Tagged with 50mm - Personal View Talks

Carl Zeiss Ananmorphic + GH4 + 4k, Job Done!

stucameraman1 — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 17:03:59 +0000

hi all, after 2years sitting on my shelf my 10 Tone Zeiss anamorphic was dusted off for a test. Im sure the weight of the freakin thing is over 2KG! I was going to do a test on my GH2 but never got round to it. Its a very difficult combination to use , but i think its worth it, and only for that special project. Have a gander...stu.

For sale: SLR Magic cine 50mm T0.95 (based in Germany)

Tobsen — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 08:59:19 +0000

Hello,

I am considering to sell my great SLR Magic cine 50mm T0.95 (non RF coupled) in leica M mount. It is super sharp even wide open! Perfect if you own other SLR Magic lenses to complete a matched set. I used it only occacionally on private projects. It is basically in a new condition. It DOES have some tiny dust particles inside that were there even when it was brand new, but they don't affect the picture quality at all.

I am not giving it away for cheap, because it is a great lens. I still feel bad about selling it, but I need mone for other investments.Sadly.

I am asking 2000 Euro ecl. shipping for it. Official Sales price in Europe is 2399 pounds! Compared to the prices at SLR MAgic UK and other places, this is a bargain.

It will also include a 62mm Hoya UV FIlter. It doesn't come with original Box.

Here are some pics:

FS: Zeiss 50mm Makro Planar f/2 - Nikon ZF

jokami — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 10:53:35 +0000

Up for sale is the gorgeous 50mm Makro Planar from Zeiss. Sharp all around and just a pleasure to shoot with. Lens is in excellent condition, glass is pristine. Comes with front & back caps, metal hood, & box with papaers. This is the ZF Nikon mount.

$850.00 includes paypal and shipping.

50mm F1.4 Zeiss Planar

digger — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 20:13:48 +0000

I have the Zeiss C/Y Mount 85mm f/1.4 from West Germany (with the ninja blade bokeh) and love it; it's probably the best lens I own. I'm deciding on the 50mm f/1.4 and want to know if there is much difference between the C/Y mount and recent ZF. The C/Y is much cheaper and if I'm using it mainly for the GH2 (or even on the 5D) why spend the extra money? Unless it's a better lens for some reason.

ND filters vs high shutter in ext. shots

AlbertZ — Sat, 11 May 2013 10:53:46 +0000

I' m fond of mid-60's film with B/N , close shot and shallow DOF...every time I want to shoot something referring to this style, I generally use ND filter in ext. shots. However, yesterday I have left my ND and I was forced to shoot with my GH1 using HIGH SHUTTER and WIDE Aperture (50mm 1.7/ 2.8) with sunlight -about 5 PM, Italy is a very sunny land;)..I was struck by the results: they were closer to the 60's aesthetic than my shots with ND filter...I was wandering if high shutter was employed in cinema in the 60's...or shutter HAS ALWAYS EVER BEEN 50?

50-200mm F2.8-3.5 Zuiko 4/3 zoom, non SWD

theteddy — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:09:49 +0000

Guys, thinking about buying this lens to go with my GH2. Just wondering if anyone has experience, or indeed just opinions about this lens for video use ? Weighing up the pros and cons of this vis a vis the Panasonic 35-100 f2.8. No IS on the Oly, but greater reach and under half the price, but also heavier. Cheers

Century Optics "Night-Hawk" Lenses: 25mm f/0.95, 50mm f/1.4, 75mm f/1.4

IvanUskokovic — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:41:49 +0000

Does anybody have any information regarding old 16mm "Night-Hawk" lenses potentially manufactured by Century Optics?

25mm f/0.95, 50mm f/1.4, 75mm f/1.4

Your help in creating a reference to these lenses is much appreciated.

Thanks!

La Salle de Classe - GH2 + Dolly Test (Driftwood)

brettplank — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:19:48 +0000

I managed to use my school's dolly to pull off some test shots for smooth camera movements. Take note that I used and controlled everything singularly: I pulled focus, performed pans, and physically pushed the dolly itself. It was difficult, but I managed to get some usable footage. With one or two extra grips I can easily pull off great looking, smooth shots. I'll be shooting more with the dolly this week. I like grain.

GH2 w/ Driftwood Hack
Canon FD 50mm f/1.4
Sigma 30mm f/1.4
16mm grain overlay

Brett Plank 2012

Carl Zeiss T* Distagon 28mm 2.8 & Planar 50mm 1.4 c/y mount +pricedrop+

Albi — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:43:30 +0000

2 Legendary lenses in immaculate condition, if you are looking at this add you wont need much of an explanation about thee lenses.

They are Carl Zeiss lenses in C/Y Mount. They work great for any kind of photography and video HDSLR work.

They are calibrated, have hard infinity stops and very smooth manual focus rings. The lenses are optically and cosmetically in amazing condition with no defects. There is no give whatsoever in the focus and it is silky smooth as should be. Please see the photographs. They can be used with just about any camera with the adapter. I do have some adapters for canon and m4/3.

I am in Europe (Ireland), shipping any where is no problem. I'm looking for E300 each, buyer pays postage and pay pal. Any questions please ask.

