Lenses https://personal-view.com/talks/categories/lenses/p27/feed.rss Sat, 23 Nov 24 04:21:33 +0000 Lenses en-CA Zeiss Milvus lenses https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/13686/zeiss-milvus-lenses Thu, 10 Sep 2015 08:25:50 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 13686@/talks/discussions

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50mm F1.2 Samyang XP Lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/19039/50mm-f1.2-samyang-xp-lens Sun, 18 Feb 2018 14:58:21 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 19039@/talks/discussions image

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30mm F2.8 Panasonic macro https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/12438/30mm-f2.8-panasonic-macro Mon, 23 Feb 2015 07:36:56 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 12438@/talks/discussions image

Elegantly designed with a sharp, metallic black finish, the new 30mm macro lens perfectly matches the style of the latest LUMIX G interchangeable lens cameras. With a 30mm (35mm camera equivalent: 60 mm) wide angle and a high speed f/2.8 aperture, the lens provides sharp, high contrast image rendering. Utilising 1x life-size magnification, deep depth of field, and a focusing distance starting at just 0.105 m, the lens offers excellent performance even when shooting true-to-life macro shots.

A durable and reliable metal mount means the lens is perfectly suited for day-to-day use, while the multi-coated lens elements minimise ghosting and flaring to further enhance shooting performance. With a 240 fps Drive Auto Focus (AF) and MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), you can achieve fast, accurate focusing and stable framing with every shot.

The 30mm macro will be available in black from May 2015 for around 399.

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35-100mm m43 small lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/8465/35-100mm-m43-small-lens Thu, 17 Oct 2013 08:20:40 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 8465@/talks/discussions image

Specs

  • Stabilizer - MEGA O.I.S
  • 7 bladed aperture
  • 12 lenses in 9 groups
  • 2 ED lenses, one aspheric
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12-60mm F3.5-5.6 Power OIS Panasonic lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/14641/12-60mm-f3.5-5.6-power-ois-panasonic-lens Tue, 23 Feb 2016 08:36:57 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 14641@/talks/discussions image

Specs

PR

Panasonic is introducing a new zoom interchangeable lens, the LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. (35 mm camera equivalent: 24-120 mm) for the LUMIX G line of Micro Four Thirds System cameras. Featuring a splash/dust-proof design, the new lens offers a versatile 5x zoom range of 24-120mm (35mm camera equivalent) that covers a variety of daily shooting situations from dynamic landscapes to portraits.

For everyone interested in a modern alternative to bulky DSLR interchangeable lenses, Panasonic LUMIX Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds lenses deliver impressive, no-compromise optical performance. The durable, all-weather LUMIX 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 Lens features the highest standards of detail and sharpness. Built for travel and great photo and video capture, it comes complete with a splash and dustproof sealed body.** And with Dual I.S. (Image Stabilization) compatibility, you'll shoot with unprecedented hand-held stability anywhere you go.

Incorporating an inner focus drive system and a stepping motor, the new LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. is capable of smooth, silent operation to work with the camera’s high-speed, high-precision contrast AF system for both photo and video recording. It is also compatible with the sensor drive at max. 240 fps to take maximum advantage of cameras with high-speed AF. This stunning AF performance is able to record 4K video, where precise focusing is required.

Seven blades give the aperture a rounded shape that produces an attractively smooth effect in out-of-focus areas when shooting at larger aperture settings. A highly reliable metal mount assures durability for active use, and uses multi-coated lens elements that minimize ghosts and flare to further enhance its shooting performance.

It also features 0.54x (35mm camera equiv.) magnification capability for impressive macro close-up shots. Comprised of 11 elements in 9 groups, the lens system features three aspherical lenses and an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens which effectively suppresses spherical distortion or chromatic aberration to achieve stunning picture quality.

The LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. will be available in May at www.shop.panasonic.com and valued channel partners in metallic black for $499.99.

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B4 lenses and mounting solutions https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/412/b4-lenses-and-mounting-solutions Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:36:45 +0000 qwerty123 412@/talks/discussions Canon lenses

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Fujinon lenses

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The only adapter I've seen is this one: http://bit.ly/obeiGG

Looks nice, but it costs $320!!!!! (seems very over-priced)

Anyone know of alternatives?

