Lenses

GH4 - Best Fisheye (ultra-wide) Lens for Cine?

thebmillz — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 10:35:00 +0000

Hello!

I'm trying to find something that could translate to 14mm (in 35mm land) without overly fish-eyeing. It seems like a lot of people have shot in 4K and used "De-fishing" software to get it looking nice in 1080p.

Found a bunch of 7.5 lenses. As far as I can tell these are as wide as the format can go. But, there are so many. And the Rokinon and Bower look kind of the same. I also noticed Rokinon and Samyang label their last two as "cine".

Any opinions on these lenses?

Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5 Ultra Wide-Angle Fisheye Lens for Micro 4/3 (Black)

Bower 7.5mm f/3.5 Fisheye Lens for Micro 4/3 Cameras (Black)

Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5 Ultra Wide-Angle Fisheye Lens for Micro 4/3 (Silver)

Rokinon 7.5mm T3.8 Cine UMC Fisheye Lens for Micro Four Thirds Mount

Samyang 7.5mm T3.8 Cine UMC Fisheye Lens for Micro Four Thirds Mount

need advice for decent fast lens, with ois and auto focus

jclmedia — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 00:55:11 +0000

http://www.adorama.com/ipc4217.html

thinking about getting this lens since it has OIS and Auto Focus for my 4k video for good low light performance.

anyone else anything besides this thats under $500?

Single Focus Anamorphic flame

artiswar — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 21:51:35 +0000

After seeing some of the new "single focus" solutions popping up for anamorphics I started doing some basic optics research. These FF3 from Rectilux and the Focus Module (from Anamorphic Shop) are simply various mechanical recipes of variable diopters on the front of an afocal system (infinity prime and infinity anamorphic focus).

Here's where it's kind of been disclosed.

http://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/7111-single-focus-instructions-for-anamorphic-projector-lenses/

I'd love to get some community feedback in building a variable diopter so we can share this info and create from it.

Used Sigma 18-35 lens purchase Help needed

club_irate — Fri, 29 May 2015 04:20:47 +0000

Hi, there is this person selling his Sigma 18-35 ART 1.8 lens which is 1 year old which i am planning to purchase. I asked him to shine the lens through with a flashlight and it has this dust inside the lens which you can see in the pic. Can anyone here who has a good understanding of this check it out and suggest if the level of dust seen in the pic is fine for me to go ahead and wont hamper the image quality.

Direct Link: http://www.4shared.com/download/TSeWp89Vce/Shining_light_thru_lens.jpg?lgfp=3000 (Its a larger size picture so that you guys can zoom in for a better look).

Other pictures: http://www.4shared.com/download/CrrLTrBhce/DSC00044.JPG?lgfp=3000

http://www.4shared.com/download/bDS8rfrace/DSC00029.JPG?lgfp=3000

Not sharing the exterior pics of the lens as that looked good.

Thanks in advance.

Sigma 18-35mm Companion Lenses

chopnshoot — Mon, 25 May 2015 09:17:17 +0000

I'm currently looking for lenses that compliment the Sigma 18-35mm in terms of characteristics, color and sharpness. Zooms (preferably) and primes. Nothing slower than 2.8 if we're talking zooms and nothing slower that 1.8 if we're talking primes. I'm looking for modern glass only. The 18-35mm is my go to lens right now but I need something on the longer end in particular. I've also been thinking about going wider with the Tokina. I've been looking at the Sigma 50-150mm 2.8 for example as a good portrait to telephoto lens.

I'm a Nikon mount guy so no Canon L glass, please.

This is for the NX1. I'm not going to invest in the Samsung glass after thinking about it for awhile. I want to stick to a mount that I know will outlast the camera.

Vintage lenses

otcx — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:12:35 +0000

I got my hands on really good condition Auto Miranda, 50 mm f 1.8 lens, but I'm not sure what mount this lens use. Does anyone know if there is adapter for this ? The lens is very sharp, and it have fun vintage colors. It is not a top lens, but I would like to try it.

