Are all Arriflex standard mount lenses compatible between 16mm and 35mm

[Stéphane Mandelkern]

Hi,

I remember having read on this forum that all Arri standard mount lenses could be not compatible between Arriflex 16S and Arriflex 35 2C.

If I buy an arri standard mount lens, am I sure that it will fit on my Arriflex 16S ?

Could I have a problem with the distance between the rear part of the lens and the position of the mirror ?

Thank you for your information

Stéphane

 

[Phillip Mosness]

Stéphane,

You're generally safe putting 35mm lenses on your 16mm camera.  It's the reverse that can be a problem.

16mm lenses, especially the wider focal lengths, protrude too far and will hit the mirror on a 35mm camera, like the 2C

That's been my experience. 

Are you searching for certain focal lengths?

[tom mcgarrity]

Same here, good advice, got my fingers burnt once.

[Tom Frenette]

I found this from an Arriflex iiC manual on ebay. 28mm Standard mount is the widest focal length that won't protrude too far, other than the exceptions listed.

Edited July 24, 2023 by Tom Frenette