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70-200mm F4 L IS II USM EF Canon Lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/19211/70-200mm-f4-l-is-ii-usm-ef-canon-lens Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:20:55 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 19211@/talks/discussions Rumored specs

  • Still focused on photos mostly, hence USM motor
  • Better IS with one extra stop of stabilization
  • Better sealing against dust and moisture
  • Announcement within few months
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75mm F0.95 Meyer-Optik Goerlitz Nocturnus Lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/19557/75mm-f0.95-meyer-optik-goerlitz-nocturnus-lens Thu, 26 Apr 2018 09:42:10 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 19557@/talks/discussions image Nocturnus 0.95/75 mm becomes world's fastest 75mm lens with 15 aperture blades

Available for Leica M, Sony and Fuji X

Again Meyer optic reaches for the next big step. But this time it's a big one: the creation of the fastest 75mm lens worldwide causes a stir

  • sharpness with aperture of 0.95 - 16
  • the fastest 75 mm lens of the world
  • with 15 aperture blades
  • a Bokeh ideal for portrait photography in difficult light conditions
  • a lens that creates a three-dimensional appearance separating the subject from the background in a characteristic manner
  • compatible with Leica M, Sony E and Fuji X
  • clickless aperture ring
  • Made in Germany
  • Highest requirements for the glasses used

Expected launch: May 2018

Special Early Bird Price until 20.05.2018: 1899 €, expected MSRP €3499
Available camera mounts: Leica M, Sony E and Fuji X

More Information: https://www.meyer-optik-goerlitz.com/en/nocturnus-75-f0.95

Meyer-Optik-Goerlitz: Again in the leading position for available light photography
Already in the 1920s, Meyer brought lenses to market which were the fastest lenses of their time: the Kinoplasmat 75/f1. 5. Later the Primoplan 1.9/58 was to become the fastest standard lens for the famous Exakta camera, which was sold in the USA as "Kine night Exakta". At this time Meyer-Optik Goerlitz was considered as the most prominent manufacturer of available light lenses, so called "giants of light" and in 2016 the company presented the Nocturnus 0.95/50 mm for the first time now available in its third version.

Now Meyer is following the legacy of creating the fastest 75mm lens in the world like it once did with the Kinoplasmat. The Nocturnus 0.95/75 mm lens is a full format lens available for Sony E, Fuji X and Leica M. The company also intends to follow with a 35mm lens later in order to complete its Nocturnus line.

The Nocturnus provides unsurpassed portrait images

Like its "little brother" -- the Nocturnus 50 -- the Nocturnus 0.95/75 delivers outstanding performance with a ully opened aperture 0.95 for Sony E, Fuji X and Leica M photographers.

With its aperture at 0.95 and its 15 steel aperture blades with antireflection coating the Noctunrus 50 delivers an appearance and imaging which cannot be obtained by any other lens. This opens creative opportunities especially in "people photography" under difficult light conditions.

75mm focal length, 15 Steel Aperture Blades: #1 and Only in the World of Available Light Photography

World premier! 75mm focal length, 15 steel aperture blades along with a maximum aperture of 0.95 is only available in the portfolio of Meyer-Optik Goerlitz. This combination allows photographers who are using Leica M, Sony E or Fuji X to make use of the outstanding creative opportunities by the conscious use of depth of field, sharpness and bokeh. The 15 blades aperture was designed by Dr. Prenzel from Goerlitz and the mechanical components of the aperture are built by Otto Niemann precision mechanics from Berlin. Otto Niemann has been one of the specialists in the production of iris diaphragms since 1945. Of course, the aperture of the Nocturnus 0.95/75 is adjustable to infinty. The mechanical quality is outstanding and as a result the Nocturnus 0.95 / 75mm is a tool, that the photographer can rely on all his life.

Handmade Masterpieces

The Nocturnus 0.95/75 is a handmade masterpiece. Trained expert staff and state of the art technology make each Meyer-Optik Goerlitz lens a masterpiece in itself. Meyer-Optik Goerlitz employs a selected staff who put in all their experience and pride to produce a perfect Meyer-Optik Goerlitz Nocturnus 0.95/75. The company offers guided tours in its production facilities in Hamburg, Germany, to give customers an insight into the high production standards.

Photography at the speed of light

The combination of 75mm and the unique aperture of f 0.95 creates images of an unmet aesthetic especially when shot wide open, generating a three dimensional appearance where the subject seems to be stepping out of the image. The Bokeh is smooth and under the appropriate condition may contain some sharp edged light circles.

