Long Lens options for BMCC MFT
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Mon Apr 15, 2013 2:44 pmby Jim DeLuca
In preparation for the shipping of the BMCC MFT (V1) I'm looking at lens options.
I OWN the SLR magic 12mm and 25mm lenses, so I've got the wide and portrait range covered.
But I'm looking for affordable manual lens options in the telephoto range. I'm looking for lenses in the 85mm range and up (so that with the crop around 200mm).
Are old Nikkon (Nikkor) lenses the best option? My other problem is I don't know how to recognize the specific mount type with the older lenses. I know the modern Canon lenses are EF obviously, but what are the versions I should be looking for in the older lenses and which ones to avoid?
Re: Long Lens options for BMCC MFT
Posted:
Mon Apr 15, 2013 2:49 pmby João Gomes
m42 screw mount is the most adaptable and popular one for vintage lenses. I have a few m42 and Pentax PK bayonet mount easily adapted for my Canon 7D.
I recently bought a Helios 85mm f1.5 and i´m really happy with it. Just be aware that at lower than f2.8 it becomes "weird"... but in a good way.
Re: Long Lens options for BMCC MFT
Posted:
Mon Apr 15, 2013 3:46 pmby Jim DeLuca
João Gomes wrote:m42 screw mount is the most adaptable and popular one for vintage lenses. I have a few m42 and Pentax PK bayonet mount easily adapted for my Canon 7D.
I recently bought a Helios 85mm f1.5 and i´m really happy with it. Just be aware that at lower than f2.8 it becomes "weird"... but in a good way.
Thanks! I'll look into these.
Re: Long Lens options for BMCC MFT
Posted:
Mon Apr 15, 2013 3:49 pmby Jim DeLuca
Has anyone used this lens before?
M42 * PENTACON
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/M42-PENTACON-MEY ... 20d1a6db06Does the older M42 cover the blackmagic sensor without any vignetting?
Re: Long Lens options for BMCC MFT
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Mon Apr 15, 2013 4:56 pmby João Gomes
I have a Pentacon 300mm f4. and use it on my Canon 7D. Shot this with it:
Love it. It´s more than enough for the BMCC sensor. It covers full-frame i believe.
Re: Long Lens options for BMCC MFT
Posted:
Mon Apr 15, 2013 5:58 pmby Jim DeLuca
João Gomes wrote:I have a Pentacon 300mm f4. and use it on my Canon 7D. Shot this with it:
Love it. It´s more than enough for the BMCC sensor. It covers full-frame i believe.
Wow, looks great! Did you not find it shaky at all, since there wouldn't be image stabilization? How sharp did you find the lens wide open?
Re: Long Lens options for BMCC MFT
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Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:09 pmby João Gomes
Jim DeLuca wrote:João Gomes wrote:I have a Pentacon 300mm f4. and use it on my Canon 7D. Shot this with it:
Love it. It´s more than enough for the BMCC sensor. It covers full-frame i believe.
Wow, looks great! Did you not find it shaky at all, since there wouldn't be image stabilization? How sharp did you find the lens wide open?
It´s actually quite sharp wide open. I always use it on tripod and it´s own weight (heaviest lens i´ve ever seen)
gives it a nice balance. Just make sure you use a nice tripod and you will be fine. Hand held would be impossible for more than 5 minutes without pulling something...