Tagged with lens - Personal View Talks

14-140mm lens usage

alcomposer — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 03:25:27 +0000

Hi,

I am sure that there is a topic here about this- however I can't find it after searching half the day.

I am wanting to know if the 14-140mm standard zoom lens is good for matte box usage etc... if not is there another lens? I mainly (only) use primes, so zoom would be just for documentary work. (so auto focus needed for run and gun)

Please let me know your thoughts, lots of guys on PV don't really have much nice to say regarding the 14-140, I have also used it and it is quite slow... :(

Thanks in advance...
@VK if you can find the thread that details this please take the liberty to post and close topic.

Music Video GH2: Creating a vintage look

dlzn — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 16:16:27 +0000

I came up with a concept about a midget traveling around the city, kind of like Alice In Wonderland. Video shot - hand held - and edited by me. Using Panasonic GH2 and just Minolta MD 50mm F1.7. A few close-ups were done with the Sigma 19mm F2.8. Hack Flowmotion 2.

Cheers, D.

FS: Schneider Variogon 18-90mm/f2 S16/1"/BM Pocket

cantsin — Sun, 02 Mar 2014 11:39:37 +0000

Selling my Schneider Variogon 18-90mm/f2, a c-mount zoom with full coverage of 1"/S16, in very good used state: clean glass, intact coating, perfectly working focus and aperture rings. Works very well on the Blackmagic Pocket. With 800g, it's lightweight enough to be used on the camera without additional lens support. Optically, it's better than for example Canon's V6/V7 zooms.

Since the Pocket has been available, this lens is very sought-after, and there are even Ebay offers for $1000. So it wasn't easy for me to figure out its fair and realistic market value.

Chips and Scratches on Lens Glass & Its Real Effects on Image Quality

fosterchen — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 15:17:50 +0000

Everybody wants to keep their lens glass in top shape right?
But what is the real world effects of having scratches and chips in the glass? Does it really show up in the image or is it merely cosmetic? I'm sure there is some psychological reasoning to wanting to have immaculate glass all the time, and having such scratches and even chips would rub most of us the wrong way, hence wanting to sell and replace the lens altogether.

I just bought a really nice lens for a very good price due to the fact it has a few chips and scratches on the front glass.
However, the seller states it has no effect on the image quality.
So I received the lens (a Canon FD 85mm F1.2 L), and initial tests do not show any signs of the chips or scratches, which is a win for me.

Does focal range matter concerning if the chip or scratch will show up in the image? I'm sure for macro lenses it would affect, but telephoto lenses might be more forgiving.

Anyone's thoughts and experiences in using chipped or scratched lenses, please provide!

One Perfect Lens?

matt_gh2 — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:21:55 +0000

I was hoping to get some feedback from anyone who's used the Nikon 17-55 lens (with the f 2.8 available all the way through the zoom) or is familiar with it or other zoom lenses. What do you guys think about this lens as a single lens to shoot a narrative feature film. Our cinematographer wants to use one lens with a zoom as we are occasionally in cramped/tight locations, and the perfect shot is often between the fixed focal length lenses we have (18mm, 28, 50). I'm curious to see if anyone has any experience/knowledge of this lens' image quality, particularly when on a GH2 (will be using one of the Apocalypse Now settings. probably Boom - (thank you Driftwood))

The f 2.8 is pretty good for low light, but for very very low light we'll have ample lights at all time.

So what do you guys think...could this be one perfect lens?

(Here's a link to the lens at B@H - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/300490-USA/Nikon_2147_17_55mm_f_2_8G_ED_IF_AF_S.html

What GH2 lens setup should I go with?

regaliafilms — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 22:16:51 +0000

Hey, so I've had a GH2 for a bit now, and I'm in need of some nice lenses, I did some research and I came up with two different lens setups. Can't decide which one I should pick so if the community here could help me it would be very wonderful.

SETUP 1: Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7, Sigma 30mm f/1.4, Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

SETUP 2: Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8, Nikon 28mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor , Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens

I'm going to be filming for the most part, short films, and I want lenses that will give me a nice cinematic feel? (can't find the right word to use here) But, just want to get your guys' opinions on these setups and what you guys think I should do. I am on a budget here so if you are going to make other suggestions for setups please try to keep it below $850. Thanks!

Eyemo Mount to M4/3 Adapter?

goanna — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 03:19:29 +0000

I have a few Eyemo cameras and some nice lenses which rarely get used since I shoot hardly any 35mm film now.

Some time ago I wrote to Ryszard of foto-akcesoria.com.pl asking if he could make up an Eyemo-> M4/3 adapter. He replied:

I think it would be possible to make an adapter for MFT system. I don't know exact technical details of Eyemo cameras so you would have to send me one lens in order to make measurement.

He's in Poland. I'm in Aus and reluctant to post my lenses away. By some chance, does anybody live near have a lens they can show this guy?

