Lens Package Options for Epic (1/2011)

[Julio Quintana]

The price for the optar illumina's is actually USD$29,995.

They were USD$26,995 but went up on newyear.

http://www.fjsinternational.com/lenses.html

Thanks, Kobe. Updated.

[Fred Salaff]

The S35mm lenses from Luma Tech, made by the LOMO factory in St. Petersburg are called S35mm Illuminas. There is no such name as S35mm Optar Illuminas.
The price for a set of S35mm Illuminas is now $29,995.

[Julio Quintana]

The S35mm lenses from Luma Tech, made by the LOMO factory in St. Petersburg are call S35mm Illuminas. There is no such name as S35mm Optar Illuminas.
The price for a set of S35mm Illuminas is now $29,995.

Thanks, Fred. I made the change.

[Julio Quintana]

Hey guys. I have a question about the Zeiss Compact Primes. With the completely inconsistent f-stops, especially in the wides, why would anyone pay $24,000 for these? If you want cinema grade PL glass, the RED Primes seem much more professional. If it's about the physical size, you could find a set of used Zeiss Super Speeds for just a little more. And if it's about needing a Canon mount, for $24,000 you could get two full sets of Canon primes and have a spare 5D to boot. Am I missing something here?

[Ryan Lalonde]

Hey guys. I have a question about the Zeiss Compact Primes. With the completely inconsistent f-stops, especially in the wides, why would anyone pay $24,000 for these? If you want cinema grade PL glass, the RED Primes seem much more professional. If it's about the physical size, you could find a set of used Zeiss Super Speeds for just a little more. And if it's about needing a Canon mount, for $24,000 you could get two full sets of Canon primes and have a spare 5D to boot. Am I missing something here?

I think the main selling point would be that they are primes you can use on your DSLR, but unlike using Canon L series primes they do not breathe. (I haven't used one Canon/Sigma lense that would be suitable for any type of film work where focus pulling is required)

[Julio Quintana]

I think the main selling point would be that they are primes you can use on your DSLR, but unlike using Canon L series primes they do not breathe. (I haven't used one Canon/Sigma lense that would be suitable for any type of film work where focus pulling is required)

Makes sense I guess. I just usually associate DSLR's with tighter budgets, and the Compact Primes seem a little pricey, especially when compared to their faster Canon counterparts.

Julio

[KETCH ROSSi]

The choice its easy..

Red Pro Prime Set T1.8 across
(18, 25, 35, 50, 85, 100)
Total
$23,000

Arri Master Prime set T1.3 across
(18, 25, 35, 50 75, 100 Macro)
Total $130ish

Leica Summilux-C Prime Set T1.4 across
(18, 21, 25, 35, 40, 50, 75, 100)
Total
$178,000

Still not sure on the Zoom side, need to have some serious tests done with the Customized RPZ 17-50's to know more, if not the best bet for 3D will be ...


Angenieux Optimo Zoom T2.8 Set
Angenieux Optimo DP Rouge 16-42mm Zoom Lens 20,500
Angenieux Optimo DP Rouge 30-80mm Zoom Lens 20,500
Total 41,000


Canon "L" series for some Photography work and possibly some DocuFilm work in super light set up.

[Julio Quintana]

Hey Ketch. Would you mind telling us why you prefer the Leicas over the Master Primes? I'm sure you've mentioned it in another thread, but it might be useful to post it in this thread as well.

[Christopher Barrett]

The choice its easy..

Still not sure on the Zoom side, need to have some serious tests done with the Customized RPZ 17-50's to know more, if not the best bet for 3D will be

Customized? Ketch, are you Duclosing your RPZ?

Duclos
-verb
1. to improve mechanically; to rehouse; to augment original designs; to smoothen movement; to increase the accuracy of (Specifically in regards to Cinematography Lenses)

[James Brundige]

Evin Grant. Thanks for all your lens information over the years. This thread seems more current than other stickies. What's the best way to keep the data base up to date?