Anamorphic Focus Module, single focus system.

comurit — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 06:15:41 +0000

video test with the Focus module are coming out, check it out :

Amazing!!! no more struggling with a double focus system!!!! Quite affordable too, no need to spend a fortune on a single anamorphic lens. For more info follow: http://www.eoshd.com/comments/topic/7540-the-fm-lounge-discussion-of-anything-not-related-to-fm-price-and-discount/page-4 on facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Anamorphic-Shop/774607322559772?ref=ts&fref=ts

Is there OIS jitter in Panasonic 12-35/2.8 and 45-175 lenses?

sgreszcz — Mon, 18 May 2015 14:42:18 +0000

Hi there,

I'm looking at getting the Panasonic 12-35/2.8 and looking for a longer lens to replace my Panasonic 35-100/2.8 which I like for stills, but not for the OIS jitter when shooting video. Does anyone have any experience shooting handheld with OIS with either the P12-35/2.8 and the P45-175? My LX100 OIS is good, but my 35-100 is very poor.

The two lenses will be used with my GX7 and possibly the new G7 for multicam shooting (I also have the LX100 for a smaller third cam).

Samyang 10mm F2.8 EF Mount+ Speedbooster or SLR MAGIC 12mm T1.6mm mft

club_irate — Wed, 13 May 2015 02:27:32 +0000

I have a GH2 and will be getting a GH4 soon. I have the SLR Magic 12mm lens with me which is a 24mm equiv on the GH2 and will be 28mm on the GH4 in 4K mode. The samyang with the SB will be wider (14mm on the GH2 with SB & 16mm on the GH4 in 4K mode and will be a F2).

Which out of the 2 is the better lens? I have the option of selling the SLR Magic to a film maker i know and the Samyang costs roundabout the same as what i am selling the 12mm for.

Kindly advice.

P.S- I have been recommended to go for the Samyang compared to a Tokina 11-16mm (EF) as they said It's sharper and has better CA control. Views on this.

10mm little Samsung NX fisheye

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 19:42:42 +0000

Good, cheap, compact, AF fisheye.

4K lenses for GH4

Alexauwa — Mon, 04 May 2015 14:38:23 +0000

When recording in 4k on the gh4 what lenses are recommended in order to get highest quality? Best regards, Alex

30mm and 35mm lenses choosing, Sigma, Samyang, others

RyanPW — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:39:11 +0000

Perhaps this topic has been talked about to death, but I haven't seen a thread on here about it and I figured some of you could convince me one way or the other on which lens I should be getting.

From my standpoint, the Sigma is better at shooting people and has FAR less breathing issues, but it is not as optically perfect as the Samyang, which is far sharper and has no barrel distortion. On the crop of the GH2, the 35mm makes less sense than it does on aps-c and even less than on a 5d (which I find it looks great on). The sigma doesn't have a dedicated aperture ring, but I do have a Novoflex Nikon to m43 adapter, so I'm personally all set to buy the Sigma, if it is ultimately going to be the right move...I know that, while there is a lot of focus breathing involved with the Samyang, and it isn't the best at shooting people in a 'naturalistic' kind of way like the, it does look great as a general composition tool and would probably end up taking optically better photos with.

Right now I have the tamron 17-50 f2.8, a minolta 24mm f2.8 (which I'm thinking about selling dependent on which lens I'm getting), a SMC 50mm and a Nikon 85mm f1.8d. In many ways, I wish I could just buy each of the voigtlanders and call it a day, but alas, I haven't sold any organs on the black market, yet...

How do you guys way in on these two lenses? Do you think there's a lens in this range that I have't considered enough of yet? I'm also thinking of going with the 25mm leica f1.4 and getting the voigtlander 40mm to go with it, but so far I've just been really enamored with both of these lenses. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

100-300mm Panasonic m43 lens topic

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:42:11 +0000

Available at:

12-24mm F4-F5.6 Samsung lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Sat, 02 May 2015 06:54:40 +0000

At 12mm and maximum aperture, sharpness is already excellent across the frame, and even outstanding in the center. At this focal length, diffraction appears to be the limiting factor on clarity, with the performance of the lens reducing as the aperture is stopped down.

18mm show similar performance, with outstanding sharpness in the center of the frame at maximum aperture, although excellent sharpness isn’t achieved towards the edges of the frame until the aperture is stopped down to f/5.6 for this focal length.

At 24mm, sharpness remains excellent in the center of the frame at maximum aperture, and is still very good towards the edges of the frame.

12-24mm optic performs well, delivering excellent, or even outstanding sharpness from a compact, lightweight lens that doesn't cost the earth.

