If I knew then, what I know now: I’d edit thus heavily!
For anyone considering a new set of lenses for the BMPCC4K camera, I think these Fujinon MK 18-55 and 50-135mm T2.9 zooms alone as spherical lenses or combined with the SLR Magic 1.33x-65 Anamorphot Adapter and the PD Movie Dual Follow Focus illustrated in the previous post, are a prudent, efficient, versatile, capable, and affordable system. The only additional lens needed is the Tokina Cinema ATX 11-20mm T2.9 Zoom.
If you think I’m losing my mind, here’s my thought process for someone starting out or wanting a set of new glass. This does not apply in all situations, but I’ll bet it applies to 99% of the readers of this forum.
Future proofing:
MFT sensor’s are going to replace Super 16 as the dominant ‘small’ sensor for videos.
Affordable cost:
It’s very common to see people assemble a large number of lenses from a variety of manufacturers with various speeds, functionality, focal lengths, physical dimensions, mounts, weight, look, resolution, and cost. In the effort to save money, it’s easy to buy a lens that costs $500 a copy or perhaps $1,000 a copy. If in five years, you will easily exceed $15,000 with a piecemeal approach full of compromises and requiring a cabinet full of required accessories that mate with your various standards, you’ll know there must be an alternative. Some of us bought sets of matched lenses which cost $10,000 or more that can be used on the BMPCC4K. But those aren’t likely all you’ll want and so the costs continue.
For those who thought zoom lenses might solve the problems of having a plethora of prime lenses, there are many compromises for affordable lenses. One good zoom can cost as much as a car. A really good set of primes can cost more than a car. Good anamorphic lenses are even more.
Solution:
Buy used. Buy budget lenses. Rent quality lenses.
But I am thinking the
Fujinon MKs at $7,800 for 18-55/50-135mm,
Tokina ATX at $2,400 for 11-20mm,
SLR Magic 1.33x-65 Anamorphot Adapter at $1,800 for lenses 30mm or more, and
PD Movie Dual Follow Focus at less than $1,000
for a total under $13,000 will be all you need and minimize most compromises for less than what you’re going to spend anyway.
Note: edited to remove references to the URSA Mini since I’m referring to MK lenses that will shortly be available in MFT Mount.
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