…erience with Helios 44-2, especially with a PL mount at the back which obstructs the tiny focusing ring I’ve been using LUX-GEARs for just over a month now and so far they work great. It’s hard to say how long they will last, since their rubbery material, (high-durometer silicone to be more precise) is obviously not as though as metal, but they cost accordingly too and if I need to replace one in a few years time it certainly won’t be a big deal…. Continue Reading
…ower, but also much cheaper. Still really fast at 1.8. I should definitely run some tests to see how 1.4 compares to 1.8 version at same f-stops. Canon FD 50mm f/3.5 Macro : While this might be the slowest it’s also the most expensive lens out of 3. Why? It’s a macro lens and they are always more expensive. It’s a bit of specialty lens, so might not be everyone’s cup of tea. If you need an affordable macro lens for your special project, this could… Continue Reading
…rticularly valuable to me. PL caps – My lenses came with these cool, super rugged PL caps, but the coolest thing about them are the glow in the dark stickers they came with. It all sounds great, but as mentioned in the video, these mods don’t make these lenses perfect, so let’s recap all the pro and cons. Pros: Amber Colour Mod adds warmer tones and flares, unifying the look these lenses produce Amamorfake Mods modify the bokeh and flares making i… Continue Reading
…d love on social networks! Example of how LUX-GEAR looks on my Helios 44-2 Rules, Terms & Condition for the Giveaway: To manage the whole giveaway I’m using a rafflecopter.com to help me track all the entries and pick a winner. Entering is very simple, all you need to do is complete 1 of 10 steps below. To qualify for 1 entry you only need to complete 1 step, but completing more steps will give you more entries, hence give you higher chance of win… Continue Reading
…achines in this test are: 1st because it has nice, anamorphic style streak running across and I think if I would rotate the lens ever so slightly (using my TILT mount), I could achieve pretty cool results without using an anamorphic lenses or a anamorphic streak optical filter. Even rotated, it could offer a cool additional streak to the anamorphic lens setup. 5th because I really like the blue circle I produces, making flares more interesting, wh… Continue Reading
…has great sharpness (1 and 2 not far behind) Solid built, fully metal construction Smooth zoom/focus ring 180° focus throw (version 4) Macro mode Smooth Bokeh Vintage character CONS: Soft wide open (version 4) Can be a bit heavy for small cameras Low contrast look might not be to everyone’s taste Push/Pull zoom & focus ring not ideal for Follow Focus use Variable aperture versions do not hold exposure when zoomed in or out Front rotates when lens… Continue Reading
…PL) Cons: Soft wide open (according to Blaise) Green shift below T2 Not as rugged as vintage alternatives ( a lot of plastic parts) Zeiss Super Speed MKI 35mm T1.4 Pros: Fastest at T1.4 (F1.3) Sharp wide open (at least in comparison to Rokinon) Amazing character and flares Super solid, all metal construction, made to withstand professional use Click-less aperture adjustment Cons: Super expensive (in comparison to the other 2 lenses, but not othe… Continue Reading
…A 42 MC with COOL-LUX focus gear Build Quality & Usability: Except for the rubber focus/alignment rings, this lens is 100% metal, super solid beast! Focusing ring is very smooth with just the right amount dampening and about 200° rotations, which is great for video use. The front of the lens does rotate and it extends a bit when focused but not enough to cause any problems with a follow focus and my 9mm wide COOL-LUX focus gear that I’ve added to… Continue Reading
…rn PL glass, but for such crazy zoom range it’s not bad. I personally love Russian lenses. This Lomo reminds me of Helios 44-2 which is my favorite vintage lens. I would say if you can stretch to this prize tag, there is probably nothing better that this one out there at a similar price point. If I had money I would seriously consider this for my FS100, because I really love the look this lens produces. So much character and great range too. A gre… Continue Reading
…ality! IMAGE QUALITY: This lens was designed and produced before computers ruled the world and with that in mind I’m quite impressed with the image quality, but it’s of course no match to the modern Canon equivalents, especially wide open. At F1.2 it just don’t resolve the fine detail very well and the fairly obvious glow in the highlights reduces the perceived sharpness even more. This is also where this lens has the lowest contrast and most CA…. Continue Reading
