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Choosing set of lenses for micro 4/3
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  • Chaos123xChaos123x

    For the best Bokeh get the 50mm 0.95 Lecia Noctilux and a M mount adapter. It cost more than a used car though.

  • AlexAlex

    True, but The Lens is close to € 10.000,- and you have to wait 6 month in line ....

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    @Chaos123x

    Be reasonable.

    As suggesting to beginner (most probably) top lenses will result only in the waste of time while he'll be waiting for them rather than shooting. And in practical shooting you don't need F0.95 lenses.

  • AlexAlex

    @rajamalik if $$ is not that much of a Limit, you should consider getting a set of Zeiss compact primes. If you can't find time to use them, they still will look very sexy in your shelf!

    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/718720-REG/Zeiss_1848_232_PL_Custom_7_Lens_Compact_Prime.html

  • rajamalikrajamalik

    50mm 0.95 Lecia Noctilux thats too much,.but, best alternatives are Magic HyperPrime 50mm f0.95 and Nokton 50mm f1.1 with M mount adapter

  • Chaos123xChaos123x

    Don't get the old Micro Four Thirds 50mm Hyperprime it sucks. The new M mount one is supposed to be awesome but it won't come out till after September and doesn't have a price yet.

  • bostonmikebostonmike

    I found a Nikkor 50mm 1.4 AIS on Ebay for $158 and a Nikon 28mm f2.8 AIS for $135...I have only $300 to spend, so I thought this might be a good set. I haven't purchased them yet. I own the 14-140mm kit lens.

    I recently saw a video I liked that had a Vivitar 28-90mm f2.8 lens and a Konica Hexanon 40mm f1.8 lens that I liked. I found them for $139 and $70 on Ebay....and another fixed lens Vivitar 28mm AIS f2.8 for $80.

    Much of where I will be shooting is right here in the city, lots of shaded streets, under bridges, subway, in vehicles, as well as indoor and bright outdoor settings, etc..so I want lenses that can cover a wide variety of light situations. I love the look of rich contrast and I didn't think the Canon 50mm samples showed much of that. I don't want to be spending money on a focal length that I already have covered with the 14-140 unless it gives me a lot more options as far as light goes...and I will be shooting almost entirely with video, few seldom using the lens for stills.

    I would love some input from people who have more experience with any of these lenses. I'm trying to make the most out of my limited $$$. Thanks a lot!

  • rajamalikrajamalik

    what about sigma 84mm 1.4 ?? hai what adapter do we need to use sigma lenses and nikon lenses??

  • rajamalikrajamalik

    @soundgh2

    tell me more about Rokkor 58 1.2 any sample videos???

  • soundgh2soundgh2

    I have - in studio till Monday now tho but will post some - Creamiest lens I have along with Pentacon 135 (15 blade version) even more so than the Lomos and v sharp

    Some chat here about it

    http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=546584

  • rajamalikrajamalik

    Nokton 25mm f0.95 always rocks with gh2

  • svartsvart

    You can find nikon 50 and 24mm lenses on ebay for a lot cheaper than those prices..

  • bostonmikebostonmike

    That Nokton is a beautiful lens. I like that bathroom video. Too bad out of my price range.

    Svart, I ended up getting a Vivitar 28mm f2.8 for $55, a Konica Hexanon 40mm f1.8 for $77 and a Sigma 24mm f2.8 for $50. The Vivitar has a Canon FD mount, so I ordered one one of those adapters from Rainbow Imaging. I guess I'll have to wait to see what adapters will work with the other two. I paid a little more than I probably should have for the Vivitar and Konica, since I did see them cheaper, but I wanted them in very good condition. The Sigma I think I got a decent deal on, since I saw two similar for about $160, but we'll see what condition its in when it arrives. There may be a reason for that cheaper price. I'll post a video testing them out when I get them delivered and set up. I'm dying to check out that Konica in some low light settings.

  • spacewigspacewig

    @Chaos123x

    Didn't want to post in this quasi-schizophrenic thread but wanted to correct you: The 12mm in not strictly focus by wire. When you pull down on the focus barrel it becomes a regular stopped focus lens. Hence the distance scale on the shaft (revealed when the barrel is set to manual focus position).

  • Chaos123xChaos123x

    Thanks for dropping knowledge spacewig I did not know that.

    As for the OP I would reccomend spending the big money on the 25mm Nokton and then hunting around thrift stores, farmers markets, and craigslist for old FD and other vintage glass that you can get for a bargain.

    My friend got a whole set of Minolta primes all for $80 the first thrift shop he checked. When he got home the lenses covered his entire coffee table!!

  • rajamalikrajamalik

    @chaos123x yes even i would recommend the same "nokton 25mm 0.95 is superb in f2 setting it gives sharper picture too"

    see i speculated only in 85mm tag. canon L 85mm 1.2 or zeiss 85mm 1.4 or nikon 85mm 1.4,..lot in mind,..but i preferred to stick with old canon 85mm 1.2 i dont know exactly which is the best. but there are few videos with 85mm 1.2 canon and gh2,..here is one,...

  • stoneystoney

    Lumix 14mm 2.5 + optionally DMW-GWC1

    Leica 25mm 1.4 DG or Nokton 25mm 0.95

    M.Zuiko 45mm 1.8 or Nokton 58mm 1.4

    Lumix 14-140 or 45-175

  • fatpigfatpig

    you can always get a rokkor 50mm 1.7 for about 30 bucks on ebay... its a great lens with nice bokeh. Used it with GH2 on my short documentary, which even won an award in germany. :)

  • Chaos123xChaos123x

    For 50mm I would take a look at the Minolta 50mm 1.4 or the Super Takumar 50mm 1.4 radioactive lens.

  • rajamalikrajamalik

    these 2 lenses Minolta 50mm 1.4, Super Takumar 50mm 1.4 ,..can do better bokeh than nokton 50mm f1.1 lens???

  • Chaos123xChaos123x

    No but you can them for way cheaper.

  • rajamalikrajamalik

    oh,... i can afford it,...if its the best,..not so much but ok if its best,.i mostly prefer if its much cheaper and comparatively good with these expensive glasses. can minoltaand takumar can get such grade,... i beleive magic hyperprime 50mm f0.95 reaches the comparative standard with nokton,...but they are all above $1000

  • Chaos123xChaos123x

    SLR magic hyperprime 50mm f0.95 for Micro Four thirds is a awful CCTV lens, really soft and crappy.

    The SLR Magic Hyperprime 50mm 0.95 for M-Mount is supposed to be almost as good as the $11,000 Lecia Noctilux, but it is not out yet.

    Check it out. stevehuffphoto.com

  • rajamalikrajamalik

    oh thats cool, information....... hai let me ask u something,.. do canon fd 85mm 1.2 L manual older generation lens does fantastic than any other 85mm lenses?? is it true??? does it has any proof that canon is the best in 85mm especially this f1.2 model??

  • Chaos123xChaos123x

    Maybe you should consider getting all Voightlander Nokton lenes that way all your footage will match.

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