Each shot is of unique sharpness, depth of field and Bokeh characteristic.

Technical Specification

  • Focal Length: 75mm
  • Aperture range: f0.95 - f16
  • Mounts: Fuji X, Sony E, Leica M
  • Angle of view: 32°
  • Minimum Focal Distance: 0,9m
  • Filter Thread: 72mm
  • Elements/Glasses: 5 Elements in 5 Groups
  • Aperture Blades: 15, with special anti-reflex coating
  • Weight: ~ 750g
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28mm F3.5 STM Canon EF-M Macro Lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/15064/28mm-f3.5-stm-canon-ef-m-macro-lens- Tue, 10 May 2016 12:02:21 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 15064@/talks/discussions image

  • Create superb macro shots with unique in-built Macro Lite
  • Get closer to bring out new levels of detail
  • Pin sharp images with Hybrid IS and unique design
  • Compact stylish design that’s an ideal match for the EOS M
  • Easily record smooth movies
  • $300 at http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-M-28mm-Macro-STM/dp/B01FFACQYW/
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25-100mm F2.8 Laowa APS-C Sony E mount Zoom Lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/19499/25-100mm-f2.8-laowa-aps-c-sony-e-mount-zoom-lens Thu, 19 Apr 2018 23:27:25 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 19499@/talks/discussions image

Only such horrible photo posted for now.

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42-420mm Angenieux Optimo Anamorphic https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/19402/42-420mm-angenieux-optimo-anamorphic- Sat, 07 Apr 2018 12:12:01 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 19402@/talks/discussions image

Features

  • 2:1 horizontal squeeze achieved by cylinder optics in the rear part of the lens
  • Perfect homogeneity of color, contrast, resolution and low distortion typical of the optimo series
  • Constant T4.5 across zoom range, no ramping
  • Minimal breathing suitable for rack focusing
  • Close Focus of (1.24m/4’1“ feet) enables extreme close-up shots
  • Reduced distortion on all focal lengths and all focus distances
  • One of the lightest and most compact anamorphic zooms of its range
  • Precise and ergonomic focus ring with scale rotation of 320 degrees & over 40 focus marks.
    Interchangeable focus scale ring from feet to meters
  • Available in PL mount. Easily interchangeable with PV Panavision mount
  • Thanks to the IRO technology™, the Optimo 42-420 A2S, with a spherical kit option, can be converted to a spherical 25-250 T3.5 zoom by swapping the rear group and appropriate rings
  • Precise and rugged travelling of the zoom and focus groups using Angenieux classic rod mechanical guiding system
  • Suited for extreme production environments (temperature range from -20°C to +45°C)
  • Compatible with 1.4x and 2x extenders: 84-840mm T9 (wit 2x)
  • Built-in lens encoder provides lens metadata (focus, zoom, T-stop) via standard cooke protocol or technology in both spherical and anamorphic configurations
  • Lens data can be displayed on camera monitors to assist critical focusing and be recorded in camera to support VFX/post production work
  • Front thread for optional protective glass

https://www.angenieux.com/collections/optimo-anamorphic-lens-line/optimo-anamorphic-42-420-a2s/

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15mm F3.8 Naiad Art Lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/19382/15mm-f3.8-naiad-art-lens Fri, 06 Apr 2018 08:13:56 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 19382@/talks/discussions image

Specs

  • Focal Length: 15mm
  • Lens Coating: Multi-coated
  • Aperture Range: f/3.8 - f/22
  • Closest Focusing Distance: 0.01m, or 0.4 inches
  • Field of View: 135°
  • Convertible Lens Base Mounts: Canon EF, Nikon F or Pentax K
  • Multi-Scaled Diaphragm Aperture: f/3.8 - f/22
  • Lens Construction: 9 elements in 7 groups
  • Filter Compatibility: 100mm (width) x ≥10mm (length) x 2mm (depth) rectangular filters

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50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 CINE-SERVO Canon zoom, small lens below $100000 https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/11575/50-1000mm-t5.0-8.9-cine-servo-canon-zoom-small-lens-below-100000 Fri, 17 Oct 2014 01:52:36 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 11575@/talks/discussions image

With the increasing use of large-format single-sensor 4K cameras for field productions like sports and nature documentaries, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has introduced the new ultra-telephoto CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 Ultra-Telephoto Zoom lens. With the world's longest focal length (75-1500mm with its built-in 1.5x extender) and highest (20x) magnification among Super 35mm zoom lensesi, the new CINE-SERVO zoom lens offers cinematographers new possibilities for shooting scenes in HD, 2K and 4K on single-sensor cameras. The new Canon CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm zoom lens is an ultra-telephoto lens with superb 4K optical performance and a removable Digital Drive unit to accommodate either broadcast or cinema-style production.

