Comments on: Leica R Mount Lenses for the Canon HDSLR’s http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/07/leica-r-mount-lenses-for-the-canon-hdslrs/ Create | Innovate | Educate Thu, 23 May 2013 20:17:53 +0200 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Jonesy http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/07/leica-r-mount-lenses-for-the-canon-hdslrs/comment-page-3/#comment-64107 Jonesy Tue, 14 May 2013 04:48:08 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1865#comment-64107 Hi, so I know I'm really late to the party but I have fallen in love with the images I am seeing from the 60mm 2.8, which is on the list. But what I am also hearing is that the focus pitch is very steep, meaning a little focus adjustment makes a large difference. Does anyone have any experience with this lens? Is pulling focus difficult? Hi, so I know I’m really late to the party but I have fallen in love with the images I am seeing from the 60mm 2.8, which is on the list. But what I am also hearing is that the focus pitch is very steep, meaning a little focus adjustment makes a large difference. Does anyone have any experience with this lens? Is pulling focus difficult?

]]> By: Roy Isabella http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/07/leica-r-mount-lenses-for-the-canon-hdslrs/comment-page-3/#comment-48318 Roy Isabella Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:19:43 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1865#comment-48318 I never upgraded the 5d classic, but now canon don't support it I might just have to :-( I never upgraded the 5d classic, but now canon don’t support it I might just have to :-(

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/07/leica-r-mount-lenses-for-the-canon-hdslrs/comment-page-3/#comment-24305 Shane Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:00:16 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1865#comment-24305 Ray, I have no idea about the 6D. Lenses I would go with a 24mm and a 50mm. Best lenses Canon makes. If you are going Leica then I would go with a 21-35mm zoom and then the 80mm. No zooms Ray, I have no idea about the 6D. Lenses I would go with a 24mm and a 50mm. Best lenses Canon makes. If you are going Leica then I would go with a 21-35mm zoom and then the 80mm. No zooms

]]> By: Ray http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/07/leica-r-mount-lenses-for-the-canon-hdslrs/comment-page-3/#comment-22878 Ray Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:44:41 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1865#comment-22878 Hi Shane, I wanted to ask you the ultimate question. New Canon 6d. tight personal budget, enough money for one or two lenses for stills & of course video. What do you go with? Leica? Canon Zoom? Used Zeiss prime? What two lenses are in your bag? Thanks for a great site and all your sharing. Ray Hi Shane,

I wanted to ask you the ultimate question. New Canon 6d. tight personal budget, enough money for one or two lenses for stills & of course video. What do you go with? Leica? Canon Zoom? Used Zeiss prime?

What two lenses are in your bag?

Thanks for a great site and all your sharing.

Ray

]]> By: Paul Abrahams http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/07/leica-r-mount-lenses-for-the-canon-hdslrs/comment-page-3/#comment-18756 Paul Abrahams Sun, 21 Oct 2012 02:31:30 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1865#comment-18756 Version 2 to 3 ? whats that? Leica's on ebay OCT 2012: 50mm 1.4 is $1200+, f2 $300-700. 35mm 1.4 is $3K+, f2 $900+, f2.8 $300+ 90mm f2 is $500+. 19mm f2.8 is $1200+. I think the word is out, not many bargains around. But here's the catch, even the 35 f2.8 has better definition corner to corner than a canon L zoom. Perhaps Canons latest 24-70L II is getting there but at $2400 a pop. I could get two or three Leica's. Whats a bargain? :)) Version 2 to 3 ? whats that?

Leica’s on ebay OCT 2012:
50mm 1.4 is $1200+, f2 $300-700.
35mm 1.4 is $3K+, f2 $900+, f2.8 $300+
90mm f2 is $500+.
19mm f2.8 is $1200+.

I think the word is out, not many bargains around. But here’s the catch, even the 35 f2.8 has better definition
corner to corner than a canon L zoom. Perhaps Canons latest 24-70L II is getting there but at $2400 a pop.

I could get two or three Leica’s.

Whats a bargain? :))

]]> By: Ron http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/07/leica-r-mount-lenses-for-the-canon-hdslrs/comment-page-3/#comment-17016 Ron Sun, 07 Oct 2012 16:18:09 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1865#comment-17016 Hey Shane, Here's something of interest. LEICA M GLASSS on the Canon 5D2. http://72.32.6.157/~rbensonarch/blog/?page_id=247 Cheers Hey Shane,

Here’s something of interest. LEICA M GLASSS on the Canon 5D2.

