Sat Jan 20, 2018 7:12 pm
Yes, I have had several Zeiss Arri S16 lenses converted to PL mount (you can get a direct Arri B to PL adapter which sets in the lens with a lock screw), used with both the Pocket and Micro Cameras using the Wooden Camera BMPCC/PL adapter. This PL adapter bolts to the WC Pocket or Micro cage for a very solid mount. Otherwise the adapter needs to be secured to a rail setup to properly support the heavy S16 Zeiss lenses.
The Zeiss lenses are excellent, designed for the S16 format, and are very fast at T1.3, hence their name as Super Speeds. The Arri B and PL mount FFD is much longer than the MFT FFD, and the rear of the lens barrel sits in the adapter, with the rear element sitting in it proper spot just inside the MFT mount area of the camera. Getting a complete match set is the challenge with these older lenses, but their IQ is excellent, and gives a nice Cinematic look.
Another option is the Veydra Mini Primes, designed after the newer Zeiss Ultra Speed lenses, about the same size as a S16 Super Speed, but a little slower at T/2.2 and somewhat lighter as a result. They come in a MFT mount, and You get a similar IQ. Additionally, full sets are easy to build from 12mm to 85mm. The longer focal lengths from 19mm to 85mm can be adapted to other cameras like the Sony E and FZ mounts with their user interchangeable lens mount system. The longer focal length Speeds Speeds from 25mm on, will also cover a larger sensor like the BM 4K sensor (Academy Std. 35mm format)
Hope this helps.
Cheers
Denny Smith
SHA Productions