Lenses

70-210mm f2.8-4.0 Vivitar

producer — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:10:11 -0400

Anyone using Vivitar 70-210mm f2.8-4.0 lens on GH2?

I read only positive reviews by users all around the world, but still no any test or video sample with GH2.

12-35mm F2.8 Panasonic lens topic

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Sun, 20 May 2012 20:41:13 -0400

Price: $1299, 1100 Euro, 999 pounds

Avilable at:

Press release:

http://www.photographyblog.com/news/panasonic_lumix_g_x_vario_12-35mm/

Previews and reviews:

Samples:

Canon Cinema Primes

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:05:05 -0400

Details at:

Available at:

Other

Lens Modifying

producer — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:58:37 -0400

I've read and watched all the available info about modifying the lens Pentax/Cosmicar/Rainbow 8-48mm f1.0.

I just received Canon TV C-Mount Lens 8-48mm f1.0 which looks like Rainbow model:

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q/210138-adapting-rainbow-h6x8-ii-8-48mm-f1-0-cctv.html

But the guides of modifying show difference between Rainbow and Canon at the thread construction inside.

Please anyone who has CANON 8-48mm f1.0 for help about the right modifying!!!

Big thanks in advance!

Zeiss Touit lenses

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Sat, 04 May 2013 15:14:20 -0400

Available at:

25mm F0.95 SLRMagic topic

goanna — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:14:16 -0500

The SLR Magic 25mm .95 lens

To be produced by accomplished Noktor lens-maker SLR Magic, the lens has so far been almost exclusively refferred to via comparison to a similar, fast lens by another prestige manufacturer.

This to[ic is to discuss the upcoming SLR Magic 25mm .95 lens on its own merits.

Those wanting to know which fast, 25mm lens to invest in might like to look at news item, Is the SLR magic 25mm f/0.95 better than the Nokton? - Personal View.

Discussion of fast 25mm MFT lenses at http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/5910/which-fast-25mm-mft-lens#Item_4

19mm, 30mm, 60mm F2.8 Sigma m43 primes

itimjim — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:05:30 -0500

Hardly ground breaking, but interesting nonetheless.

http://www.sigmaphoto.com/news/sigma-announces-new-lenses-cpplus-2013

All three DN lenses incorporate telecentric optical designs and a linear, auto focusing motor that ensures accurate and quiet focusing for video recording. They also boast metal exteriors and a simply shaped focus ring, with varying textures to distinguish each part of the lens. In addition, DN users can choose between a black or silver finish to match their favorite equipment.

60mm F2.8 DN

Featuring the natural perspective of mid-range telephoto lenses, together with a shallow depth of field, this lens allows the photographer to capture a single part of a subject with great bokeh effects. It has an angle of view equivalent to 120mm on the Micro Four Thirds system and 90mm on the E-mount system (35mm equivalent focal length). The minimum focusing distance is 19.7 inches; the maximum magnification is 1:7.2. This lens also contains Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass, which helps minimize axial and transverse chromatic aberration.

Sigma 19mm F2.8 DN

This high-performance, wide-angle telephoto lens has an angle of view equivalent to 38mm on the Micro Four Thirds system and 28.5mm on the E-mount system (35mm equivalent focal length). As a wide-angle lens with excellent mobility, it is ideal for studio photography, architecture and starry skies. Its minimum focusing distance is 7.9 inches and its maximum magnification is 1:7.4.

Sigma 30mm F2.8 DN

This high-performance, standard telephoto lens has an angle of view equivalent to 60mm on the Micro Four Thirds system and 45mm on the E-mount system (35mm equivalent focal length). This lens, which is perfect for casual and formal portraiture, documentary photography, travelogues and everyday shooting, includes a double-sided aspherical lens that enhances its optical performance. Its minimum focusing distance of 11.8 inches and its maximum magnification is 1:8.1.

