AlexTrinder96

These a few frame grabs from a short I did last year...
used a set of Xeens and Samyangs, they matched very well - only a slight difference in warmth between the two sets. 

@Kisaha another consideration are the Zeiss Classics... they used the same glass in the ZF and ZE versions as they do in the CP.2. With a Cine mod from Duclos or Simmod, you’ll have perfectly usable cinema lenses with that Zeiss look. You can easily get a couple primes, in your favorite focal lengths for around the same money as the Samyangs.
Another option, which may make the most sense, since you’re going with the Olympus 12-100, is to go with native Olympus primes. The 17mm 1.8 is a glorious little lens and that manual focus clutch is like using a proper focus ring.
Now if you’re looking at the Samyang lenses because of their Cine Lens characteristics... declicked aperture and lens gears... then why not buy the 85mm used and see how you get along with it and then build a set of individual primes as you need them.
I think the problem with the Samyang lenses is quality control... so if you buy the kit and the 24mm is wonky, do you have to return the whole kit?
As far as IQ goes, I found this video from the Samyang 24mm shot on an FS7. I think it’s a beautiful image. I already posted it in the lens section, so sorry for the repost if you’ve already seen it. 
So basically, I think you have lots of options and I think that these lenses are as relevant as any lens. I mean, a lot of DPs are using Nikkor lenses from the 60s, so if a 50 year old lens can still be relevant, I cannot believe that a 7 year old lens wouldn’t be. 
@AlexTrinder96 nice work... which Xeens did you use and how do you like them? Also what camera were those shot with?

These a few frame grabs from a short I did last year...
used a set of Xeens and Samyangs, they matched very well - only a slight difference in warmth between the two sets. 

Ah, maybe because I'm an International visitor.  I thought the UK wasn't keen on those any more? ???

They still want to send it back to Bloom. Good lord. 

They still want to send it back to Bloom. Good lord. 

MFT only I believe. 
Focus direction. Original mockup showed Nikon style. 

DNG 'looks' like it has sharpening applied with it's overly emphasised edges. Anyway who looks at a film at 300% an come to think of it who look at a film at 100%??? 'sharpness' is not the reason to choose BRAW anyway. Having the post production flexibility of not having and ISO curve and WB baked in is a bigger advantage than apparent 'sharpness' gains at 300%.

From the E2 FB group. Lens will also be parfocal. Interesting!
MFT mount

 

You're asking the guy who just so happens to have a gay porn actor as his profile picture
I know, I know, how do I just so happen to know that... the URL of his picture is telling.

Following @androidlad's findings i did some tests trying to decide which to choose, Flog or HLG.
Camera Settings:
FLOG: ISO 640 - SHUTTER 2000 - WB 5300K - F8
HLG: ISO 1000 - SHUTTER 3200 - WB 5300K - F8
Both shots exposed with Multi Metering aiming at 0 on the display meter.
Here are the results:
 
FLOG CLEAN


 
 HLG CLEAN


 
FLOG + FUJIFILM FLOG to WDR BT.709 LUT


 
HLG + LUTCalc HLG to ALEXA X2 LUT


 
HLG + LUTCalc HLG Rec709 LUT


 
FLOG + FUJIFILM FLOG to WDR BT.709 LUT + MINOR EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENTS


 
HLG + LUTCalc HLG Rec709 LUT + MINOR EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENTS


 
 
You can download the original files if you want.
https://we.tl/t-1qqI0lonhz

I finally did manage to convert that Minolta MD 58/1.4 to EF.
It was a tricky process, mostly trial and error since you can't predict how much you need to file down some parts in order to reach infinity focus.
I couldn't have done it without this guide: https://web.archive.org/web/20131026030722/http://www.cogitech.ca/Rokkor/index.html (thank God we can travel back in time, because the site doesn't exist anymore)
 
But all in all, I think it was worth it.
 
Wide open it's a bit glowy, but sharp and contrasty. Bokeh is quite bubbly.

At f/2 the glowiness is gone and both sharpness and contrast improve, bokeh is more smooth.

Helios 44-4 at f/2.

