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I almost bought the Sigma 28mm f1.8 the other day for a steal, but since I started shooting with the BMMCC, I have really found an appreciation for S16 c mounts and micro 4/3 lenses... Mostly the Sigma 2.8 line, and possibly a Rokinon 12mm. Instead of going the speedbooster route, I like the idea of using lenses intended for that format to take advantage of the quirks and flaws of lenses designed for a sensor/camera of that size. I am curious what your thoughts are involving only using lenses made for full frame with these huge crop sensors... Do you feel by only using the center most portion of the lens, that we are losing some of the characteristics those lenses were designed for?

Yeah, this is kinda sad. The D16 had a major influence on my decision to strive for higher DR and a more robust codec and color space. Unfortunately, I couldn't afford the D16, so I went with the BMMCC, but I had hoped that in a few years time I could be shooting on my own shiny and new D16. I imagine similar choices like mine eventually was too much for the small firm to compete. I wonder if an H8 version of their D16, at a price point similar to the pocket cam could have saved them? Who knows. On another note, has anyone used their software? It looks like a nice program... and I wonder if that will still be available?

I briefly had an a5100 and I remember getting good results with portrait. Being a Nikon guy, I would have thought you would have gone with the D500. Well it looks like you made a great choice because the images look stellar. Gotta love those Voigts.

Looks nice, how are you liking the Sony?

Another lens test, this time with the Angenieux 15mm c-mount and the BMMCC...

Has anyone noticed any weird color/contrast shifts lately with their uploaded Vimeo videos?

Gotcha... I misunderstood.

I can easily get infinity focus on the 25mm by taking off the rear ring and using a Fotasy adapter. Even without the spacer it works. http://www.getdpi.com/forum/4-3rds-cameras/13547-czj-tevidon-versus-fujinon-cctv.html#post176111

@Nikkor suggested to me a long time ago that I should get a pocket cam when I was struggling with grading/correcting 8bit footage. I wish I had listened to him sooner. Now that I have my BMMCC, the the robust files are something I couldn't even comprehend when using 8bit 4K. With that being said, I do think one can achieve great results with any 4K camera, I've seen it from a bunch of you guys, but I know I would rather have good solid 1080p than thin 4K.

But with the 25 and 35, you don't need to dremel or file anything. For the 35mm, you just unscrew the back plate and glue the adapter to the lens. For the 25mm, you unscrew the back plate and then use some kind of spacer that will sandwich in between the adapter and the aperture ring... Very easy to make it clickless as well. I just haven't found a good material to use as a spacer.

I don't know... I would never sell the Sigma 18-35mm for that Samsung. Just my opinion of course.

I had the Nikkor 28mm f2 and it was a beautiful lens. I only sold it because I have two Minolta 28mm f2 lenses... One MC version (which I am currently selling if anyone is interested) and also the MD version. I decided to go with the Minolta MD version because it is smaller, lighter and has a shorter focus throw... Which I like better since I use focus levers instead of follow focus units. Hey Andy, have you ever used the Sigma 28mm f/1.8? I have seen a couple videos online, it looks decent, but they can be a little hard to judge from Vimeo. They also made a 20mm and 24mm in the 1.8, which may make more sense for me since I am only shooting with the BMMCC now.

Do you have the 25mm? If so, what did you use for a spacer when you modified it?

Fuji 8mm... Or 9mm? Do you know if it covers the pocket?

Unfortunately, I don't have a micro 4/3rds anymore. But it is a good idea.

If 10bit is on the top of your list, then it seems like the Ursa or the BMCC are the options in your price range... Or a D16... Which has a beautiful image also.

Love the reflection off the boat's hull. Beautiful and mesmerizing. Nice job.

Right, I didn't take photos or shoot anything other than 4K with my old g7. I like it on the BMMCC though, but I would like it better with a different focus distance and if it had a better focus ring. The way the entire front of the lens turns feels odd when pulling focus, but the IQ is nice.

C mounts won't focus to infinity on the nx500... I know... I tried. They are cool macro lenses on it though. I don't think there's a list on here for micro 4/3... Other than the c mount list for the BMPCC. Might be a good place to start. Or try Flickr.

The 25mm f/1.4 Fujinon will cover the GH4. And I think the 12.5mm will as well... In 4K mode.

Fujinon 25mm... Lens porn?

I don't have either of those cameras, but I did recently purchase a BMMCC. With that being said, 10bit ProRes and 12bit Raw is simply amazing and I'm unsure if I can ever go back to 8bit color and anything less than 12 stops of DR. With that being said, I think the two couldn't be more different. I do not think you will be able to go into a dark reception hall with the Ursa Mini and get good results without additional lighting. But for music videos, commercials and narrative work, I don't think you can do better than the 4.6k at that price point. But as I have said, I have zero practical experience with either of those cameras and my opinion is solely based upon online videos, reviews and forums.

I've been wondering about that 17mm. I have the 12.5mm, the 25mm and the 35mm. I really like the lenses, but there is a big hole in the normal range on the BMPCC, without the 17mm. Do you think it would cover without vignetting in 2:35? Also, what did the modify entail?

Welcome Michael. Per your example, in 1080p video the crop factor would remain 2x, so your 14mm lens would be 28mm. In 4K, I believe it is a 2.1x or a 2.2x, so your 14mm would be around 30mm. However, I believe there may be a slight, additional crop when IBIS is used, but I am not a hundred percent sure about that.

But seriously, I get it... That is a pretty lens. I have a few I worry about too.