Available at:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Sigma/ci/17912/N/4196380428+4261208116+4291220258/SID/CPD050213Sigma60dn

35-100mm Panasonic vintage lens alternative

Sph1nxster — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:57:02 -0400

Looking for suggestions for a cheaper alternative to the 35-100 X lens from Panasonic.

So far I have looked at the 35-105 3:5 Canon FD, which is pretty close.

Is there anything better than this in any other mount?

Best zoom lens for weddings?

acuriousman — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:27:56 -0400

I'm going to shoot my friend's wedding next week and I was told I needed a zoom lens. What's the best zoom for a GH2?

10-18mm F4 Sony lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 01:16:28 -0400

Specifications:

Lens Type : E-mount 10-18mm F4
Aperture : f/4
Aperture (Min.) : f/22
Filter Diameter : 62 mm
Minimum Focus Distance : 9.84" (0.25m)
Aperture Blade : 7 blades (Circular aperture)
Dimensions (Max. Diameter x Length) : 2-7/8 x 2-1/2" (70.0 x 63.5 mm)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : 15-27 mm
Lens Construction : 8-10
Lens Weight : 8oz (225g)
Lens-based Image Stabilization (OSS)
Price: $850

Available at:

Samples:

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/sony-nex-e-10-18mm-f-4-oss-lens-sample-photos-20128

35-200mm Vivitar F3.0-4.5

producer — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:40:17 -0400

This model of Vivitar seems to be the rarest lens - no any info, review, test or whatever.

Anyone, please?

Short films with Lumix 12-35 or 35-100

theconformist — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:43:24 -0400

There's a lot of great footage out there with the 12-35 that I'm interested in buying, unfortunately it's mostly nature/events, etc so it has a decidedly "home video" look, though the images, sharpness, color are all fantastic. I was wondering if there is any narrative work out there that has been done with these lenses, so I can get an idea of what it will look like in a controlled setting.

58mm f/1.2 Nikon "Noct-Nikkor", re-birth of the legend to come

tetakpatak — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:09:06 -0500

Good news for low-light videographers and photographers:
Nikon's optical wizzards have lately obviously been quite busy with creation of the successor for legendary "Noct-Nikkor" lens. After endless rumors and over 15 years of waiting, it seems to finally enter its final stage these days.

Late in 2012 two different patents by Nikon have been filed in Japan (numbers 2012-230133 and 2012-230340) for a new 58mm f/1.2 lens:
* Patent release date: November 22, 2012
* Patent filing date: April 4, 2011
* Focal length: 58.0220mm
* Aperture: 1.210
* Half angle of view: 20.81°
* Image height: 21.6mm
* Lens length: 108.8935mm
* Back focus: 38.0120mm

C Mount Lenses for m43

Aria — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:10:49 -0500

Hi guys,

I wanted to know if anyone has experience with C Mount Lenses. I was looking at some different lenses and really don't understand the difference between the CCTV, 16mm, 2/3" C Mount Lenses and if they can work with the GH1.
I also noticed that they make mention of some Lenses being 1" or 1/2". What does this mean for use with a GH1?

Could a Lens like this be used? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/341297-REG/Pentax_C60812_C60812_8mm_to_48mm.html

Minolta Rokkor Survival guide

nomad — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 04:56:13 -0500

I thought you might be interested in a little guide I wrote.

Using OCT-18/OCT-19 lenses on an M4/3 camera?

Gabel — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:25:25 -0400

So... I was recently offered an old Konvas 1M with Lomo lenses for... $300.

This really intrigued me. After all, those lenses looks AMAZING from what I've seen picture-wise. What I want to know is how they are to use? From what I understand, there is no way to use them on a follow focus... I might be able to live with that, if the rest works. Also, I understand Ciecio7 is the best adapter to get for these, right? Question is basically, how much hassle is it? Is it worth it?

I should add that these are spherical, not anamorphics, but still!

