Lens Package Options for Epic (1/2011)

[paul engstrom]

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.

Why Leicas rather than Master Primes?

1. Leica glass creates a different image that many prefer (I'm basing this on stills and Primos -- the new lenses are sure to have similar characteristics) = happy DP
2. Size -- the Leica lenses are considerable smaller/lighter = happy camera op.
3. Scales -- the Leica lenses essentially share the same focus scales across their lens line -- crazy but true. An AC can get used to the focus distance on the lens(es) and achieve an extra degree of muscle memory with their focus pulls = happy AC
4. Cheaper than Master Primes -- people think these lenses are expensive; relative to their closest competitiong (Master Primes and S5i lenses) they are not expensive--they're actually pretty reasonably priced = happy PM

Add points 1-4 = Happy Producer

Oh -- and you can easily stick nets on 'em too.

[paul engstrom]

Other lenses:

Uniq Optics -- I know of two sets locally that are doing pretty well. Good build quality.
Arri Alura zooms -- same thing -- well received. The long one being used in lieu of the 12x Optimo.

[Eric Ulbrich]

Hey guys quick question regarding the Dp rouge set. Does anyone know if the image circle will cover 5k full from for both lenses without any vignetting on the edges? Seems to me that all these lens options are great but how many will actually cover 5k?

[Evin Grant]

The DPs actually have bigger image circles than their film counterparts so I think they will be GTG for 5K. Matt Duclos probably knows best.

You should add Zeiss Standards as well. They generally go for $16-17.5K per set of 5 (16,24,32,50 & 85mm). They are very sharp and small lenses that are popular with many Redusers (including me) because of their organic image and high resolution.
IMHO they are a much better choice for 4K & 5K than Supers. Also MKI Supers generally go for around $20-25K not $30K from what I've seen.

[paul engstrom]

Angenieux says the DP lenses will cover 32mm sensor size (5k) provided you get the second version of the 16-42, (as the first version only covered 28mm -- not enough for 5k). By the way, you can now order black (or blue) versions of these instead of the red colored version.

[Evin Grant]

Actually they come with both the red and blue rings, I had to pay extra for black. Although hopefully that has changed.

[Pierre Alt]

[QUOTE=Julio Quintana;709232]


ZEISS Compact Primes 2
50mm f1.5______$3900
85mm f1.5______$3900

ZEISS Compact Primes 1
50mm f1.5
85mm f1.5

but ZEISS Compact Primes 2 :
50mm t2.1
85mm t2.1

[Julio Quintana]

Thanks, Pierre. Updated.

[George A.]

We have tested many lenses on the RED ONE...

We found that the Canon K35 Superspeeds had the most cinematic look - they produce a very filmic, creamy image. After much testing, we became big supporters of slightly older glass on digital cameras in general, and of K35s in particular.

Compared to the Zeiss Superspeeds, they are sharper wide-open. The apertures and size are about the same.

They are small and compact - perfect for the smaller EPICs which are about to be released in the wild.

And, best of all, all the lenses cover 5K and the upcoming full-frame 6K (36mmx24mm). All the lenses in our set (14, 18, 24, 35, 55, 85, 135 and 200) cover full frame! They will be quite something on MONSTRO, when one will be able to take full advantage of the huge sensor (either for still application, or for cine - including 4x3 and all widescreen ratios).

And, they are not hugely expensive.

So we went with the Canon K35s.

[Julio Quintana]

Hi George. Do you have any images from the Canons you would be willing to share with us?