Tim McC Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Shot on the GH5 in 6k mode (it's really only 5k, but who can complain?) with the Sankor 16c in front of a Nikon 50mm f1.4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRat Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Would you recommend the Sankor 16c on the GH5? I've been looking for an anamorphic lens to pair with the Helios 44 that will not vignette and currently overwhelmed which one is affordable and good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim McC Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 I do recommend it. You can see that there is some slight vignetting at 50mm, so at 58mm on the Helios, you should be just fine. I like the white barrel flares, but not everyone does. I'm using a SLR magic rangefinder in front of the Sankor, so that helps a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRat Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Tim McC said: I do recommend it. You can see that there is some slight vignetting at 50mm, so at 58mm on the Helios, you should be just fine. I like the white barrel flares, but not everyone does. I'm using a SLR magic rangefinder in front of the Sankor, so that helps a great deal. Thanks! So the rangefinder is for single focus? If I don't buy a rangefinder, I'll focus twice, correct? Also, do I need something to connect the Sankor to the Helios? Also are you using rods? Sorry if I have a lot of questions. I'm really interested in building an anamorphic kit :). Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim McC Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 19 minutes ago, TurboRat said: Thanks! So the rangefinder is for single focus? If I don't buy a rangefinder, I'll focus twice, correct? Yes, you put both taking lens and Sankor to infinity and then focus with the Rangefinder. Otherwise, you'll be focusing the Sankor to your ballpark length and then finding focus with your taking lens. It gets easier with practice, but you'll eventually want to invest in the Rangefinder. 22 minutes ago, TurboRat said: Also, do I need something to connect the Sankor to the Helios? Yes, you'll need an anamorphic clamp. I recommend the RedStan clamps. They are by far the best. 23 minutes ago, TurboRat said: Also are you using rods? Yes, to hold the follow focus, which was manipulating the Rangefinder. 24 minutes ago, TurboRat said: Sorry if I have a lot of questions. I'm really interested in building an anamorphic kit :). Thanks! The Sankor is one of the cheapest vintage anamorphics you can find. It's the ideal place to start, especially if you already have a GH5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRat Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Thanks for answering all my questions @Tim McC Yes I'm currently using a GH5 as a main cam that I want to build an anamorphic setup on. Also have an a6500 but looks like the GH5 is more ideal. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim McC Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 8 hours ago, TurboRat said: Also have an a6500 but looks like the GH5 is more ideal. The difference is between a 5K 4:3 image (on the GH5) and cropping a 4K 16:9 image down to 3K (on any other camera). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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