Lens Test: Iscorama 36mc 1.5x

[DuckDuckJohn]

Greetings all,

This is my first post here but I've lurked for quite some time, particularly in the anamorphic forum. I recently bought an Iscorama 36mc 1.5x anamorphic lens from another member here (QuickHitRecord) and wanted to share some of the results I've been getting.  This lens has quickly become my favorite lens!  A refreshing change from the perfect/sterile "Canon L glass look".

http://vimeo.com/65643270
 

Camera:
75% Canon 5D Mark III (more towards the beginning)
25% Blackmagic Cinema Camera (more towards the end)

 

Lenses:
Vivitar 28mm 2.5 M42 mount + Iscorama 36mc 1.5x
Iscorama 50mm 2.8 M42 mount + Iscorama 36mc 1.5x
Canon 85 mm 1.2L + Iscorama 36mc 1.5x

 

Adapters:
Genus 77mm variable ND filter
Polaroid 72mm Close-Up +1 filter (only on a few tighter shots toward the end.)

More thoughts in the description on Vimeo.  What do you think?

Also, I don't know how first posts are supposed to go or what's considered cheesy but I just wanted to say I look forward to becoming a more active member of the community here.  I hope to learn much and contribute where I can.

John
DuckDuck Collective

[Julian]

Warm welcome! Lovely images, nice grade!

[Sebastien Farges]

You already know from my Vimeo comment : really nice image, I wonder when I will have the chance to have one ! :)

[DuckDuckJohn]

Thank you for the warm welcome and feedback.  :)

[Stanley Hsu]

Love the video! Can't wait to see more works created by Duck Duck Collective.

 

Glad to know that you guys are also in NYC :)

[Paulio]

Awesome grade, the blacks looks so inky. I'd love to hear more about how you achieved it.

[Rob Bannister]

I really like this. Good job John

[QuickHitRecord]

John is going to make great things with this lens!

[KarimNassar]

very nice work. Great look interesting shots and compositions.

The distorted/wobbly perspective that is present most noticeably in the first group shot is a bit of an issue to me.

again very nice