http://72.32.6.157/~rbensonarch/blog/?page_id=247

Cheers

]]> By: Ron http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/07/leica-r-mount-lenses-for-the-canon-hdslrs/comment-page-3/#comment-15922 Ron Tue, 18 Sep 2012 03:46:14 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1865#comment-15922 Hey Shane, You might want to check out the new Leica Camera with HD video. You can use Leica R lenses on it with an adapter. Check out 5:40 to observe the video in action. https://vimeo.com/49464083 Cheers Hey Shane,

You might want to check out the new Leica Camera with HD video. You can use Leica R lenses on it with an adapter. Check out 5:40 to observe the video in action.
https://vimeo.com/49464083

Cheers

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/07/leica-r-mount-lenses-for-the-canon-hdslrs/comment-page-3/#comment-15187 Shane Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:19:43 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1865#comment-15187 Aleksandar, obviously the faster the better. I like the 2.0 and the 1.4's myself. The coating and sharpness from version 2 to 3. Aleksandar, obviously the faster the better. I like the 2.0 and the 1.4′s myself. The coating and sharpness from version 2 to 3.

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/07/leica-r-mount-lenses-for-the-canon-hdslrs/comment-page-3/#comment-14535 Shane Thu, 26 Jul 2012 03:22:51 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1865#comment-14535 Aleksandar, yes, go with the f2 version Aleksandar, yes, go with the f2 version

]]> By: Aleksandar http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/07/leica-r-mount-lenses-for-the-canon-hdslrs/comment-page-3/#comment-14194 Aleksandar Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:09:40 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1865#comment-14194 Hi Shane I am interested in buying Leica r lenses f2( normal and tele ) and f2.8 ( wide and tele )due to budget :). Can you tell me which version I should look for or which version do you have. Is there much difference between version 2cam and 3cam in optical performance. Thank you and stay brave:) Regards Aleksandar Hi Shane
I am interested in buying Leica r lenses f2( normal and tele ) and f2.8 ( wide and tele )due to budget :). Can you tell me which version I should look for or which version do you have. Is there much difference between version 2cam and 3cam in optical performance.
Thank you and stay brave:)

Regards
Aleksandar

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/07/leica-r-mount-lenses-for-the-canon-hdslrs/comment-page-3/#comment-14142 Shane Tue, 10 Jul 2012 02:27:17 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1865#comment-14142 Ron. The version 2 is definitely a superior lens. Ron. The version 2 is definitely a superior lens.

]]> By: Ron http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/07/leica-r-mount-lenses-for-the-canon-hdslrs/comment-page-3/#comment-13795 Ron Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:42:53 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1865#comment-13795 Quick question. Thinking of adding to my Leicas. With respect to the 19 mm is Version 1 okay to go with, or should a guy get the version 2 and do some shaving (is version 2 that much superior)? Quick question. Thinking of adding to my Leicas. With respect to the 19 mm is Version 1 okay to go with, or should a guy get the version 2 and do some shaving (is version 2 that much superior)?

]]> By: Chris Miles http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/07/leica-r-mount-lenses-for-the-canon-hdslrs/comment-page-3/#comment-10058 Chris Miles Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:32:50 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1865#comment-10058 Hey Shane you wouldn't happen to know what the name of the Nike commercial shot by Robert Elswit would you? I'd love to see the spot... perhaps you even have the link. On a separate note how much of a problem are front element scratches? I bought a Leica 90mm F2.8 and noticed when I got it that it has a roughly 2mm scratch on the front. Regards Chris Miles Hey Shane

you wouldn’t happen to know what the name of the Nike commercial shot by Robert Elswit would you? I’d love to see the spot… perhaps you even have the link.

On a separate note how much of a problem are front element scratches? I bought a Leica 90mm F2.8 and noticed when I got it that it has a roughly 2mm scratch on the front.

Regards

Chris Miles

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/07/leica-r-mount-lenses-for-the-canon-hdslrs/comment-page-/#comment-5721 Shane Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:24:30 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1865#comment-5721 Daniel - We have 15 cameras, and it's easier to shave down one lens. However, if you only have one camera shaving the mirror makes more sense. Daniel – We have 15 cameras, and it’s easier to shave down one lens. However, if you only have one camera shaving the mirror makes more sense.

]]> By: Daniel http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/07/leica-r-mount-lenses-for-the-canon-hdslrs/comment-page-/#comment-5508 Daniel Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:00:22 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1865#comment-5508 Why do you say to dont mess with the camera? these lenses are so expensive, more than 5d camera it self... Matthew Duclos strongly reccommended me to shave the mirror instead the camera... I'd be more inclined to shave a 5D's mirror than cut any of my lens since you can always send the 5D in for repair and tecnology always change, cameras come and go very quickly... can you give more reasons to shave the lens instead the mirror? Thank you for your feedback and all the information on this blog. Why do you say to dont mess with the camera? these lenses are so expensive, more than 5d camera it self… Matthew Duclos strongly reccommended me to shave the mirror instead the camera… I’d be more inclined to shave a 5D’s mirror than cut any of my lens since you can always send the 5D in for repair and tecnology always change, cameras come and go very quickly… can you give more reasons to shave the lens instead the mirror? Thank you for your feedback and all the information on this blog.

