aperture": "f/1.4",
    "type": "prime-photo",
    "characterNotes": "Documentary standard",
    "bestFor": ["documentary", "street"],
    "tier": "prosumer"
  },
  {
    "id": "sony-gm-50mm",
    "brand": "Sony",
    "model": "G Master 50mm",
    "focalLength": 50,
    "aperture": "f/1.2",
    "type": "prime-photo",
    "characterNotes": "Buttery bokeh",
    "bestFor": ["portrait", "editorial"],
    "tier": "prosumer"
  },
  {
    "id": "sony-gm-85mm",
    "brand": "Sony",
    "model": "G Master 85mm",
    "focalLength": 85,
    "aperture": "f/1.4",
    "type": "prime-photo",
    "characterNotes": "Portrait specialist",
    "bestFor": ["portrait close-up"],
    "tier": "prosumer"
  },
  {
    "id": "canon-rf-50mm",
    "brand": "Canon",
    "model": "RF 50mm",
    "focalLength": 50,
    "aperture": "f/1.2",
    "type": "prime-photo",
    "characterNotes": "Canon warmth",
    "bestFor": ["portrait Canon"],
    "tier": "prosumer"
  },
  {
    "id": "canon-rf-85mm",
    "brand": "Canon",
    "model": "RF 85mm",
    "focalLength": 85,
    "aperture": "f/1.2",
    "type": "prime-photo",
    "characterNotes": "Canon portrait standard",
    "bestFor": ["portrait close-up Canon"],
    "tier": "prosumer"
  },
  {
    "id": "sigma-art-35mm",
    "brand": "Sigma",
    "model": "Art 35mm",
    "focalLength": 35,
    "aperture": "f/1.2",
    "type": "prime-photo",
    "characterNotes": "Affordable wide premium",
    "bestFor": ["affordable wide"],
    "tier": "mid"
  },
  {
    "id": "sigma-art-85mm",
    "brand": "Sigma",
    "model": "Art 85mm",
    "focalLength": 85,
    "aperture": "f/1.4",
    "type": "prime-photo",
    "characterNotes": "Affordable portrait",
    "bestFor": ["affordable portrait"],
    "tier": "mid"
  },
  {
    "id": "tilt-shift-90mm",
    "brand": "Various",
    "model": "Tilt-shift 90mm",
    "focalLength": 90,
    "aperture": "f/2.8",
    "type": "specialty-tilt-shift",
    "characterNotes": "Miniature effect, selective focus plane",
    "bestFor": ["miniature look", "architectural"],
    "tier": "mid"
  },
  {
    "id": "macro-100mm",
    "brand": "Various",
    "model": "Macro 100mm",
    "focalLength": 100,
    "aperture": "f/2.8",
    "type": "specialty-macro",
    "characterNotes": "1:1 magnification",
    "bestFor": ["product detail", "extreme close-up"],
    "tier": "mid"
  },
  {
    "id": "fisheye-8mm",
    "brand": "Various",
    "model": "Fisheye 8mm",
    "focalLength": 8,
    "aperture": "f/2.8",
    "type": "specialty-fisheye",
    "characterNotes": "180° distortion",
    "bestFor": ["POV", "action", "extreme wide"],
    "tier": "mid"
  },
  {
    "id": "swirly-bokeh-helios-44-2",
    "brand": "Helios",
    "model": "44-2 58mm",
    "focalLength": 58,
    "aperture": "f/2.0",
    "type": "specialty-vintage",
    "characterNotes": "Swirly bokeh, vintage Soviet",
    "bestFor": ["dreamy portrait", "music video"],
    "tier": "consumer"
  }
]