Andrew Reid

I admire them for trying, problem is a Bolex Moller or Kowa 8Z + Rapido FVD costs about $1000-$1500 and looks better. We're only 20 years into this century, I am sure we can figure out how to make a 1970's anamorphic lens. Even computer aided optics design, surely can mimic just about anything. Andrew of SLR Magic told me the cemented elements are the main issue. They tend to seperate. Not good for a lens that needs to be thrown around over many years or even rented out daily. I should get the LOMO out and have a play with that again. Closest to HAWK you can get for the money, even with today's inflated prices due to such rarity.

Nope. Has to be internal.

Easy to forget that one.

At a quick glance it might be useful for people to see what's available that shoots 4K - everything stills-video (not camcorder), with a large-ish sensor and 4K video. Here's my list off the top of my head. I'll add to it based on your suggestions and I've missed! Full frame 4K Canon 1D X III Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS R6 Leica SL2 Leica Q2 * Nikon Z6 Nikon Z7 Nikon D850 Nikon D780 Panasonic S1 Panasonic S1R Panasonic S1H Sigma Fp Sony A7 III Sony A7S II Sony A7S III (Soon) Sony A7R II Sony A7R III Sony A7R IV Sony A9 Sony A9 II Sony A99 II * Fixed lens 28mm Full frame but cropped 4K Canon 1D C (1.3x) Canon 1D X II (1.4x) Canon 5D Mark IV (1.8x) Canon EOS R (1.8x) Canon EOS RP (1.8x) Leica SL (1.5x) Nikon D5 (1.4x) Super 35mm full width 4K (APS-C) Canon M6 Mark II Fuji X-H1 (slight extra crop) Fuji X-T2 (slight extra crop) Fuji X-T3 Fuji X-T4 Fuji X-T20 Fuji X-T30 Fuji X-Pro 2 (Firmware update) Fuji X-Pro 3 Fuji X-E3 Fuji X-A7 Fuji X-T200 Leica TL2 (no 24p, 30p only) Leica CL (no 24p, 30p only) Nikon Z50 Sony A6100 Sony A6300 Sony A6400 Sony A6500 Sony A6600 Samsung NX1 Micro Four Thirds 4K Olympus E-M1 II Olympus E-M1 III Olympus E-M5 III Olympus E-M10 III Olympus PEN E-PL9 Olympus PEN E-PL10 Olympus E-M1 X Panasonic GH4 (2.3x crop) Panasonic GH5 Panasonic GH5S (1.86x extra wide sensor) Panasonic G9 Panasonic G7 (2.3x crop) Panasonic G85 (2.3x crop) Panasonic G90 (2.3x crop) Panasonic GX9 (2.5x crop) Panasonic GX8 (2.5x crop, old model not recommended for video) Panasonic GX85 (2.3x crop) Yi Mi 2x crop 4K or more from APS-C sensor Canon M50 Canon 90D Canon 250D Nikon D7500 Nikon D500 Samsung NX500 Fixed lens and crop sensor Fuji X100V Canon G7X III Canon G5X II Leica D-LUX (LX100) Leica D-LUX7 (LX100 II) Leica V-LUX (FZ1000) Leica V-LUX5 (FZ1000 II) Panasonic FZ1000 Panasonic FZ1000 I Panasonic FZ2000 Panasonic LX100 Panasonic LX100 Mark II Panasonic LX10 Sony RX100 series (from M4) Sony RX10 series (from M2) Sony RX0 series Medium format 4K Fuji GFX 100 Hasselblad H6D 100C Hasselblad H6D-400c Leica S Typ 007 (Super 35mm crop only in 4K) Leica S3 --- List updated: 13th July 2020 No pro video cameras. Has to be a stills camera and be able to shoot 4K. Can be either DSLR or mirrorless.

Yes. The irony. The time has come to face up to it. We're addicts!

The Aivascope and Vazen are very pricey though. I don't particularly rate the image from either. Too clinical and doesn't have the mojo of the classic anamorphic lenses from 70's and 80's.

It just seems like you are trying to sell us a drone. Nothing personal mate but there is simply nothing in the video quality to justify any of this hype. And to keep seeing the thread bumped to the top, week in week out... It's not an advertising board.

Why is X-T3 better option for video?

These videos prove it?! Right.

Thanks for that. I'll try it out on the X-T4.

The Pro version (Gen 1) with the aperture ring. I have not yet figured out how to transfer control of the aperture to the camera body jog dials instead though. To be honest I'd prefer it there than on an aperture ring that is too close to the body and has no markings or hard stops. The other thing I like about the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 is the overall rendering. It is pretty spectacular for such an affordable zoom. Really nice bokeh and focus roll off. Amazing resolution and contrast in the middle. I have both the old and new versions of this lens... will see what the difference is.

