I recently acquired an (apparently) more unusual Cinelux Anamorphic 35mm-movie-projector lens. As an emerging-cinematographer, I'm trying to adapt this for video use. I wondered if anyone here could answer some questions about this lens? Here it is:
My questions:
1. The "focusing ring" (if it is that), with the black locking-screw attached to it, does not seem to do anything. I have not yet attached the lens to a camera, so it may be that this adjustment-ring is doing something so subtle it is currently invisible to my eye?
2. Unlike the more commonly adapted Cinelux lenses, this "Kreuznach WA" model has a much bigger front lens than back lens (apologies for possibly incorrect terminology here). Is this related to the "WA" specification? Does this mean "Wide Angle" or something? The smaller end is 67mm. The bigger I have yet to measure, but noticeably bigger. Incidentally, what does the "MC" specification refer to?
3. Are there some special considerations when adapting this particular Cinelux for video use? Or can I use the same method as with a more common "Cinelux ES" etc?
4. I plan to build a Front Variable Diopter for this Cinelux WA from a modded Century Precision Optics wide-angle convertor, like this person has. Is this going to work? Obviously I need to redesign the mounting system, because, the Cinelux I have has a kind of "lens-hood" and is bigger at the front-end.
Any guidance in solving these mysteries greatly appreciated. Thank you!
I recently acquired an (apparently) more unusual Cinelux Anamorphic 35mm-movie-projector lens. As an emerging-cinematographer, I'm trying to adapt this for video use. I wondered if anyone here could answer some questions about this lens? Here it is: My questions: 1. The "focusing ring" (if it is that), with the black locking-screw attached to it, does not seem to do anything. I have not yet attached the lens to a camera, so it may be that this adjustment-ring is doing something so subtle it is currently invisible to my eye? 2. Unlike the more commonly adapted Cinelux lenses, this "Kreuznach WA" model has a much bigger front lens than back lens (apologies for possibly incorrect terminology here). Is this related to the "WA" specification? Does this mean "Wide Angle" or something? The smaller end is 67mm. The bigger I have yet to measure, but noticeably bigger. Incidentally, what does the "MC" specification refer to? 3. Are there some special considerations when adapting this particular Cinelux for video use? Or can I use the same method as with a more common "Cinelux ES" etc? 4. I plan to build a Front Variable Diopter for this Cinelux WA from a modded Century Precision Optics wide-angle convertor, like this person has. Is this going to work? Obviously I need to redesign the mounting system, because, the Cinelux I have has a kind of "lens-hood" and is bigger at the front-end. Any guidance in solving these mysteries greatly appreciated. Thank you!