"The use of large-sensor 4K cameras is rapidly spreading beyond motion pictures and episodic television, into many new types of productions such as broadcast sports and nature documentaries," said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "We are proud to deliver a lens with the advanced 4K optical performance, impressive focal range and operational versatility required to serve the creative needs of today's growing community of 4K and UHD image makers."

Available in either EF- or PL-mount, the new Canon CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 Ultra-Telephoto Zoom lens leverages Canon's decades of expertise in optical design, computer simulation, and advanced glass materials to achieve a balance of ultra-telephoto 4K optical performance and image brightness with a compact form factor of only 15.9 inches in length (PL version) and a weight of just 14.6 pounds. This combination of advantages provides outstanding aberration correction and high image quality extending from the center of the image to all edges. For professional users, this lens enables close-up 4K imaging of wildlife subjects or athletes while maintaining the physical distances necessary in such shooting situations.

Ruggedly built, the durable new Canon CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 Ultra-Telephoto Zoom lens features a removable Digital Drive unit for traditional EFP-style (electronic field production) operation with a convenient zoom/rocker switch, programmable zoom and focus settings, and data connections for use with broadcast-type field/studio servo-demand controls for zoom and focus. Removal of the drive unit enables Cinema-style operation of the CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm lens, including clearly engraved barrel markings, an 11-blade iris to help achieve smooth "bokeh," and compatibility with lens-support rods, matte boxes, and other cinema accessories.

Lens-Camera Communication

The new Canon CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 Ultra-Telephoto Zoom lens is compliant with industry-standard camera-to-lens communication protocols to help ensure compatibility and maximum performance with multiple brands and models of 4K, UHD and HD cameras. These standards include 12-pin serial communication (common to major broadcast camera brands), Cooke's /i Technology and Canon EOS-LENS data communication technology (employed by the EOS C500, EOS-1D C, EOS C300 and EOS C100 Cinema cameras). In the case of the Canon Cinema EOS system, precise lens data - including aperture setting - is displayed in the EOS camera's viewfinder, as well as recorded in the video file as metadata along with the model name of the lens and the given focal-length setting.

Broadcast-Style Operation

The new Canon CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 Ultra-Telephoto Zoom lens integrates advanced broadcast-style operability features that Canon developed as a leading maker of HDTV lenses for major sports coverage, wildlife photography, and ENG (Electronic News Gathering). These features include servo control of focus, zoom, and iris settings via the lens' removable Digital Drive unit. Ergonomically designed for operator comfort, the unit integrates a high-precision, high-resolution 16-bit microprocessor encoder linked to a convenient zoom/rocker switch that provides immediate start-up. This encoder enables camera operators to smoothly zoom at a variety of speeds, from a very fast 1.5 seconds to a very slow 180 seconds from full-wide to full-telephoto. Additionally, the encoder is capable of transmitting accurate analog and serial data for zoom, focus and iris settings through the Drive unit's 20-pin connector, allowing for this lens to be incorporated into most existing virtual imaging systems.

Operators can also manually control focus and iris settings from the drive unit or use it to program focus, zoom position/speed, and iris settings if desired, allowing for precise, repeatable lens operation. A small LCD display on the drive unit displays current settings for operators. Focus can also be adjusted manually by rotating a knurled rubber collar on the lens. Combining both broadcast operability and the accuracy required by cinematographers, the lens features a 180-degree focus rotation angle. With environmental-performance capabilities that stand up to typically unforgiving broadcast sports and wildlife shooting environments, the lens employs a tough, optimal chassis structure, and is weather and shock resistant. In addition to its three 20-pin connectors, the drive unit also has a broadcast-standard 12-pin power connection for remote-control operation. The lens also utilizes 700mA of power.

