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Am interested in hearing your thoughts on it when you get it. I was able to get out today and run some tests. And I finally tried the Leeming LUT settings you told me about. I will probably buy his LUT when he has a specific G7 version.

Yeah, probably. The G7 is dirt cheap right now. I think you can get a body only for around 400 on eBay. So, maybe pick one of them up in the interim, since the gh5 won't be out until the end of the year.

I have never used a gh4 but all of my research says that it is better in lowlight and the newer sensor shows a slight improvement in iq.

Yeah, I didn't love the 1.4. The f2 is one of the sharpest lenses I have ever used, though. Even wide open.

Ok, gotcha. You were talking about a f/1.8 lens... That's not gonna give you that much more light. I guess the Samyangs are your best bet, there aren't a lot of lenses, less than f2, in the semi-wide to normal range that are cheap. I guess there's the Konica 40mm f/1.8. That's a really cool lens and it has a little bit of a cult following.

Looks great Bror. Beautiful lens and composition, but I am a sucker for slow rack focusing. What camera did you shoot that with? If you already have the Nikkor 35mm f2, then why are you even looking for another lens in this range... Get some more Nikkors... How about the 50mm 1.2 or 85mm f2... Or the 20mm f2.8? There are so many great Nikkor lenses that you should be concentrating on building a nice set of those... IMO.

Haha, yeah I am guilty of a little click baiting. However, I was going for the Yet Another Guess The Camera.

At least I now have an excuse as to why my videos all of a sudden look bad...

Thanks, if you have it I would like to see it. I almost picked up a Nikkor-O 35mm f2 the other day but we couldn't agree on a price and since I already have the 28mm f2, it seems redundant if I can't get it for the right price. Which Nikkor 35mm f2 do you have, and do you have any footage online using it?

A lot of lenses are worse than canon FD and nikkor 35mm f2, Rokinon/Samyang/Bower included. But I have not seen anything from them. Have you used the Creator 35mm f2? Do you have any footage from them? I have been curious about the price for awhile.

The Samyang/Rokinon/Bower lenses are nice lenses, my friend has the 16mm Cine lens and it is a really nice lens. Mitakon also makes a 35mm f2 lens that looks really nice. Brand new they sell for $160. Of course I haven't seen any footage from them, but their other lenses look good Without a doubt. Those lenses will be good for years and they will work with any future Nikon, Canon, or mirrorless.

Gotcha, then there you go. If you want autofocus, Mattias is selling the Samsung 30mm pancake, I think.

However, I will say, test out the lenses you have, if you like the results... Then that's all that matters. Post some of your tests. The people here are kindly honest. Good luck.

Kidzrevil has performed a lot of tests, if you go back through this thread and the last 15 pages of the lenses thread you will see his results. There appears to be some macroblocking and banding issues. Others haven't seen as much as him, but his tests are very thorough! As I said before, I have only used vintage lenses with the NX500, but I definitely saw a difference, had better results, with my newer, vintage lenses than with my older ones.

Okay, primarily for photos in low light. How much do you want to spend?

Pavel, nice work. Cool edit. Okay, it is arguable that you should spend more on lenses than on cameras. Your lenses will out live the camera, so obtaining good glass is essential. For the type of work you are describing, I would recommend either the Sigma Art lenses or the Rokinon/Samyang/Bower Cine lenses. They aren't necessarily inexpensive, but they are a good value for the lenses. If you don't mind used lenses them there are always deals to be had on eBay, Craigslist, etc... I personally would not recommend the native Samsung lenses. With the future of the NX mount in question, I don't see them as a viable lens investment. But, for the right price, they are great lenses that work beautifully with the NX system. Actually, I think Rokinon has made some of their lenses in the NX mount, so that may be a viable option. Otherwise always get your lenses in the Nikon mount, it has the most cross camera platform compatability if you change cameras in a couple years. However, if you are looking for auto focus and exposure then pick up a couple more Samsungs and be done with it. Btw, I love Takumar lenses, I recently picked up the 35mm f2 lens for very cheap and it is a stunning piece of glass with amazing bokeh and character. Hope this helps.

