Comments on: Altering Lenses For Peak Performance

By: Shane

Shane — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:43:15 +0000

Craig. Thanks for the comment and support. The L series 24-105mm has a good focal range to it and the image stabilization is great. With most zooms though they aren’t as sharp or fast (lower f-stop) as prime lenses. I like the lens a lot for scouting and when I need image stabilization, but I go for prime lenses when I want the best image quality possible. Thats how DSLR zoom lenses are. You trade some sharpness and speed for the ability to change focal lengths.

By: Craig

Craig — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:07:29 +0000

Shane, thank you so much for your blog. It has been such a great reference in my venture into cinema. I’m currently shooting with the 5D M.II, and recently purchased the L series 24-105mm. I saw that you weren’t impressed with some of it’s qualities, and I was hoping you could give us a little more detailed rundown of the positives and negatives. How might we improve the output of this lens? Regards, Craig.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:25:53 +0000

Aside from Leica lenses.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:25:06 +0000

Hi Shane, I’m currently shooting on a 5D Mark II. I’m deciding whether to go Zeiss ZE or Canon L series for a set of primes. I realize each film is different but in most filming situations as my main kit would you suggest to invest Canon L series or Zeiss ZE primes? Thank you for your advice.

By: Shane

Shane — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:21:55 +0000

J. Nathan Evans, I have no idea. So sorry

By: J. Nathan Evans

J. Nathan Evans — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:17:55 +0000

Hey Shane and Team,

Thanks for another excellent article. My dad has a lovely set of Mamiya 6 lenses. I’ve been able to find adapters for 645′s to Canon EOS, but nothing specific to the Mamiya 6 lenses. Do you know if the same Fotodiox 645 to EOS adapter would work for the 6 lenses?

Thanks!
Nathan

By: sri

sri — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:46:34 +0000

Hi Shane,

After so much of effort i could get one leica lens set in my country but they are
1.28mm leica R f/2.8
2. 50mm leica R f/2
3. 50mm canon ef f/1.4
4. 90mm leica R f/2
5. 180mm leica R f/4

Are they good for movie making. i shoot mostly interior with low light. Shall i go ahead with these lens or some fast primes from Canon L series or Nikon AI seris?

Thanks very much for your comments.

By: Shane

Shane — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:46:56 +0000

sri, You can use Canon L series glass 14, 24,35,50,85,100mm primes. Nikon AI and AIS lenses work very well, just need a nikon to Canon Fotodiox adapter on your lenses.

By: sri

sri — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:20:29 +0000

Hi Shane,

Your blog is like a film school for me. Thanks for your education.
I am about to start a small budget feature film, i have owned a canon 7d and tokina 11 – 16 lens.i want to rent the remaining lens required. Can you please suggest some lens for me. I like the Lecia lens but i could not get one in my country. Can you give me some options that fit my EF camera. Or do i need to change the mount of the camera.

By: Shane

Shane — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:07:23 +0000

Draganche, so much of what makes this camera and its sensor shine is great glass. Be very careful going with something affordable. The glass is what you save up for to get the best.

By: Draganche

Draganche — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:21:43 +0000

Hey Mr. Shane,
one question,what do you think about Super Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm f/1.4?
I find them at very affordable price.

Thanks in advance.

By: George Wright

George Wright — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:47:24 +0000

Nice article I like it keep them coming :)

By: Hisham Aly

Hisham Aly — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 11:38:42 +0000

some one pointed to me to return the canon 24-105 and canon 70-200 “mentioned above”
and get the canon 16-35 wich the same store have”ver1″
then i loose the 24-200 range of the 2 zooms in my reg???
do u agree
also i think that f4 isnt that slow indoor according to what u say “keep 5d exposed at f4 or 5.6″
plzz help iam loosing alot of money in getting and returning
lol poor filmmaker but ambetious
sorry for disturbing

By: Hisham Aly

Hisham Aly — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:13:50 +0000

thx again for u reply regarding u r note to get a matched set i already sold my lensesits very cheap selling u r used lenses here “sigma 12-24,sigma 24-70, tamaron 17-50,sigma 150 f2.8 macro” sold all of them to store and got
“canon 24-105 f4 L its fstop isnt changing,and canon 70-200 f4″new
was it a good deal?
i mean for quality not money
i also have primes for low light work if it happens” used to shoot in lighted scenes”
canon 85f1.8
zeiss 50 f1.4 ze
rokinon 14 and 85
amm welling to buy thecanon 28 f1.8 also but after i recieve the cannon 24-70 that i will sell and get the 28mm
will now my set match i mean is it stilll a big deal that i insert the 50 zeiss in this set thx
am sorry for disturbing and asking alot

By: Shane

Shane — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:08:00 +0000

Hisham Aly, I am not a big fan of the 24-105mm, it changes f-stop when zooming and will not hold focus while zooming. It is a great lens to scout with. Haven’t checked out the 24-70 sigma.

By: Hisham Aly

Hisham Aly — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:03:36 +0000

what about canon 24-105 f4 vs the new sigma 24-70 IF EX DG HSM

By: Hisham Aly

Hisham Aly — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:58:42 +0000

also do u think when canon fixes it will it be usable again i mean for longterm or it could stop again in the middle of shooting??
just wonder
i didnt humilated this lens and i feel upset cas it just used for feew weeks and i bought it new but shame i didnt get the insurance
any way iam ifeel not satisfied due to this canon huge technology that costs us alot and we dont use it and finally it ruins our life so sad sorry

By: Hisham Aly

Hisham Aly — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 08:24:12 +0000

for now i cant sell and buy no market here for used so wich lenses u advice me to avoid

By: Hisham Aly

Hisham Aly — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 08:20:31 +0000

thanks for u reply Sir
what do u think about my setup lenses above
i may just get canon 28mm f 1.8 instead of my canon or zeiss 24 -70 what do u think
thx again u r really a master in your work

By: Shane

Shane — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:57:09 +0000

Hisham Aly, here is the deal. Getting a full set of either Canon or Zeiss is the best. Mixing and matching is ver difficult to deal with on a feature because each lens has its own characteristics, and these attributes is what influences your design of the look of your film. So getting a matched set is important.