Anyone have any experience with their lens for video? I'm interested particularly because of the price point.
westr70 said:I have been checking since I posted and it looks good. I appreciate the input from those who have bought these lens.
peederj said:Two of the objectives of cine lenses are 1) reduced focus breathing and 2) standardized focus/aperture ring diameters and placements so lens interchange is effortless.
Neither of these factors are clear from what we've seen from Samyang so far.
I have to wonder whether the low-rent manufacturer either can't find anyone versed in the art to talk to, or simply ignores them when they do, in the interest of expediency.
But if it's a good lens for the money and doesn't require a $10 rubber strap for gears then OK, do what you wish.
peederj said:I may even buy these myself, I have several of the stills versions. I'm just one who says if you're gonna do something, why not do it right. I look forward to testing these in practice.
Positron said:It's a nice sentiment, but when you're looking at a lens that's less than one-tenth the price of the first-party alternative, it sort of breaks down.
Policar said:Do the compact primes address breathing? Or Canon's cinema primes? I'm not sure there's much in this price range that does. Granted the focus ring might not be in the ideal place and the aperture isn't geared, but this isn't entirely standardized across cinema lenses, anyway. For the price, how much can you ask for? How many dSLR shooters have the camera team necessary to ride the aperture and focus ring, but don't have the budget to rent better lenses?
peederj said:Two of the objectives of cine lenses are 1) reduced focus breathing and 2) standardized focus/aperture ring diameters and placements so lens interchange is effortless.
Neither of these factors are clear from what we've seen from Samyang so far.
Axilrod said:Policar said:Do the compact primes address breathing? Or Canon's cinema primes? I'm not sure there's much in this price range that does. Granted the focus ring might not be in the ideal place and the aperture isn't geared, but this isn't entirely standardized across cinema lenses, anyway. For the price, how much can you ask for? How many dSLR shooters have the camera team necessary to ride the aperture and focus ring, but don't have the budget to rent better lenses?
Yes the CP.2's address breathing, and at $7k/lens I'd hope the Canons do too.