Travelogue - private plane flight and sailing in Catalina Island; Dark Knight soundtrack (why not)

rungunshoot — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 02:05:48 +0000

GH2 (handheld) Vibrant mode 44mbit hack

Panny 20mm f/1.7 Panny 14-140 kit Nikon AI-S 50mm f/1.4

All feedback welcome. Details of the kit on my blog:

http://rungunshoot.com/my-one-bag-gh2-docu-filmmaking-kit-in-explicit-detail/

FS: $290 Nikon AF-D 50mm F1.4 (including mount adapter and shipping)

DanDOF — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:28:21 +0000

I'm a clean guy who takes care of his equipment with respect. All lenses used with an UV filter to avoid dust, at all times. All equipment stored in a smoke-free and pet-free house. All original box, front/rear caps included. Packaging with bubble wrap. Shipping w/ Canada Post from Ottawa, Canada Payment method: PayPal accepted, sending money as "personal gift" etc preferred to avoid fees

For sale Lens: Nikon AF-D 50mm F1.4 (including mount adapter, not for Nikon G)// Condition: Mint A++ (no dust or fungus, focus/aperture ring moves perfectly smooth) // Price: $290 USD INCLUDING 4 day shipping to N.America or $305 to worldwide

PM with offers or post here, thanks :)

50mm1.7 lens in a zeiss cp.2 looking cinema body FOR ONLY 499$ Could this be good?

klem007 — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 05:40:40 +0000

Well i was just looking around on ebay for a cheap matte box when this caught my eye

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Customized-pro-full-frame-film-lens-PHN50-1-7-PK-bayonet-mount-camera-video-film-/280923596100?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item416859e544

Looks like a very good deal, i only cant figure out what lens is being used, so i have no idea about img quality.. Anyone seen this yet? any thoughts?

50 mm in academy ratio - Hitchcock / Ozu with a GH2

AlbertZ — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 08:37:33 +0000

You know that lots of masterpieces had been shooted only with a "normal" lens: just think of Hitchcock's Psycho or Ozu's film. I am "studying" Ozu's films realized using only a 50mm; many people believe it's necessary to get a 25 mm on GH2 (due to crop factor) in order to emulate Ozu's look , however I've found this discussion on the net:

50 in academy ratio is actually what a 50 on a GH2 would give... Or almost. A GH2 is the same size as academy matted to 1.78:1 (so horizontally and DoF characteristics are the same, but different vertically). Speaking of which... Hitchcock used a 50 almost exclusively in the 50s and 60s, so a 50 on a GH2 is more or less identical to what you'd get in Psycho.

I feel a bit confused...should I get a 50mm or a 25 mm?

Canon FD 50mm 1.4 - how to convert into macro?

diptwo — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:52:18 +0000

Just recently I started collecting equipment, skill and knowledge about my newly purchased GH2. Im very new to pic/video world and would highly appreciate any help, recommendations, and advice. I dont have the terms and definitions covered so please correct me in anything that im doing wrong. Yesterday I bought a Canon FD 50mm 1.4 lens ( the crop factor made it even more confusing but im not going to go into it since this thread is about the lens and macro) and i was wondering if there is a way (Ive came across tubes) to make this a macro lens. Ive read a bunch of posts and threads all over the web and it im still not certain about how to approach my next purchase so i thought ill turn to the professionals for help.

Who needs big budget lighting when you have a GH2?

deturbanator — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 04:20:14 +0000

This was made with 3 normal light-bulbs, and 1 work lamp. Literally all the resources I have available to me as a poor college student. I think the result came out quite well under these conditions. Let me know what you think!

http://i.imgur.com/XgA03.jpg

FS: Cine-Upgraded Nikkor 50mm f/1.4

sh1ggy — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 02:23:42 +0000

Hey guys, selling my great cine-upgraded Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 from RPLens.com.

Located in Germany, shipping worldwide.

I bought it a few months ago for approx. 625 Dollar directly from RPLens.

Excellent condition, great build quality and really fantastic images. I'm selling it only for financial reasons.

Price: 400 Euro (500 Dollar) + Shipping.

50mm F1.8 Pentax lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:06:31 +0000

Looks pretty good.

Availability: Late June/early July
Price: $249.95.

Voigtländer 50mm 2.5 on auction

Tobsen — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:42:00 +0000

Found this lens on Ebay Germany. It is a new 50mm 2.5 Voigtländer Skopar and comes with an adapter. right now it is being auctioned at Ebay. Current offer is 91 Euro. Maybe this is interesting for some people in this forum.

http://www.ebay.de/itm/NEU-NEW-Voigtlander-SKOPAR-2-5-50mm-Lumix-GF-2-3-GX1-GH-2-G-3-MFT-Traum-/330718677151?pt=DE_Foto_Camcorder_Objektive&hash=item4d005e889f

Nikon Nikkor MF Ai 50mm f1.4

Butt — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:10:49 +0000

recommended for GH2?

1.4 bokeh

stoney — Thu, 19 May 2011 14:36:27 +0000

I use FD 50/1.4 and Ai-s 50/1.4 mainly for bokeh at max aperture. 7, 8, 9 or whatever blades don't matter at max aperture.

http://toothwalker.org/optics/bokeh.html the best article I read about quality of bokeh.

1.4 seems the fastest that shows circular bokeh. What's your favorite 1.4 lens for bokeh?