SutterCane

Sigh... The search continues!

Well I'm using a Canon T3i, so unless I'm dumber than I think I am about all of this.... I should be alright, correct? I'm still looking around just in case, but I do want a smaller anamorphic. From the sound of it, this fits my needs perfectly so far.

So if I were using it primarily with a Helios 44-2 for example, I should be fine, right?

So I recently stumbled upon the VM 1.5 anamorphic lens in my searches to find one that works for my needs than my over-sized ISCO Cinelux. Has anyone tried this one out? It seems to me like this thread turned into arguing and discussion about the FM focuser. What about the actual anamorphic lens? Anybody tested it since this thread was active? Is it something one would recommend?

Well I think I'm gonna be selling my lens as it's way too big and honestly does nothing for me. Now even more evident with the vid-atlantic clamp. I'd have to buy step-down rings and a rail system and honestly I don't want to be spending more money on this guy. That said, does anybody have any recommendations for what lens WOULD be suitable for me? Should I just save up for the Anamorphot? Should I buy a different projector lens?

Yeah, the reason I didn't put a name to this is I'm unsure exactly what the correct designation is. The seller called it a "Cinelux" but I don't see that word applied anywhere to the lens. The identical one I found on another ebay listed that I referred in to in my previous post doesn't use the word "cinelux" either, so I'm not sure if that's the correct designation or if it's a difference in release date. Same with the "Germany" thing, which I've been told, like "Gottingen" appears on some and not on others entirely due to where it was manufactured and when. Anywho, I did a really haphazard test a few moments ago. I screwed the lens on my tripod with a mount that came with it and then lined up my camera (with Helios 44-2) to the rear shade that was also sent with the it. Meaning I was shooting handheld into the anamorphic. The shots are blurry, but given the haphazard nature, I'm growing more enthusiastic about being able to use this in the future.

Hello all, I actually joined this forum particularly to discuss anamorphic shooting as it's been a big help in my quest for a good anamorphic lens (even though sadly the forums were down when I actually made an anamorphic purchase). I would like some advice regarding this lens, I'm a bit of a dolt when it comes to anamorphics to please bare with me. I've done my research, naturally, but when it came to finally purchasing this lens on ebay, I discovered I'm still very much in the dark. The lens I have purchased is picture below. First off, this sucker is WAY bigger than anything I'd anticipated, it just arrived a few moments ago and I'm still coming to terms with that realization. I've already ordered a vid-atlantic XL clamp for it too. I'm a DSLR guy (duh) working with a T3i. Is anybody familiar with this lens? Can anybody recommend a lens-support that would be appropriate for this? Have I made the wrong decision altogether? The reason I'd purchased this one was: 1) Because the quality of the lens was nice 2) Because, while the info on this listing's page on ebay was rather skimpy, I DID manage to find another user selling an identical lens which had a greater amount of detail on the compatibility of the lens and image results, as well as what vid-atlantic clamps would be optimal to purchase for it. Neither listing had prepared me for the size of this thing. I was expecting something a little closer to the Isco Ultra Star in terms size. This thing is at least twice the size of my camera. Looking through the lens though, the glass is nice and it's got me giddy with excitement looking at the anamorphic squeeze it's giving me. I'm just a little caught off guard by the bigness, and since the clamp is not here yet I'm sitting here with a lens that, while it looks as though some sort of clamp or adapter would bridge the gap, I'm still absolutely lost as to whether or not it's practical to use this. So yeah, anybody with experience with this lens? Any good lens support tips? Have I made the wrong decision? I'm just awash with conflicting feelings at the moment and would like some sort of advice as to what to do with this big guy from someone with some more experience.