David Owen James Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I'm interested in hearing your recommendations for zoom lenses. What lens do you like to use and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matej Pok Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Hi, I use Zeiss 10-100mm T2 and Angenieux 9,5-57mm T1.8-2.4 H.E.C. They are both very good - stopped down (f4) as good as prime lenses. Zeiss breathes a bit and has got longer minimum focus distance (1.5m). Angenieux has warmer color rendition, has got very good controlled breathing and good minimum focus (0.6m) also it´s usuful for macro. I used to shoot also with Angenieux 12-120mm T2.4, which is good for "old look", but I´d stay away from it for serious work. When you´re buying Angenieux, try to find one with as bigger serial number as possible. Especially 1.4xx.000 series. They are from beggining of 90´s. Are you planning to use it on Super16 or standard ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Dom Jaeger Posted November 29, 2011 Premium Member Share Posted November 29, 2011 The Canon 8-64 is another very good 16mm zoom, which covers S16. The Zeiss 11-110 is the S16 version of their 10-100. The nicest I've come across though, is the Cooke 10.4-52 Varokinetal, a S16 version of the earlier 9-50. The Cooke 10-30 is another beauty, if you can find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Kubin Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) I use a Cooke 9-50 lens. I did buy it for 16mm but I do use it quite a bit for 2k on RED/EPIC/SCARLET...here's a screen grab.... T4 This should give you a good idea of sharpness and contrast on dark and light skin. I should be getting my first 16mm transfers with the lens in a week or so...I'll post a screen grab from those so you can get a visual idea of the lens when shooting film. Edited November 30, 2011 by Kip Kubin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matej Pok Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I use a Cooke 9-50 lens. I did buy it for 16mm but I do use it quite a bit for 2k on RED/EPIC/SCARLET...here's a screen grab.... T4 This should give you a good idea of sharpness and contrast on dark and light skin. I should be getting my first 16mm transfers with the lens in a week or so...I'll post a screen grab from those so you can get a visual idea of the lens when shooting film. Hi Kip, please, could you describe Cooke regarding - flare, breathing, close focus and sharpness wide open ? And what is its front diameter ? Thanks for information. I should probably upload screen shots of my lenses, too :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Kubin Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Cooke 9-50 Close Focus 1 '6" Little to no breathing. Prone to flairs...I always use a french flag when shooting without a Matte Box It is sharp and acceptable wide open. Front diameter is 83mm Covers Super 16mm at about 17mm on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matej Pok Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Cooke 9-50 Close Focus 1 '6" Little to no breathing. Prone to flairs...I always use a french flag when shooting without a Matte Box It is sharp and acceptable wide open. Front diameter is 83mm Covers Super 16mm at about 17mm on Thanks a lot! These information are very useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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