I recently came across some older Samsung lenses that were made for the PK mount by Schneider. These could be excellent choices for the demanding NX sensor.

In my opinion you want to get lenses from the same manufacturer from the same lens line up. If I were you, I would start investing in the Rokinon/Samyang/Bower lenses. Or if they're a little too pricy for you, then breakdown your lens line up into interior and exterior lenses. By doing this the slight difference in lens characteristics can be negated. Btw, what type of video work do you do? This also can help to steer you in a specific direction.

Pavel, I know very little about lenses that resolve 6K, but I know a lot about vintage lenses. When I bought my first camera for video, I could not afford any expensive lenses, so I bought vintage. And I bought a lot of them. I spent days upon days reading and watching reviews, looking at sample images and videos. So, with my credentials behind me, I think you should be fine with those lenses. If you have some money to spare on some really good lenses, then I would recommend it with the NX1. The sensor is demanding. I own the NX500 and I found that you can get a good image with many different lenses, but you can get very clean clinical images with more modern glass. So, the next question is, what type of video do you plan on shooting? Is this a hobby for you and you plan on shooting the best family get togethers and birthday parties? Do you plan on shooting pro events or weddings? Do you hope to shoot narrative or documentary pieces?

Hi Pavel, in that post I was quoting Kidzrevil. He has the Zeiss Milvus lenses that are supposed to be capable of resolving 6K. He has gotten some great results with them. But a lot of other NX1 users have been using various other lenses that work very well with the camera. What kind of lenses are you looking for?

Yeah it does!!! I have it in Nikon to m43 and it is an amazing product. I also am waiting on a used/mint ef to m43 from fotodiox clearance, so I can use it with every other lens mount I own. I like the product so much, I am probably going to hold off on a speedbooster for the time being.

Yes, I love vintage Tokinas. I also have the RMC 17mm f3.5, and the RMC 25-50mm f4. And the AT-X 24-40 and AT-X 35-70, both f2.8. All of them are great lenses. obviously, I meant to type Cosmicar in the description, but damn auto correct... but i agree, that lens really holds its own for a 40-50 year old TV, c-mount lens. The only reason I think I am leaning toward the Tokina is I think the bokeh is weightier than the Cosmicar... the Cosmicar has a lighter, almost nostalgic look to it, which may be perfect for a short I plan on shooting later in the year. Btw, I have that Pentacon lens... picked it up for 5 bucks a while back, but I never got around to using it... I'll have to give that a test one of these days.

Yup... Yet Another G7 Test. This time I am really trying to decide between a couple lenses for my upcoming movie project... the Tokina RMC 35mm f2 lens vs. the Cosmical 25mm f1.9 lens. I adjusted the curves and threw a couple LUTS on the footage to get close to the kinda "look" I will eventually want. The technical info is... this video was shot in CineLikeD with everything dialed down. With my tests I have found I like this setting the best. Eventually, I would like to test the Leeming LUT, as TheRenaissanceMan suggested a couple weeks ago, with the advised Leeming LUT in camera settings, but I am waiting until he has a fully developed G7 version. I am sure there are flaws all over the place in this video, but since it is merely a lens test, I decided to let them roll. As always... any tips or criticisms are encouraged and if there are any other G7 users, please feel free to post your work as well. I am really hoping to have a thorough discussion about this awesome little camera.

Have you thought about selling your nx1, picking up a used nx500 for stills and some of that NX video you like and a speedbooster gh4/g7 as your primary video camera?

With the XL you are getting a .64x as opposed to a .72x... So, in full frame terms, if you have a 28mm lens on an m43, the full frame equivalent FOV would be 56mm when you add the regular speedbooster the same 28mm lens, you would get a FOV equivalent to a full frame 40mm and gain a stop of light. With the XL you would get a 36mm and gain a little more than a stop. The XL glass may be of better quality as well, but I am not a hundred percent sure of that?