Ok enough bumps now. Thank you.

It arrived today and sits proudly on the Sigma Fp. An absolute gem. It seems parfocal to me as well! The shots of the GFX 100 are at 35mm and 70mm, both wide open. It's not exactly lacking for sharpness but is more gentle than a modern cut your throat sharp lens.

I thought it were a hose pipe at first

If I only had to keep one camera at the moment... Let's see. I like grading LOG but don't like monitoring with it. Needs a good view assist. Or a really good standard picture profile. I am addicted to Classic Negative at the moment on the X-T4 and the Teal & Orange on Fp for something even more stylised. But doesn't suite everything like Classic Negative. Let's say X-T4 makes a good case for itself here and the Pana S1 with it's in-camera LUT support. Next, only having one lens is a challenge, because I've jettisoned the rest into the skip and can only keep one. If it's the X-T4, it'll have to be the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 C (newest one) or Fuji 18-135mm. These do everything. Think I'd choose the Sigma for the macro and faster aperture. If it's the Panasonic S1, I'd go with a prime and forget about the terrible AF. A good 35mm F2 so at least you have wide angle and 50mm in Super 35mm mode. F2 to keep the size down. Let's call it Voigtlander 35mm F1.8 Ultron or Zeiss ZM 35mm F2. Unless close focus is needed, then it'd have to be the small Minolta AF 35mm F2.0, lovely rendering and simple to manually focus. If I am truly going to box myself in, I'd have to choose between S1 with the prime and X-T4 now. Tricky one. Don't think I'd pick either actually. Sigma Fp with Canon 28-70mm F2.8 EF (old version). It's parfocal. Good manual focus. Full frame. S35 crop gives you more reach. Can shoot RAW internal. No IBIS stops you being lazy and getting nicer shots on a tripod instead. Great colour and codec options. Just no EVF or articulated screen, which could be tricky sometimes. Nope having just one camera is impossible. I'd keep all 3 and then turn the internet off and use the GFX 100 instead.

Fuji's own 18-55mm F2.8-4 is a great lens for the money but the Sigma is even better and more versatile in my book. A nice bit longer at the telephoto end. A bit wider too. Much better macro. More versatile. Fits more cameras. Goes on a Micro Four Thirds Speed Booster as well, where it just about has 1.3x crop covered. I would keep it on the X-T4 though and not the older Fuji cameras as the AF seems FAR better on X-T4 vs my X-Pro 2. On the older ones I'd use Fuji's own lenses. Also you need the Fringer adapter. The cheaper ones don't do it for me. So far anyway. Firmware may change things later. Speaking of zooms... The Sigma Fp got married today To a Russian She is 37-140 dress size. F=fit. Ex husband is Tarkovsky. And she loves the Fp because IBIS is useless with manual focus zoom lenses. So here it will be a case of the lost art of sticking it on a tripod like Tarkovsky.

Works very well with IBIS but not quite as locked down as the Fuji 18-135mm, unless I can find a relevant setting to fiddle with. Talking of stabilisation... Perfect lens for S35 mode on Sigma Fp for run & gun with OIS!

Going to go back out when the sun is out, they are a bit flat! But shows the combo is working without vignetting. At 85mm the vignette is pretty bad so 100mm does seem like minimum for the GFX 100 anamorphic adventure. Somebody should make a fake anamorphic iris for the Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4. That would be fantastic on Leica SL2 in 4K 60p S35

With the Fringer EF-FX adapter this lens is a BARGAIN. I have the 16-55mm F2.8 Fuji X and 18-135mm. I wanted something faster than the 18-135 although to be fair that is a very good run & gun lens. I wanted something longer than the 16-55. This fits the bill and the macro is amazing. AF is instant. Works perfectly in 4K too. It cost me about £250 used in mint condition. Will add some samples frames from it soon.

Some shots from the Baby Hypergonar on GFX 100 The trick here is apparently to use a lens with a rear element as small as your thumb. On a sensor the size of the albert hall. Light works in mysterious ways.

Certainly is worth persevering with judging by the atmosphere in those shots. I think the Sigma 45mm is really well suited to anamorphic. I tried it on my Fp with the Bolex Moller and it's almost as if Rachel herself comes climbing out the picture. Another one of these lenses where the entrance pupil is very close to the anamorphic elements. It's got a lot more contrast than the Nikon E-series 50mm pancake I was using as well. I just wish for the dual focus lenses, that the front variable diopters were a bit smaller and lighter. They are all 72mm+ monsters!

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The X-T4 is like a S35 version of that for run & gun. With the 18-135mm it's a real shot grabber Only lacks the internal ND.