BTW, you can get some very good high-end lenses in the Eyemo mount, from older Cookes to modern (ex-NASA) General Scientifics. They're cheaper than some other mounts and I suspect the lack of adapters might be one reason.

See Eyemo lenses on Ebay

First Paid work with the GH3 - Jan Wheeler: Canadian Wilderness Artist

tylerknight — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 17:28:05 +0000

Last fall, I picked up the GH3 after owning the GH1 and GH2.

This is a promotional video I was hired to shoot for Canadian Wilderness Artist, Jan Wheeler.

The entire video was shot with the GH3, RJ Lens Turbo FD-M4/3, Canon FD 50mm f1.4, Canon FD 24mm F2.8 S.S.C. & Konova 24" Slider.

This was also the first shoot with my new RJ Lens Turbo and it performed AMAZINGLY as you can see!

'Graded' with film convert pro 2.

Lenses to use with GH4 / 4K Cameras

JanH — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 13:37:30 +0000

I'm pretty excited about the potential of the GH4 (and I suppose any other 4K cameras at $2,000 or so). I am currently using the GH13, mainly in 720p mode with a variety of legacy full frame lenses. Canon FD, Minolta MD, Nikon, Helios, Pentax etc. These all produce a lovely image, less clinical than the Panasonic 14-140 kit lens, IMHO.

Now with 4k coming along, I'm wondering if these older lenses will have any chance of producing the detailed images that the higher resolution sensors are capable of. Or, whether the way forward would be to use an RJ or Metabones speed booster with these lenses to get the detail/ resolution? It would be a shame to not be able to get the benefits of 4k unless using m43 lenses.

Does anyone have any experience, or opinions on this subject? I'd appreciate any comments.

Olympus 12mm, 45mm and Panasonic 25mm

monowav — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 20:31:55 +0000

12mm and caps - $650 25mm, ND filter, bag, box, and caps - $450 45mm, ND filter, box and caps - $300

3% paypal and $10 shipping for shipping.

I have a mint Olympus 12mm f2, Panasonic 25mm f1.4, and Olympus 45mm f1.8. All lenses include caps. The 12mm has a ND filter, that can fit the 25mm too. The 45mm has a ND filter and a lens hood.

I am willing to meet locally in LA, too.

Shipping method USPS

Shipping charge No more than $10 per item.

Handling time 1-2 Day Turnaround

References ebay: jaksnak91

Please message me for more info.

Thanks!

Canon Cinema Primes

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:05:05 +0000

Details at:

Available at:

Other

12mm f/2.0 Olympus m43 Lens - $550

kingmixer — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 15:55:37 +0000

This lens is in perfect and working condition – no problems at all. It's great glass, it's fast, and this one comes with a UV Filter, Step up Ring, and follow focus gear on the lens (I can easily remove, of you'd like, and it doesn't harm lens). Of course, it also comes with front and back caps too. See pictures, and if you have any questions just ask. I'm asking for 550 plus shipping. Thank You

FS: Contineo Cage, Panasonic 14mm, and Batteries "Pocket Kit" (Closed for Ebay Links :-( )Still FS

Inean — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 08:32:49 +0000

CLOSED FOR PUT EBAY LINKS. SORRY. ARTICLES STILL AVALAIBLE.

Hi all ! Because professional requirements, i change from the pocket to the BMCC, so on sale accessories like new (I think 3 times use the pocket at home) ! If you are interested, comment and I teach !

VIEWFACTOR Cage + Grip Handwood ( Laser " Kraken " Screenprint , you can baptize your little like mine xD ) + Cold Shoe Mount . For me, the most Balanced Cage , with total protection and affordable ( even with shipping from the U.S. and tariffs) . 165EUR
Panasonic 14mm F2.5 - ( mft ) ( Black ) . Basic lens and excellent results ,that it remains pocket "pocket" . Adapter to put 52mm filters . 133EUR Auction in ebay.
2 Chargers and 4 batteries ( 2 European and 2 Japanese Patona ) Autonomy very similar to the original 20 Enel. News. All KIT 24 EUR.

It was my original kit for BMPCC , so if someone is starting think it's the basics to get out and burn ! Shipping costs by the buyer ! Whatever you ask, and if you want by private , accept paypal ! Some pictures here(if you want more ask for them ) Based In Spain!

Greetings and good shots for this 2014!

Sold: MInolta 58mm 1.2 - Takumar 50 1.4 - Takumar 35 2.0

gameb — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 02:16:59 +0000

Seling these 3 lenses: Minolta Rokkor 58 1.2 390€ Takumar 50 1.4 100€ Takumar 35 2.0 100€. The lenses are used but in good conditions, only the Tak 35/2 has a little dent on the thread but filter still goes on smoothly. Prices are plus shipping.

edit: Rokkor is not available any more

FS: 58mm Century Anamorphic Adapter 1.33x

cam_boy — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 18:15:42 +0000

Back up for sale is my 58mm anamorphic adapter from Century. Again it is in flawless condition and has seen little to no action at all. It was babied quite a bit, so I consistently had either my Tokina Diopter attached to it or a UV filter to prevent from any dust or scratches.