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/07/leica-r-mount-lenses-for-the-canon-hdslrs/comment-page-3/#comment-2525 Shane Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:49:22 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1865#comment-2525 Peter Borrud, Thank you so muhc for those kind words. All still lenses breathe to some extent. The Leica's breathe just as much as the Zeiss. It really comes down to the look and feel that you want to achieve. Zeiss will give you a cooler, contrasty look. Leica are more lower contrast, warmer in tone, and very sharp. Peter Borrud, Thank you so muhc for those kind words. All still lenses breathe to some extent. The Leica’s breathe just as much as the Zeiss. It really comes down to the look and feel that you want to achieve. Zeiss will give you a cooler, contrasty look. Leica are more lower contrast, warmer in tone, and very sharp.

]]> By: Peter Borrud http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/07/leica-r-mount-lenses-for-the-canon-hdslrs/comment-page-3/#comment-2524 Peter Borrud Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:29:36 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1865#comment-2524 Hi Shane, You've heard this before a million times, but I just have to say that your work is incredible and an inspiration to me. I appreciate your willingness to answer questions and help other fellow cinematographers in their craft. I'm thinking about investing in Leica R's for use on a 5D (Mark III eventually), 7D, and especially on the Scarlet. My one major concern right now is breathing. I bought a Zeiss 50mm ZF 1.4 to test out for a little while and seeing your comments and other examples I've seen, I'm concerned about the breathing on the Zeiss lenses. But, also when I saw this lens test it made me concerned because of how much breathing I was seeing with the Leicas. https://vimeo.com/33707458 Has this been a concern for you at all in certain rack focuses? Would you say the breathing is better or worse in the Leica's than the Zeiss lenses? Either way I figure that if they're both going to breathe, might as well go with the more often better looking one which appear to be the Leica R's. Thanks! Peter Hi Shane,
You’ve heard this before a million times, but I just have to say that your work is incredible and an inspiration to me. I appreciate your willingness to answer questions and help other fellow cinematographers in their craft.

I’m thinking about investing in Leica R’s for use on a 5D (Mark III eventually), 7D, and especially on the Scarlet. My one major concern right now is breathing. I bought a Zeiss 50mm ZF 1.4 to test out for a little while and seeing your comments and other examples I’ve seen, I’m concerned about the breathing on the Zeiss lenses. But, also when I saw this lens test it made me concerned because of how much breathing I was seeing with the Leicas. https://vimeo.com/33707458

Has this been a concern for you at all in certain rack focuses? Would you say the breathing is better or worse in the Leica’s than the Zeiss lenses?

Either way I figure that if they’re both going to breathe, might as well go with the more often better looking one which appear to be the Leica R’s. Thanks!

Peter

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/07/leica-r-mount-lenses-for-the-canon-hdslrs/comment-page-3/#comment-2523 Shane Mon, 05 Mar 2012 04:26:17 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1865#comment-2523 Daniel Primo, Shave the lens. It works beautifully. Don't mess with the camera. Daniel Primo, Shave the lens. It works beautifully. Don’t mess with the camera.

]]> By: Daniel Primo http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/07/leica-r-mount-lenses-for-the-canon-hdslrs/comment-page-3/#comment-2522 Daniel Primo Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:26:35 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1865#comment-2522 Hi Shane, I just got a Leica R Set , all lens mint / EX+. ready to be cine-moded by Duclos 19mm V2 2.8 28 V2 2.8 35 1.4 50 V2 1.4 80 1.4 100 APO Macro What do you recommend, shave the mirror, remove the mirror or shave the rear of the housing? Pros and Cons. Keep on with your very good work, I'm learning a lot from your blog. Cheers from Brazil! Hi Shane,

I just got a Leica R Set , all lens mint / EX+.
ready to be cine-moded by Duclos

19mm V2 2.8
28 V2 2.8
35 1.4
50 V2 1.4
80 1.4
100 APO Macro

What do you recommend, shave the mirror, remove the mirror or shave the rear of the housing? Pros and Cons.

Keep on with your very good work, I’m learning a lot from your blog.

Cheers from Brazil!

]]> By: Patrick http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/07/leica-r-mount-lenses-for-the-canon-hdslrs/comment-page-3/#comment-2521 Patrick Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:02:50 +0000 http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=1865#comment-2521 Awesome! Thank you so much for the help, Shane!! :D Cheers /Patrick Awesome!
Thank you so much for the help, Shane!! :D

Cheers
/Patrick

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