Cinema-Style Operation

With its Digital Drive unit/hand grip removed, the new Canon CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 Ultra-telephoto Zoom lens provides digital filmmakers with the advantages of its industry-leading 1500mm focal length (with 1.5x extender) and 4K optical performance. Facilitating cinema-style use, lens-barrel markings are clearly engraved in both feet and meters on both sides of the barrel, and focus indicators on the front side of the lens are marked on an inclined surface to make them easy to see from the back of the camera. Additionally, luminous paint is used for the scale display on one side of the barrel to help make the markings visually identifiable in the dark. Both 0.8 type and 0.5 type gear module focus accessories can be used, and gear positions support the use of a follow focus and all other standard electronic accessories. With a 31.4mm image circle, this lens will cover industry standard Super-35mm format sensors.

A red alumite identity color is used for the lens' mount area to indicate conformance with Canon Cinema EOS optical technology's many outstanding features such as support for EOS-LENS data communication. A structure enabling the lens' EF mount to be replaced with a PL mount, or vice versa (electrical system included), is also incorporated. This conversion upgrade can be provided at authorized Canon service centers. The EF and PL versions of the lens are designated CN20x50 IAS H/E1 and CN20x50 IAS H/P1, respectively.

The new Canon CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 Ultra-Telephoto Zoom lens joins Canon's CINE-SERVO 17-120mm T2.95 lens, CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L and CN-E30-105mm T2.8 L Compact Cinema Zoom lenses, CN-E30-300mm T2.95-3.7 L and CN-E14.5-60mm T2.6 L full-size Cinema zooms, and six Cinema prime lenses as a comprehensive Canon family of professional lenses designed to meet a wide variety of 4K single-sensor Super35mm digital production needs. Canon is a leading global lens brand serving photographers, sports producers, broadcasters, and theatrical filmmakers. Earlier this year, the Company celebrated a milestone having produced its 100 millionth EF lens*.

Pricing and Availability

The new Canon CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 Ultra-telephoto Zoom lens is expected to be available in the first quarter of 2015 for a suggested list price of $78,000. For more information about this new lens, please visit the Canon U.S.A. website at:

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/products/lenses/cinema_lenses/.

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50mm F0.95 NOCTURNUS III lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/19308/50mm-f0.95-nocturnus-iii-lens Thu, 29 Mar 2018 08:56:42 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 19308@/talks/discussions image

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Landscape lenses https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/3896/landscape-lenses Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:05:45 +0000 miza 3896@/talks/discussions I'm curious which lens would be the sharpest for GH2? I'm looking something similiar than lumix 14mm lens? I will shoot landscape from a distance.

Any suggestions?

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50-135mm T2.9 MKX Fujifilm Cine Zoom https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/18977/50-135mm-t2.9-mkx-fujifilm-cine-zoom Sat, 10 Feb 2018 03:29:26 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 18977@/talks/discussions image

Specifications:

  • 22 elements, 17 groups (including 2 Super ED and 2 ED glass elements)
  • Image angle - 31.8 ° -12.1°
  • T number - T2.9
  • Largest aperture - F2.8
  • Smallest aperture - F22
  • 9 aperture blades, circular opening
  • Smoothly adjustable iris
  • Min focus - 1.2m, 0,85m in macro mode
  • Front diameter - 85 mm
  • Filters - Ø 82 mm
  • 87 mm × 206.6 mm
  • 1.080 g
  • 4.299,- Euro
  • Available in June 2018
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50mm F2.8 L TS-E Canon lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/17604/50mm-f2.8-l-ts-e-canon-lens Thu, 24 Aug 2017 03:46:36 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 17604@/talks/discussions image

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20mm T1.5 CN-E L F Canon Cinema Lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/19290/20mm-t1.5-cn-e-l-f-canon-cinema-lens Wed, 28 Mar 2018 03:17:13 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 19290@/talks/discussions image

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Anamorphic Lens for smartphones https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/19285/anamorphic-lens-for-smartphones Tue, 27 Mar 2018 11:46:42 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 19285@/talks/discussions image

  • 1.33x horizontal squeeze
  • cost is $149

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/moment/the-future-of-mobile-filmmaking-anamorphic-battery

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"Cheap" Leica R lenses https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/119/cheap-leica-r-lenses Fri, 20 May 2011 18:04:10 +0000 andres 119@/talks/discussions I'll make this mainly about Leica R lenses that are discontinued because Leica doesn't make Reflex cameras any more. One good thing about this lenses is their focal flange distance of 47 mm, therefore it can be adapted to Nikon, pentax, canon, or any other mount. So if lenses are the real investment because they last longer than cameras then it makes some sense to buy lenses that can fit any camera system. (Maybe Nikon makes a dslr that shoots raw). This is no 30 euro lens thread but if you know what and where to look then you could find a lot of sub 200 euro lenses.
What I find good about this lenses: excellent color reproduction long focus barrel rotation and they practically don't breath when focusing.