Starting bid is $0.99, so have at it!

Caleb

Fisheye for GH2 : Rokinon 7.5mm f3.5 OR Rokinon 8mm f2.8 with adapter ?

TruHype — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 04:41:27 +0000

Hello everyone,

I just recently wanted to buy a fisheye lens to filming skateboard videos, but I came across 2 different fisheyes :

The Rokinon 7.5mm f3.5 for Micro 4/3

The Rokinon 8mm f2.8 for Sony E-mount (NEX-7, NEX-5, NEX-3...) + Adapter

The thing is I know the Rokinon for M4/3 is going to fit directly on my camera (tried it in a shop), but the Rokinon for Sony is much faster, but maybe a little less wide...

Can you please help me choose ?

Thank you.

20-40mm F2.8-4 ED WR Pentax Limited lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 22:56:26 +0000

Designed for APS-C
Quiet focusing
Weather sealed
Hand-machined aluminum body
71mm diameter, 68.5mm length
283g
Available in black or silver
$1000
Available in December
Soft lens case, metal lens hood are included

FS: Tokina Achromatic +0.4 closeup with redstan front filter clamp

cam_boy — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 14:26:23 +0000

I am selling my Tokina Achromat +0.4 diopter along with a redstan 72mm front filter clamp. I have had these for a year now and they have endured little to no use. The glass is flawless and has been protected by a UV filter ever since I attached it to my anamorphic. I also have the original packaging along with a beautiful protective case.

The tokina can be seen attached to my century anamorphic (the century anamorphic is no longer for sale)

$380/obo plus shipping to anywhere in the world.

If you have a question or are willing to throw me an offer, please PM me.

Thank you

25mm f/1.4 Pentax C22525KP 1" C Mount opinions?

jclmedia — Wed, 16 May 2012 04:13:51 +0000

Ive been looking to get a good low light lens for my gh2 for a while now since i only have the 14-140.

Some have suggested in getting:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/546271-REG/Pentax_C22525KP_C22525KP_1_C_Mount.html

somthing similar to that.

8mm F3 fisheye Kodak / Sakar m43 lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 15:10:13 +0000

Lens seems to be early prototype now.

Via: http://www.thephoblographer.com/2013/10/25/surprise-surprise-sakar-bringing-fast-kodak-branded-glass-micro-four-thirds/

Need your help: Need OCT-18 to M43 adapter for shoot in 7 days

matt_gh2 — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 15:19:28 +0000

I've got a shoot in 7 days and really need an OCT-18 to M43 adapter for my Lomo lenses. If anyone has one that they'd like to sell, or even rent for a few days, please let me know. Thanks. (Normally I would order from Ciecio7 on ebay but the shipping time is too long.) Hopefully someone has one and can ship to me via 3-day shipping and save the day. Much appreciated.

SOLD: GH2 + Fujinon B4 ENG/Documentary Kit

BobbyMcDonald — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 22:31:53 +0000

Selling my trusty GH2 basic kit. This setup has covered the large majority of my video needs for awhile now, but trying to raise some extra cash for Burning Man, and cleaning out the old camera shelf. The camera is in great shape and comes with: 1 GH2 (obviously) grey, hacked (can return firmware to stock or any patch on request) 3 Panasonic batteries, all keep full charge, 1 Panasonic charger like new, 1 64GB Sandisk Pro Extreme SD card - this is the king, what you need for driftwood's and others top shelf patches. Has yet to fail me. 1 Fujinon Pegasus III B4 lens w/ rubber hood and hand brace 1 Cieco7 B4 -> m4/3 adapter with tripod mount 1 77mm circular polarizer, uv filter and homemade vari-nd

Everything is in great working order, and good to great cosmetically. The lens covers the equivalent of 31mm-438mm, a 14x range! This lens is a legend and a workhorse, not clinically sharp, but still holds great detail, especially in the center... a great match to the super sharp GH2. Comes with hand mount and the power zoom should work fine if hooked up to a 12v power source.

I'd prefer to sell as a set, but would be willing to part it out if the lens were to sell first. Asking $885

I'll get pics up tomorrow, I'm happy to answer any questions.

Thanks.

FS: Voigtlander 25mm F0.95 MFT Lens - Like new Condition

InnerSpark — Sun, 06 Oct 2013 04:39:24 +0000

The Voigt is in beautiful shape, absolutely no fungus, haze scratches, cosmetic wear or anything. My everyday carry lens, if I carried it everyday. Comes with front/rear cap, 67mm step up ring w/ voigt cap.