 
And, finally - Minolta MD 58/1.4 on a Viltrox EF-M2 speedbooster meant for EF lenses.
f/1.4:

and f/2:

 
More importantly: it works in an anamorphic setup, but vignettes slightly when combined with a speedbooster.
f/1.4

f/2

 
 
Fun fact: at f/1.4 it's 150K colder and just a tiny bit more green (3 units) than at f/2
 
 
 
Mission accomplished, yay.

Testing out some “sinister” B&W from the Canon 28mm 1.8.

These are HD frame grabs with the Mamiya 80mm and 55mm + Medium Format Speedbooster. My current favorite lens to use is the 150mm f3.5. The crop factor ends up at x0.7.


Still working out the shipping details but it looks like I will test it on the MAVO soon.

Great stuff @BTM_Pix love both the 85 and 135 from Samyang! So underrated!

Having looked at the spec, it seems likely to be based around this Sony display.
Based on AR/VR glasses that also use this display, I'm suspecting it will be between $800-1000?
https://www.framos.com/en/ecx335b-20618

Messaged portkeys yesterday; the price is slightly higher than I expected, though still considerably cheaper than Zacuto's offerings... (price is officially annnounced next week) 
 
Zacuto have just announced their rebranded JTZ Khameleon EVF and it has a retail of 1950 USD.
 
 
 

We will introduce a 0.7” 1080p #oled EVF#, portkeys OEYE-3G in NAB, with 4KHDMI in and out, 3GSDi in and out, brightness waveform, 3DLUT..., all-aluminum body, diopter. NAB also publishes price .
?

Great stuff @BTM_Pix love both the 85 and 135 from Samyang! So underrated!

Speaking of which....
I did tests at f1.4 and at f5.6
The top row is the Samyang 85mm at f1.4 and f5.6 and the bottom row is the Contax Zeiss 85mm at f1.4 and f5.6
I deliberately underexposed slightly as I would do normally with the SL but have added no corrections hence the slightly darker image.
First up, the chart stuff.

The Contax Zeiss has a glow at f1.4 but its a tiny focus error on my part being a blind buffoon.
I could have stopped at this point as its pretty obvious that the difference between them is marginal but I like to give value for money so I did a bit more of a contextual test.
It might not seem an obvious test (it looks more like a cry for help with all that booze) but its quite informative to illustrate the out of focus rendering, handling of colour and tonality, detail etc etc.
Same lineup, so the top row is the Samyang 85mm at f1.4 and f5.6 and the bottom row is the Contax Zeiss 85mm at f1.4 and f5.6 and focus is set on the Cointreau bottle.

Just to add a bit more context to what you are getting separation wise for your f1.4 dollar, I brought a couple of slower manual lenses of a similar focal length to do the same test with with both being shot at their maximum aperture.
The top row is the Contax Zeiss 28-85mm at 85mm f3.4 and f5.6 and the bottom row is the Leica 90mm Summicron M at f2 and f5.6

CONCLUSION ?
My own view is its not really worth pixel peeping between the Samyang 85mm f1.4 and Contax Zeiss 85mm f1.4 when they are as close as this.
The Samyang though.....bargain.

We will introduce a 0.7” 1080p #oled EVF#, portkeys OEYE-3G in NAB, with 4KHDMI in and out, 3GSDi in and out, brightness waveform, 3DLUT..., all-aluminum body, diopter. NAB also publishes price .
?

We will introduce a 0.7” 1080p #oled EVF#, portkeys OEYE-3G in NAB, with 4KHDMI in and out, 3GSDi in and out, brightness waveform, 3DLUT..., all-aluminum body, diopter. NAB also publishes price .
?

Portkeys will be announcing an EVF at NAB!
Oled 0.7 inch with sdi and hdmi...
 
Hopefully at a reasonable price

 

We will introduce a 0.7” 1080p #oled EVF#, portkeys OEYE-3G in NAB, with 4KHDMI in and out, 3GSDi in and out, brightness waveform, 3DLUT..., all-aluminum body, diopter. NAB also publishes price .
?