Kevin Roy Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 I'm in the process researching lens options for an SR3 I recently purchased and thought I would reach out for some guidance. My first impulse was to look for a Canon 8-64, as I'm familiar with it and it has always been a workhorse for me. I've just posted in search of a 6.6 x 66 Canon actually. But with the emergence of several Super35 short/wide-angle zooms I've been considering this as a possibility to cover the longer end of the focal length. So for example, up for consideration is the Tokina 11-20, or the Sigma 18-36, or the DZOFilm. There are other possibilities no doubt. These new lenses seem fairly lightweight, well made, and compact, qualities that appeal to me as a one man show, so to speak. I'd then supplement with wider lenses, 9.5mm or 12mm...TBD. But I'm wondering what I might expect in terms of the differences in the optics of these newer lenses, generally, compared to the optics of those famous Canon lenses, and slapped onto an SR. Will I see that they are sharper, even as Super35 lenses on Super 16? More contrasty? Obviously I'm aware of the differences related to formats i.e. field of view, crop factor. And I have to admit I'm interested in trying these new lenses, just to get away from a "look" that I'm already so familiar with. I want to lean towards sharpness, and draw less attention to soft retro old school, if possible. Any insight appreciated! Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Tyler Purcell Posted August 2, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted August 2, 2021 I've used the Sigma 18-35 on my S35mm Aaton III and wasn't impressed. It's not parfocal, it's zoom range isn't enough for anything really, just saves a few seconds of time and I'm not in love with the sharpness either. It didn't seem to be any different than the classic Cooke 20 - 100 I've used on a few shows recently. I don't think the modern lenses are "all that", they're all way lower quality than the classic cine lenses, way lower quality. I use Rokinon Xeens as my main S35mm lens and have used them on the Aaton XTR a bit before, not anything to write home about either. So yea, I'd just buy the canon. It's a much nicer lens, excellent quality, crisp as all get out and you get a great zoom range. I have the 11.5-165 and just used it on my little doc that came out so great, what a nice lens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Roy Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 Thanks for that overview. Really nice film and great looking, absolutely. Finding a Canon is definitely the direction I'm leaning. I know it well. And then the thought occurs to me to just supplement it with a newer S35 lens for more reach if needed. Thanks again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon O'Brien Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Tyler, what a great little film! Well done!! I really enjoyed watching it. The look is really gorgeous. I like how you intercut Super 8 with the 16mm, too. You have, I think, inspired me to keep my Super 8 camera, rather than sell it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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