So lets start with the Leica nomenclature for f stops
(There are plenty more but this are the most common)
f/stop Name
f/0.95, f/1 and f/1.2 NOCTILUX
f/1.4 SUMMILUX
f/2 SUMMICRON
f/2.5 SUMMARIT
f/2.8 ELMARIT
f/3.5, f/3.8 and f/4 ELMAR, SUPER-ELMAR

So when you see a Leica lens you must see the name and the serial number.
Serial numbers are very important because they tell you the production year and the model of the lens.

This French site tells you in which year a lens was made
http://summilux.net/numeros/

Then here you can see which model the lens is
http://www.overgaard.dk/leica_lens_compendium.html
(scroll down to: “R-lenses for R3, R4, R6, R6.2, R7, R8, R9”)

Here you can see which lenses work with canon 5D without hitting the mirror
http://www.pebbleplace.com/Personal/Leica_db.html

This is good to know because then you can see when a lens is over priced or not.
For example a 3900000 Summicron 90 costs 2900 euros while a 2800000 costs 500 and a 90 Elmarit 2100000 is 250 euros. Of course prices vary depending on the condition of the lens. I bought a 90 Elmarit with dust inside for 170 euros.

So the idea is to find a good leicas really cheap, there are old leica lenses that don't work on new leica R cameras. Those sometimes are labeled as SL/SL2 or Leicaflex (those are the first slr cameras leica made.) With patience you can find a 1st model Summicron 50 for 125-200 euros; the Elmarit 135 for 170-250 euros.

Now an intresting story is the leica 24mm. Leica didn't have good wide angle lenses in the 70 and no zooms. They really liked minolta's stuff so the 24mm is actually a minolta lens, the same happens with the 16mm fisheye and the 35-70 f3,5 zoom. 70-210mmf4, 75-200 f4.5 and 80-200 f4.5 all minolta made.
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6.5mm F2 Opteka Multi-Coated Circular Fisheye Lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/17610/6.5mm-f2-opteka-multi-coated-circular-fisheye-lens Fri, 25 Aug 2017 04:31:46 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 17610@/talks/discussions image

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55mm F1.2 Kamplan Lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/19238/55mm-f1.2-kamplan-lens Tue, 20 Mar 2018 23:16:39 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 19238@/talks/discussions image

Specifications

PR

Amazing Aperture – The 55mm F1.2 Lens from Kamlan offers a standard 55mm focal length in the full-frame format and an amazing f/1.2 maximum aperture for effective low light capture, fast shutter speed shooting and shallow depth of field control. The lens can creates fascinating bokeh effect at and good sharpness at F1.2, which allows you to shoot more confidently and enjoy the charm of the large aperture lens.

Premium Optical Design – The optical design of the lens consists of 8 elements in 6 groups. Also, lens elements are utilized the NMC (Nano Multi-Coating) technology to improve light transmission and reduce flare and ghosting. 12 aperture blades creates a circular aperture for more attractive bokeh effect.

Excellent Image Quality – Not like another large aperture lens, Kamlan 55mm F1.2 features a great optical resolution performance, when compatible with the Sony A7RⅡ, this lens present a great sharpness via 42 Mega-Pixel sensor. As a standard lens, 55mm focal length provides a very natural viewing angle, perfectly for portrait, night scene, indoor scene, landscape.

Compatibility

Full-Frame/APS-C Digital Cameras, Such as SONY A9/A7/A7Ⅱ/A7S/A7R/A7, A5000, A5100, A6000, A6100 and A6300. The focus ring and aperture ring (Clickless) turns very smoothly and precisely, after a short term learning, you can get a great focusing efficiency with the assist of peak-focusing function.

