Wide Focal Length Vignetting: Rangefinder Versus Hardcore DnNA

[Caleb Genheimer]

Does anyone have experience on how these two compare in terms of vignetting with wider angle taking lenses? The HCDNA looks to be bigger diameter but that’s not the only factor I’m sure.

I have a Rangefinder and am trying to figure out what I might gain by switching.

[Timotheus]

Yeah I think this has been discussed on the FB Anamorphic Shooters group.
IIRC there is a small but clear advantage of the HardcoreDNA.
I heard from @IshootbeforeItalk that the original CoreDNA goes a tiny bit wider still.

[Caleb Genheimer]

Thanks!

[IshootbeforeItalk]

yes, every so slightly in close focus, because it has a shorter nose. 

 

[Caleb Genheimer]

I’m ordering up a HTN replacement front ring for my Kowa 16-H, to get the variable diopter as close to the front element as possible and to lock it at infinity. I’ll either upgrade to a HCDNA or I will start in on the Vazen lens set with the wide if reviews are positive... whichever is the best option when I’ve saved up.