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/samsung-nx-12-24mm-f-4-5-6-ed-lens-review-26895

old nikon AF-S prime lens on m43 any good ones for video on GH4

hammyuk — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 02:28:50 +0000

have tried canon 35-105 f/3 and 300mm f/4 there fine for static shots and a small amount of zooming but at longer range there pretty poor due to the fact the manual focus is just too slack and is like 1mm to the adjust something in focus and out.

was wondering if anyone has tried some older nikon af-s lenses , 70-200 f/2.8 and af-s 300 f/4 (for example) , for there compatability for wildlife videos, eg red kites soaring around looking for prey where i need to zoom in and out allot acurately.

to be used on panasonic lumix gh4

thanks

WANTED: Adapter for Bolex Moller 8/19/1.5x Anamorphic Lens (FOUND)

IvanUskokovic — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:57:06 +0000

Hello,

I recently picked up a Bolex Moller 8/19/1.5x Anamorphic Lens.

I am currently searching for threaded adapter options (not clamps) for this lens. The original Bolex threaded adapter and/or bracket would be nice to come by...

If you have any solutions for me - please let me know. Your help - opinions, comments or solutions are appreciated.

Regards,

Ivan

56mm F1.6 Lensbaby Velvet Crap Lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 04:57:10 +0000

Macro lens that is total crap before F5.6 (remember Velvet word - it is substitute for Crap)

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/lensbaby-velvet-56mm-f-1-6-macro-review-27275

Panasonic 150mm and new 100-300mm canceled? alternatives?

olli66 — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 13:27:52 +0000

I am looking for a zoom lens, my only zoom lense so far is the 35-100mm Panasonic lense I was thinking about getting the 100-300mm lense but last thing I heard Panasonic wanted to release a more professional version? now I can't find any more info on either the 150mm and new 100-300mm? what's the best zoom lense there is for the mft system?

4K C-mount anamorphic style baby Hypergonar on Pentax Cosmicar

sebfarges — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 06:41:43 +0000

Hi my anamorphic friend, here is a a new match I've found for my baby Hypergonar, the Pentax Cosmicar 25mm f1.4 C-mount lens, and I like the result, despite the distortion and the slight vignetting. What do you think ? (more information below)

Oleron Island (Baby Hypergonar on Pentax Cosmicar C-mount) GH4 UHD photo mode 3:2 25p Cinelike V +0 -5 -5 -2 +2 Highlight +1 Shadow +5 Master Pedestal +11 Pentax Cosmicar 25mm f1.4 C-mount lens Baby Hypergonar 1.75x anamorphic lens Redstan clamp SLR Magic +0.33, +1.3, +1.8 diopters, Narumi +3 diopter SLR Magic ND variable filter Lumetri CC and levels adjustments in Premiere Everything was shot between @f2 / f2.8 (because upper gives more vignetting) or more when exposition needs, except close shost with diopters @f1.4

300mm F2.8 Samsung S ED OIS lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 01:29:16 +0000

Not produced yet

** Specs**:

Advanced Optical Image Stabilization
Magnesium alloy body
Weather sealed
Filter slot
2 meters minimum focus distance
Custom focus range can be set
iFunction button
Super Sonic Focus Motor

Lenses for Over the Shoulder and Close-ups GH4 C4k

Mckinise — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 19:11:16 +0000

In the market for a couple new lenses that will be my go to glass for character close ups and possibly over the shoulder mediums. I currently have the 14-42 kit lens and Lumix 20mm 1.7 Pancake.

Sharpness is important, but just getting the most attractive shots of my actors matter most.

What do you guys suggest and why?

C mount Fujinon E6x14AM f/1.6 14-84mm : Conversion help & Sensor size

Fujinonner — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 10:52:28 +0000

Hi all,

So I have a Fujinon E6X14AM f/1.6 14-84mm TV Zoom lens that's C mount. What I'm trying to understand is what sensor sizes this lens will be compatible with for conversion. Can anyone help me out?

Also, I wanted to know if someone could link me to a site/document that explains which dimensions on the rear mount of a lens determine which sensor sizes it will cover.

Your help is much appreciated.

Thanks!

Zuiko 45 mm 1.8 vs Nikon 50 1.4

westersyl — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 03:58:05 +0000

Hello. I bought metabones speedbuster to my Gh2. Now I have a dilema. Do I should sell my old Zuiko 45mm and buy Nikon 50 1.4 ? I use the camera only ! for shooting the video. I dont use autofocus. What is better option for me ? I will be greatfull for any advices.

D Mount Cine Lenses--Can they be adapted for use with modern cameras?

Fujinonner — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 15:53:11 +0000

Hello,

So I know C mount lenses can be used for different modern/digital cameras with varying sensor sizes, as long as you have the right adapter. Can D mount lenses be used in a similar way? Or are they simply too small? Also, was wondering about M mount (Kodak Cine) lenses--can they be adapted for use with newer cameras?

