Greenhappy

Found this Kowa 8Z review informative. For future reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de9ma_Hzzy8

Yes, I am starting to lean heavily on the Ultra-star, as overall it seems more practical as an adapter can get in terms of results for a sharp and usable image for projects other than experimentation and playing around. Also what clamp size would i need, 72 mm ?

I have reached the conclusion that the PROSKAR tier adapters are a bit too soft. A KOWA 16s is in my sight. Anyone have any experience or observations for it? It seems a bit rarer than other models. It is also more expensive than the Isco Blue Ultra Star 2x

Hello, I am doing a case study for my degree about the anamorphic look as a creative aesthetic decision in digital film-making and I would like to shoot my final project using projector lens due to my micro budget. I have no experience with adapters, all my knowledge is based on secondary research, and unfortunately, i missed the opportunity to buy a nice cheap KOWA that are pretty rare and seem sharp from my observations, so with my limited budget in mind I have option between PROSKAR 16B and a Isco Blue Ultra Star 2x Any thoughts on this particular proskar B model? I could not find much information about the differences between the other models from the same make.The only concern I have from overall what I've gathered is that the PROSKAR 16 seems to give a unique feel to the footage, it is lightweight, but it is pretty soft below f4, and I am not sure if I want to loose f-stop flexibility in consideration with some details in the screenplay. Isco Blue Ultra Star 2x does seem sharper, but it lacks the organic, charismatic feel to it. What is your take if you had to choose between Isco Blue Ultra Star 2x and the PROSKAR 16B for a first anamorphic adapter, that it is going to be used for more than just tests and experimentation?

I do not have any experience with anamorphic adapters and I am considering SANKOR 16-B, which from what I have gathered is one of the most popular choices for beginners, and KOWA PROMINAR 8z, i have read that KOWAS are generally sharper. Any advice would be really appreciated

Hello, I did not find much about that particular projector lens on forums so I decided to make a thread. Does anyone have experience with it? From what I gathered is that KOWAS tend to be sharper than other projector lenses from that price range. I do not have any experience with anamorphic adapters and I am considering SANKOR 16-B, which from what I have read is one of the most popular choices for beginners, and KOWA PROMINAR 8z. Any advice would be really aprecated!