Administrators Andrew Reid Posted January 26, 2015 Administrators Share Posted January 26, 2015 A story of the $1999 SLR Magic cinema lens versus a $7999 Cooke S4i Mini.Read the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Gregson Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Thank you for sharing this comparison! The bokeh comparison is a huge Cooke characteristic that doesn't cross over-I was curious about two other Cooke characteristics: the inherent warmth that helps skin tones and the subtle shift in perspective that occurs while racking. Do you have video/photos comparing skin tones b/w these lenses or any footage of each lens racking focus on the same subject? Overall you make a strong case to consider the SLR Magics. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Andrew Reid Posted January 28, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted January 28, 2015 Just a quick note: had to remove the 4K samples in the post, may have been causing the server to crash. Will reupload tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Mook Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Although it's technically not perfect, there is something slightly more beautiful and cinematic about the Cooke. But the SLR Magic performs superbly for the price and looks perfectly paired to the 1DC. Is there a release date set?If I can ask, where did you find your Cookes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseywilsondp Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I need to give Cooke's another shot i think. After hearing so much positive about them I finally got a chance to use them over the summer and wasn't super impressed (same line as yours). Most couldn't get perfectly sharp (when focusing 1:1 on an epic) and many seemed not calibrated for focus marks (which happens to all lenses, so that was just a negative experience in general) I'm guessing the rental house maybe just didn't take care of them. Anyways thanks for the review/comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcs Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 It appears Cooke's imperfections help create their magic: https://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2014/03/why-do-we-want-flat-glass/ . IronFilm, Andrew Reid and Christina Ava 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseywilsondp Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Cool thanks for the article JCS. jcs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkor Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I missed some photographic lenses in the comparison, after all that's what 99% of the users are going for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richg101 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Indeed. I'd love to see these pitted against a set of contax. a 35mm, 50mm and 85mm all f1.4 versions:) Are these in your arsenal mister Reid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkor Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I would like to see it compared to the nikkor 50 1.2 (300€) and the nikkor 50 2 ai(30€). The second one isn't a stellar performer when compared to expensive modern lenses but it's a very cinematic lens with smooth bokeh and all the sharpness you need wideopen, (I picked these two cause theyre the ones I use) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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