Thanks for any insights!

14-35 f2 Olympus on GH2 - what a glass.. but!

Meierhans — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:06:17 +0000

Received this monster yesterday. Its absolutly amazing glass, very nice subtile bokeh even in widest angle, small distortion and chromatic abberation, sharp, direct coupled focus + AF ... well, check the review. So in general I am perfectly happy (and poor now).

Now comes the BUT:
As you can see on the picture this thing is huuge. And heavy. I bought the original Olympus adapter, but still the lense has about 4 mm play at the front. (XY.. not Z ;)

As soon as you touch follow focus things become shaky. I already phoned Oly if there was some kind of clamp to fix it to the rig... but nothing. The cam is mounted in cage, but this lense is simply so long and heave that its to much for the mount i guess.

Any ideas who makes such clamp for a specific diameter? I don´t want to do DIY on this, it should match as bought.

PS:
If you think this would suit better into an existing topic let me know.

FS: Voigtlander 25mm F0.95 with FF Gear and Sigma 18-35 F1.8 with FF Gears

thougts2uk — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 02:45:21 +0000

Hi there,

I am selling two lenses, the Voigtlaner 25mm F0.95 lens and also the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 with FF Gears.

Voigtlander is $800 inc. Postage Sigma 18-35 $750 inc. Postage

If you have any questions please let me know either by replying on here or emailing me directly; stuart.howe@gmail.com

Cheers,

Stuart

Found this lens in a thrift shop

MBlue — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 22:30:59 +0000

I need some help figuring out how to use this lens I found in a thrift shop. I've been lurking around this forum for a couple weeks and you guys seem like the friendliest most knowledgeable group so I figured I'd give you a shot.

I'm pretty new to m43 photography, and digital in general. My last camera was a Minolta X370. I just went out and bought a used GH2 and an adapter for my old MD mount 50mm f1.7, but I've been wanting more lenses so I was cruising local thrift shops and I came across something that looked like an anamorphic lens. I bought it without thinking (it was pretty cheap) but now I have no idea how to use it.

It says "SANKOR ANAMO-PRIME LENS f=95mm-3.74in Japan" on the side in blue letters. I googled that and apparently there are a million just like it on ebay, but no reviews, camera tests, stats, nothing. It looks kinda like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sankor-Anamo-Prime-Anamorphic-f-95mm-3-74-in-Theater-Proector-Lens-/271743605595?nma=true&si=Vg%252BTHgfPDrHc8kswmEhylSSwtXA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Except its a little more beat up.

I've read about mounting anamorphics with a taking lens and focusing both of them to the same distance, but that doesn't seem to be working for this one, or at least not with me hand holding it against my 50mm. It only cost $30, but after buying the GH2 I'm pretty broke and now I'm scared I threw away what money I had left on a shitty, unpopular lens I can't use.

Does anyone know anything about this lens?

One Week with SLR Magic Anamorphot 2x (GH4 UHD 4:3)

sebfarges — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 02:04:19 +0000

Hello anamorphic shooters ! Here is my very first shots with the upcoming SLR Magic Anamorphot 2x ! Thanks for watching ! :)

One week with SLR Magic Anamorphot 2x on Voigtlander Ultron 28mm f1.9 on Canon FD 50mm f1.4 + Metabones Speed Booster on Canon FD 35mm f2 As you can see the Canon FD work better than the Voigtlander All the close up were taken without diopter except when it's written GH4 UHD 4:3 Cinelike V 0 -5 -5 -2 +2 Lumetri CC and levels adjustments Everything was shot @f4 / f5.6 except some close shot @1.9 in the first part SLR Magic achromatic diopters +0.33, +1.3, +1.8 and Narumi achromatic +3 diopter

MAKINON MC 28-80mm which mount

MMJ — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 15:02:31 +0000

Hi everyone, do you know which mount is shown on the photo? I would like to order an adapter to M43. Has anyone used the MAKINON MC 28-80mm 3.5-4.5 lens with GH2? Is it any good?

For Sale: SLR Magic 12mm v2 and FF Gear

thougts2uk — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 22:49:22 +0000

Hi there,

I am selling my as new SLR Magic 12mm v2 and FF Gear. It comes as new. I bought this to use on my short film and now that it's finished I have no other need for it. Only had about 4 days usage.

$550 including postage.

If you have any question let me know!