Video-Friendly Lenses for Lumix DSLRs

LPowell — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:46:59 -0400

Although a wide variety of lenses can be adapted for use with Lumix DSLRs, most still photography lenses have subtle drawbacks that make them less suitable for video shooting, regardless of the quality of the images they can capture. In order to shoot consistent, production-quality footage, it's often desirable to mount a DSLR and lens on a rig that provides traditional movie camera features:

* Stabilization and control of camera movement
* Matte box shading of camera lens
* Direct, tactile control of lens aperture
* Follow focus control of lens focus

Lenses that adapt well to these requirements will possess a combination of subtle features that are often omitted from manufacturers' data sheets and overlooked in published reviews. While vintage lenses provide full manual controls, their compact, old-school design often makes them unsuitable for use on a rig. At the other extreme, modern trends in auto-focus lens design have eliminated a number of manual lens features that remain essential to videographers. In many cases, the most usable lenses for video come from early generations of auto-focus lenses that combined vintage manual controls with modern lens design.

Here's my list of features that make a lens video-friendly:

* Manual aperture ring
* Direct-coupled focus ring
* Proper focus ring rotation
* Non-rotating outer barrel (internal focus)
* Non-extending outer barrel (internal zoom/focus)
* Constant field of view
* Constant f-stop aperture
* Rotational zoom ring

While few lenses possess all the above features, a good video lens will make up for any deficiencies with solid performance in other aspects.

* Manual aperture ring

Lenses that lack a manual aperture ring are problematic for video.

Vintage manual-focus lenses all have manual aperture rings, and most can be set to an auto-iris mode for in-camera control of aperture in shutter-priority mode. Many auto-focus lenses have eliminated the manual aperture ring, relying entirely on camera controls to set aperture in manual mode. This includes all Lumix, Zuiko Digital, Canon EOS, and Nikon G-type auto-focus lenses, as well as most currently manufactured lenses by Tokina, Tamron, and Sigma.

* Direct-coupled focus ring

Lenses with an electronic focus ring are problematic for video.

While all auto-focus lenses can be manually focused, not all of them are truly manual. The focus rings on Lumix, Zuiko Digital, and many Sigma HSM lenses are not directly coupled to the lens' internal focusing mechanisms. As a result, their focus rings continue to rotate uselessly beyond max and min focus limits. Lenses like this cannot be used on rigs with follow focus attachments, since focus ring position is completely uncalibrated.

* Proper focus ring rotation

Lenses with contrary focus ring rotation are problematic for video.

When mounted on a rig with a follow focus attachment, the focus ring rotation of the lens will determine the rotation direction of the follow focus wheel. Regardless of which side of the lens the FF wheel is mounted on, it's important that focus-pulling direction be consistent among all lenses used on the rig.

With Lumix, Zuiko, EOS, and Sigma lenses, infinity focus is at the counter-clockwise end of focus ring rotation. With Nikon and Pentax lenses, infinity focus is at the clockwise end of focus ring rotation. Tokina, Tamron, and Samyang/Rokinon lenses are usually built with the appropriate focus ring rotation for each type of lens mount. Sigma lenses, however, always rotate in the Lumix direction, regardless of the lens mount. For follow focus use, I prefer lenses that rotate in the Nikon direction because it pulls focus closer as I rotate the FF wheel toward me.

* Non-extending outer barrel

Lenses with an extending outer barrel are problematic for video.

Most zoom lenses, both manual and auto-focus, are designed with outer lens barrels that extend when the lens is zoomed and/or focused. While the barrels on most vintage prime lenses do not rotate, they usually extend when focused. A lens whose length changes can be awkward to use on a rig with a matte box.

* Non-rotating outer barrel

Lenses with a rotating outer barrel are problematic for video.

Most vintage zoom lenses are built with the focus ring on the outer lens barrel. This causes any attached lens filter to rotate as the lens is focused, making these lenses unsuitable for use with polarizer and anamorphic attachments. Most modern auto-focus lenses use internal focusing mechanisms that avoid these issues.

* Constant field of view

Lenses that breathe noticeably while focusing are problematic for video.

The focal length of almost all lenses will change slightly as the lens is focused. This effect, known as "lens breathing", alters the framing of a shot when pulling focus, making the lens appear to zoom as well as shift focus. This can ruin a shot if it is noticeable enough to be distracting.