Samples

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https://www.sainsonic.com/collections/manual-prime-lens/products/kamlan-55mm-f1-2-prime-lens?sar?imagesamples

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12-28mm F4 Tokina lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/5940/12-28mm-f4-tokina-lens Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:59:00 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 5940@/talks/discussions image

Specs:

  • 14 optical elements in 12 group
  • Minimum aperture - f/22
  • Minimum focusing distance - 25cm
  • Angle of view - 99.37° ~ 54.73°
  • Lens length: 84mm
  • Weight - 600 g
  • Nikon F mount

Available at:

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50mm F1.4 Pentax D FA Lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/16495/50mm-f1.4-pentax-d-fa-lens- Wed, 22 Feb 2017 20:32:11 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 16495@/talks/discussions image

Pentax announced development on CP+ 2017

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135mm f4 L Canon TS-E Macro Lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/17505/135mm-f4-l-canon-ts-e-macro-lens Sat, 12 Aug 2017 08:35:15 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 17505@/talks/discussions image

Specifications

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85mm F1.4 Kistar Lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/19202/85mm-f1.4-kistar-lens Tue, 13 Mar 2018 21:56:07 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 19202@/talks/discussions image

Specs

  • 6 lenses in 5 groups
  • Smooth MF
  • Nice construction
  • Contax mount

http://kinoshita-optical.com/kistar/756

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50mm F1.1 Sony FE lens from SLR Magic https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/14074/50mm-f1.1-sony-fe-lens-from-slr-magic Tue, 17 Nov 2015 02:51:11 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 14074@/talks/discussions image

Specs

  • 6 elements in 5 groups
  • Focusing from 0.50m to ∞
  • Manual aperture, 13 aperture blades , Min - F16
  • 52mm filter
  • Length - 54.8mm (approx. 2.16in)
  • Diameter - 63.00mm (approx. 2.48in)
  • 400g (approx. 14.11oz)

SLR Magic begins it’s FE-mount lineup with the SLR Magic CINE 50mm F1.1 standard angle lens. The product will be officially introduced during upcoming InterBEE 2015 fair in Tokyo.

The field of view of this new lens corresponds to a 50mm lens in 35mm format and this fast standard angle of view opens up many new creative composition opportunities, particularly in the fields of portrait, interior, architectural and landscape cinematography and photography. Additionally, a fast max aperture of F1.1 makes the SLR Magic CINE 50mm F1.1 ideal for available-light photography.

We place our highest priority in the development on our lenses to fulfill the demands of professional cinematographers and photographers. The design and build of the SLR Magic CINE 50mm F1.1 is solid and reliable.

The SLR Magic CINE 50mm F1.1 (MSRP: $349 US/ $1,999 RMB) will be available from authorised SLR Magic dealers starting beginnng of December, 2015.

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24-105mm F4 L IS II Canon lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/15533/24-105mm-f4-l-is-ii-canon-lens Wed, 17 Aug 2016 21:41:45 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 15533@/talks/discussions image

Specs

  • 17 lenses in 12 groups, 4 aspherical lenses
  • ASC, fluorine coating
  • 10 blades circular aperture
  • 4 stops IS
  • Ring type USM motor
  • Full-time manual focus
  • Minimum focusing distance is 0.45m
  • Maximum magnification is 0.24x
  • Filter diameter used is 77mm
  • The maximum diameter × length - 83.5 x 118 mm
  • Weather sealing
  • $1099, preorder at https://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-24-105mm-II-USM/dp/B01KURGS9O/
  • 795g
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23mm F2 Fujifilm XF lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/15577/23mm-f2-fujifilm-xf-lens Wed, 24 Aug 2016 04:18:14 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 15577@/talks/discussions image

Specifications

  • 10 lenses in 6 groups (2 aspherical lenses)
  • 9 aperture blades
  • Min. focusing distance is 22cm
  • Max. magnification is 0.13x
  • 43mm filters
  • Size - 60mm x 51.9mm
  • 180g
  • Low-temperature resistance, dust-proof and drip-proof
  • Available in Black and Silver
  • Release Date - October 6
  • $449, preorder at http://www.adorama.com/ifj232b.html
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85mm F1.5 SOMNIUM II Lens https://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/19034/85mm-f1.5-somnium-ii-lens Sat, 17 Feb 2018 14:35:39 +0000 Vitaliy_Kiselev 19034@/talks/discussions image

Specs

  • 85mm focal length
  • f1.5 - f22 aperture:
  • 28° angle of view
  • Min. focusing distance is 85cm
  • 67mm filters
  • 790g
  • 67mm x 92 mm (Fuji, Sony: 120 mm)
  • Canon-EF, Nikon-F , M42, Pentax-K, Sony-E and Leica M mounts options

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