PRICE DROP $710 + Shipping via Paypal. If interested please email me at:

innersparkfilms@gmail.com

Thanks!

25mm m4/3 fast lenses comparison topic

goanna — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:22:50 +0000

At present, the fastest lenses to watch are the existing Voigtlander Nokton 25 f/0.95 and the proposed SLR Magic f/0.95

Full list of contenders: (will be amended according to contributions)

Leica Panasonic DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4
Olympus 25mm f/1.8
SLR Magic f/0.95
Voigtlander Nokton 25 f/0.95

(This original post revised, thanks Vitaliy)

Back on sale: custom Rewo cage with O'Connor universal baseplate

Tobsen — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 03:34:54 +0000

It is back on sale for a new price! My great GH2 custom cage/baseplate setup that is extremely robust, lightweight and flexible:

Custom Rewo Cage (customized with new screws and anti-twist plate to be used with O'Connor universal baseplate)
O'Connor universal baseplate. Very customizable. Future proof. Usually around 475 Euros!!!

Custom cage and baseplate 375 Euro. Shipping not included

I also sell my 10 Bar UNDERWATERHOUSING with barrel fitting the 14-42mm or a Nokton 25mm.

650 Euro

Location: Bremen, Germany.

Schneider Super Cinelux Anamorphic

JohnBarlow — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 14:49:19 +0000

Anyone have one of these?.

The coarse focus is done on the Cinelux via a thumb screw at the front but the fine focus is done on the imaging lens attached to the rear so there are two focus controls to worry about.

I am interested in a modification, but first I have some questions

1 have you taken one apart? - if so please post pictures

2 the focus range is 3m - INF, via a small knob - how many full turns to go from near to far?

3 is the focus low torque or high (stiff), could it take a pinion gear for gearing or servo/stepper?

GH2 for sale $550

vicharris — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 19:22:29 +0000

Selling my Bcam GH2. Have two, for sure selling one and this one is is great condition, the other, well it's been battle tested ;) Anyways not a scratch on her and comes with a spare, aftermarket battery and all the crap that comes with the box originally. Selling my 14mm pancake as well if you're interested in that. Prob do some sort of discount together. PM and we can talk if you're interested. I'm located in Los Angeles. Shipping shouldn't be more than $20 or so for continental US. I almost feel stupid putting pics up here but here ya go!

Vic

Panasonic DMW-MA1 4/3 to mFT adapter, CZ Jena 35mm, Sigma 19mm, lots of FD lenses for sale

Tokyo03 — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 00:53:03 +0000

For sale: 1) SOLD! Lumix GH2 Silver (Made in Japan ver) - It was purchased in Japan in Jan 2013 and was brought it back to the US. It's in great condition. Never been abused and has been well taken care.

2) SOLD! Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN M43 Great condition.

3) Panasonic DMW-MA1 Lumix G Four Thirds DSLR Lens Mount Adapter FT - MFT adapter - Great condtion $80usd + shipping

4) SOLD! Singer 16-D 2x Anamorphic lens (See the pix below...) It will come with a case and lens caps. It throws beautiful blue flares. I was using this with Helios 58mm and works great.

5) SOLD! Panasonic Lumix 14mm F2.5 M43 Pancake lens - Silver

6) Canon FD 50mm F3.5 Macro lens $60 usd+ shipping

7) Canon FD 24mm F2.8 prime lens $50 usd+ shipping

8) Sigma FD 50mm F2.8 prime lens $40 usd+ shipping

9) Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 35mm 2.8 lens - It works great as a macro lens too. $180 usd + shipping

10) Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm 2.8 lens - Aperture blades only open and close when the lens is facing downwards - it could be easy fix. $30 usd + shipping

Pickup is available in Las Vegas, NV. I'll accept Paypal.

Substitute a M42 mount by a MFT mount

gameb — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 03:44:35 +0000

Anybody knows something about substituting a M42 mount by a MFT mount? Any tutorials? I saw a lens being sold that was modified in this way. No adapter needed any more. Appreciate any infos about it.

Hacking electronic gearing of panasonic lenses?

2wheelsimon — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 08:27:23 +0000

I have attempted to find where to locate this post and I hope this is right.

Just bought an Edelkrone FF for my GH3 rig and it is really nice but a thought occurred to me. The "throw" on the follow focus is very small when using the Edelkrone "tie-wrap" type gears, so I wondered if it is possible to affect the gearing ratio of the fly-by-wire focus of the Panasonic lens (especially 12-35 and 35-100). Would make subtle adjustments of focus a lot easier. I realise I could ask the same question of Edelkrone to see can they produce different gearing (unlikely it has to be said) or maybe could try a much bigger diameter lens gear, but a way to lower the sensitivity of the lens would be really handy (let you leave on lens gear...) - for me anyway.

Simon