Zoom lense to be combined with Cooke S4

[Stephen Williams]

Years ago, I operated on a 35mm commercial that used a similar speed Cooke zoom. It was a lot larger than either the 20mm to 100mm or their T4 25mm to 250mm.

 

Hi Brian,

 

I know the 14-70 has a huge front element, but otherwise lookes like an 20-100.

 

Stephen

[Brian Drysdale]

Hi Brian,

 

I know the 14-70 has a huge front element, but otherwise lookes like an 20-100.

 

Stephen

 

Stephen I managed to find a picture of the 18mm to 90mm half way down. http://www.cineused.com/Film_and_Video_Gea...and_Wanted.html

 

Looks like its got a larger diameter overall rather than just at the front. Yes, I know the 14 -70.

 

I only saw the material we shot on TV, so I couldn't really comment on how well it stands up compared to a 20mm to 100mm.

[Stephen Williams]

Stephen I managed to find a picture of the 18mm to 90mm half way down. http://www.cineused.com/Film_and_Video_Gea...and_Wanted.html

 

Looks like its got a larger diameter overall rather than just at the front. Yes, I know the 14 -70.

 

I only saw the material we shot on TV, so I couldn't really comment on how well it stands up compared to a 20mm to 100mm.

 

Hi Brian,

 

Thanks, never seen one of those. I know the 25-250 high speed Cooke was developed for the Superman flying rig.

 

Stephen

[Jon Kukla]

Given the weights you're working with, if you want a handheld look without the pain, I'd suggest putting the camera on a fluid head on top of a vibration isolator. You can actually use the isolator to introduce some random movement, in conjunction with the fluid head. If you want the camera to track, there's no reason why it can't all be placed on a dolly.

 

That's my two cents. Of course, I have no idea of your specific context. Good luck in any case! :)

[Camillo Foramitti]

The only way I know how to use the 24-290 Optimo in a handheld setup is to use a bungee rig on a jib arm. Otherwise it is way too front heavy and probably impossible to operate.