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I think I may have you beat, but I use different sets of lenses for different projects. Of course I have been searching for excuses to use my Minolta MCs

I tend to agree with your theory. My plan was to shoot in 4K and then downres to 1080p for the edit. I know there is an ongoing debate that you gain nothing by doing that but I think the footage looks weightier, more cinematic ... To my eye anyway. Would it be smarter to edit in 4K prores and then downres, so I have a master in 4K and then do my grading on the 1080p? Or do the whole process in 4K before I downres?

I'm a relative beginner with my only objective being narrative filmmaking. I have only ever used one camera but I have worked in sets where multiple cameras are used. I see the benefit in both.

For some reason the embed stopped working. I'll repost the video, in case anyone is curious about this cheapo, but very cool little lens. Once again, sorry for the finger in the shot... The lens is just so tiny.

This is what I have been thinking about lately. Sure 1080p is fine now, but if I start a project today, and it's good enough to go to market, you're still looking at a couple to a few years before release. I wonder if distributors will want 4K in 2 or 3 years.

I don't think it was off topic at all but thanks for the sentiment. Part of the discussion, for me is, when are too many, too many? Of course, that opens the discussion to any type of equipment. Other filmmaker's decisions and workflow can be very enlightening. For instance, I have been toying with the notion of picking up a B cam. I only shoot narrative material, and a lot of impromptu lens tests, so I have only ever had the need, and budget, for single cam. But since the G7 was announced, I am contemplating picking one up plus an FZ1000.

I have noticed that a lot of filmmakers mix and match lenses from different manufacturers. I have always liked to use lenses from the same company in any given project. Do you guys find it difficult matching color and iq in post?

I have a Takumar 20mm that I like, it makes some nice images, but the 4.5 speed is putting it on the chopping block. I also have a Vivitar 17mm. Both are great for establishing shots or tight spaces, but I prefer the 24mm focal length over the 20mm. Of course, now with me potentially getting the G7, there will be a whole new slew of lenses to consider. The 11-16mm may be a great starting point.

I rarely use anything longer than a 50mm with a prime, sometimes I'll throw a 105mm or a 135mm on if I need it, but I find I can get most of my long shots with just the 50mm and the crop factor. Recently I read another member, I think it was Andy Lee discuss how he will swap out adapters, dumb and speedbooster, to change his focal lengths. I don't have a speedbooster, but that seems like a great idea... You really can get by with 2 lenses in most scenarios. Otherwise my choice FLs are a 24mm, a 35mm and a 50. And I'll usually throw one zoom in my kit, just in case.

I have a set of Nikkor non-ai and a couple Tokina zoom as well. I love the AT-X 24-40, but it's so big and heavy. Was thinking about getting the RMC 25-50 instead.

Is there such a thing as owning too many lenses, or sets of lenses? I have been cleaning out my equipment closet... trying to thin out the herd. And I realize, I have a whole lot of effing lenses. I want to sell some to finance some other equipment. The first camera I bought was the t2i and I hated the kit lens but didn't have enough money for any good modern Canon glass, so I started looking at vintage lenses. With little knowledge and a Bill Me Later account, I started looking for inexpensive glass. If it was under 50 bucks, preferably under 30, I bought it and tested it. At the time, my mother was dying, so that experience, left me lacking anything creative, so I bought lenses. Then I upgraded to the EOS-M and I started getting lenses that I could use with the mirrorless. Eventually, I realized it was better to spend my money on better lenses than boring, cheap glass and I started acquiring better brands and faster lenses. Now I have a good collection of 5 or 6 keeper sets. But is that still too much? How many lenses, or lens sets do you guys have?

Goodfilm Hunting.

I'm also half tempted to buy one of those Holga lenses. I know they're extremely low-fi, but my friend did a pretty nice day for night shot with one of them. And they recently came out with one in ef-m.

Yeah those lenses look sweet. I need to find a translation though.

Haha, sorry about my finger in the shot... The damn thing is soo tiny. I think I may have had too much coffee that day as well.

I forgot I had a test of this lens on my NEX.

Watch your language or your going to be the subject of Ed's upcoming documentary.

1.8?

I would love if the same company made a set specifically for BMPCC. Maybe a 10mm, a 16... Etc.

My copy, the focus ring is a little stiff, but not too bad.

Yes, I have this lens and the 50mm. Both are excellent. I love how blue the sky looks when I shoot with this lens. With my nex it's a treat to use with focus peaking but I am selling the nex and not sure how it will fare with my eos-m. I found myself comparing it with the Fujian and it is way more clinical compared to it but I guess compared to a nikkor or something, it would look pretty dream like and muted. Overall it's a nice little lens. I bought mine from rainbowimaging and in their listing, it states that the lens is actually a 2.2 or a 2.5. Supposedly the manufacturer misprinted them... Or some shit.

You ain't kidding I love that hairline difference in critical focus, especially with shallow depth of field.

Yeah I just got the 24mm and the 50mm in the mail. Great condition. I will definitely be on the lookout for the 85mm. And the 105mm. Thanks!!!

I would do prolost flat. Which is basically neutral with sharpness and contrast all the way down to the left and saturation down two clicks to the left.

What is your main camera?