* Constant f-stop aperture

Lenses with variable f-stops are problematic for video.

On many zoom lenses, the actual aperture will vary when the lens is set at its widest f-stops. This will cause zooming at wide f-stops to visibly affect exposure settings, which can ruin a video clip.

* Rotational zoom ring

Lenses with push-pull zoom rings are problematic for video.

Virtually all modern zoom lenses use individual focus and zoom rings. Many vintage zoom lenses were designed with a combined zoom/focus ring which zooms by sliding along the length of the lens barrel. Lenses like this are usually impractical to use on rigs with follow focus attachments.

In the next post I've reviewed a list of video-friendly manual-focus lenses that I've found well-suited for use with Lumix DSLRs. In addition, you can find a list of auto-focus zoom lenses for Lumix DSLRs at the following link:

http://www.personal-view.com./talks/discussion/859/video-friendly-lenses-for-lumix-dslrs/p5

200-400mm F4 Canon lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:02:54 -0400

Specifications

200–400 mm
4 stops IS
F4-F32
9 blades
25 elements in 20 groups
Minimum focus at 2m
Magnification - 0.15x
Ultrasonic ring AF
Magnesium alloy barrel
Sealed
Filter thread - 52mm for drop in filter
3 position distance limiter
Built-in 1.4x extender (8 elements in 4 groups)m making lens 280-560mm F5.6 lens with 0.21x max magnification
3620 g (7.98 lb)
Diameter - 128 mm (5.04″)
Length - 366 mm (14.41″)

Previews and samples:

http://www.focus-numerique.com/canon-ef-200-400mm-4l-is-usm-extender-1-4x-12-999-euros-news-4250.html

Available at:

http://www.adorama.com/CA2004004.html

14-140mm F3.5-5.6 Panasonic zoom lens, 2013 version

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:21:32 -0400

Specs:

14-140mm lens
Power O.I.S. stabilization
F3.5 on wide - F5.6 on tele
Minimum aperture - F22
Diaphragm blades - 7
14 elements in 12 groups, 2 aspherical + 2 ED lenses
Minumum focus distance - 0.30 m
Weight - 265 g
Diamater - 67 mm
Length - 75 mm
Comes with hood
58 mm filter threads
$699 price

*Preorder links:**

Samples:

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/panasonic-lumix-g-vario-14-140mm-hd-lens-sample-photos-21790

Video:

Check near the end

60mm F2.8 Olympus AF Macro lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 04:47:27 -0400

Specifications:

Min focus distance of 0.19m
1:1 macro lock function
Price - $499

Available at:

Reviews and previews:

Samyang/Rokinon cine lenses

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:28:27 -0400

Rokinon 35mm T1.5 cine lens will be available in U.S in few weeks and Rokinon 24mm T1.5 & 14mm T3.1 cine lens will be available in U.S in September.

Available at:

Manual Lenses and radioactivite?

simurg — Sun, 13 May 2012 18:50:14 -0400

We are using manual lenses. So, which lenses are dangerous in terms of radioactivity? Can we prepare a blacklist of joint work with. Health is more important than technology!

Minolta MD and MC Lenses

kavadni — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:24:44 -0400

This is a place for discussion of Minolta MD or MC lenses

I will try and give a more thought out intro at a later date, and I'll endeavour to put resources in the next post.

http://www.personal-view.com/faqs/camera-usage/minolta-rokkor-lenses-faq

75mm F1.8 Olympus lens topic

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Thu, 24 May 2012 05:06:41 -0400

75mm focal length
F1.8 aperture with circular blades
3 ED and 2 HR lens elements
Premium multi-coating using Olympus ZERO lens coating technology
High speed, silent focusing with MSC lens drive technology
All metal barrel
Precision manual focus ring

Available at:

Price: 799 EUR / $899

MTF, Construction:

Samples:

Previews and reviews:

Tokina Cinema Lenses

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:22:57 -0400

24mm F3.5 Samyang Tilt-Shift lens topic

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 10:34:19 -0400

Aperture - F3.5-22
16 elements in 11 groups / 2 aspherical elements
Minimum Focus Distance - 0.2m
Filter thread - 82mm
Tilt movement - +/-8°; rotates 90° relative to shift movement
Shift movement - +/-12mm; rotates +/- 90° relative to lens mount
Works even on FF cameras

Price: about $999

Available:

AllStar Cine Lenses - PL converted Glass

bannedindv — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:27:15 -0400

AllStar Cine has just announced 2 new lenses -

a 80-200 T3 in PL mount ~$2800 and
a 50mm T1.5 in PL mount ~$2600

I think the 80-200 is Nikkor based and the 50mm might be a Sony/Zeiss? or a Contax?

Fujinon B4 Lens

questech — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:49:55 -0500

Hello Everyone.

It looks like the topic of using 2/3" Eng lenses has died down a bit.

I recently was selling a Servo Powered Zoom Grip with Power Cable and a Battery, but no one seemed to want it ??

After reading numerous posts in the various forums and blogs about people burning out their servos trying to power their lenses, I thought for sure that someone would want to buy a replacement... but no bites.

I think people out there need them, but don't think they will have any luck finding one so don't bother looking in the first place.

Please check out my videos by following the links below. On is for the Grip that I was selling on eBay, and the other is about a lens that I'm selling.

One video explains why and how I built the adapter cables, and the other shows the features of the Fujinon lens that I'm selling. The features include examples of the zoom characteristics.

I would appreciate your feedback, especially about where I might find people who need replacement grips... Where can I find them??

Links:

35-100mm F2.8 X lens topic

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 08:01:13 -0400

Specifications:

Lens Construction - 18 elements in 13 groups (2 ED lenses , 1 UED lens)
Nano Surface Coating
Optical Image Stabilizer - POWER O.I.S.
Focal Length: f=35-100mm (35mm camera equivalent 70-200mm)
Aperture Type: 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
Maximum Aperture: F2.8
Minimum Aperture: F22
Closest Focusing Distance: 0.85m / 2.8ft
Maximum magnification: Approx. 0.1x / 0.2x (35mm camera equivalent)
Filter Size: 58mm / 2.3in
Max. Diameter: Approx 67.4mm / 2.7in
Overall Length: Approx. 99.9mm
Weight: Approx. 360g

Good to have separate one :-)

Reviews and previews:

Samples:

Price: $1499

Available at:

US - http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-H-HS35100-35-100mm-G-Series-Cameras/dp/B009B0X9PI/
US - Offers from other sellers http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B009B0X9PI/
US - http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/model/H-HS35100
EU - http://www.technikdirekt.de/main/de/642488/-/article-panasonic-2-8-35-100-mm-g-x-vario-power-ois.html

Extra:

Anamorphic Pairing

UnTalGalvis — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:04:06 -0400

Well, hello there.

I've been studying Filmmaking for a year and a half now in Colombia and just recently bought a camera (A GH2). My lens collection is almost non existent, with only the 14-42 kit lens and an old Canon FD 50mm 1.8 ridden with fongus, and I'd like to start one.

Because of the look and overall feeling (Also, very rare in the indie/0 budget short film scene in my country) I'd like to go the anamorphic route. However, it is downright impossible to get an anamorphic lens here, so I don't have the chance to try one and then decide if I like it. I have to make those decisions online.

What I'd like to ask is what combinations of taking lens+Anamorphic has given you people the best results?

My two options right now are: Getting an SLR Magic Hyperprime 35mm T0.95 lens now and, after I get my savings account back in shape from that heavy blow, get an anarphic lens to use with it.

Or, getting one of the Dog Schidt lenses - https://www.facebook.com/DogSchidtOptiks?fref=ts -, which are much cheaper and have loads of character AND an anamorphic lens (With clamps, diopters and such)

Anyway, if there's already a thread like this, feel free to close this one up.

Thank you, guys.