Dave Reeve Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 It's been a long time since i've logged in - babies/life etc. ! But I have a job coming up, actually a couple of jobs, in which I want to consider anamorphic lenses. So dipping into my anamorphic draw the first to test is the Iscorama 2001. Having taken some pics with it the aspect seems to be closer to 1.41 rather than 1.5. Any reason for this? The lens doesn't actually say 1.5 on it anywhere so perhaps 1.41 is correct. Any ideas? Anyway - chances are I'm going to sell this one although I'm aware the chances of finding another are extremely limited... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rook Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Post an un-stretched still from it, maybe we can figure out it's stretch for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Reeve Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Thanks Rook - I did a circle test and it came in at around 1.41. Here are some pics stretched to 1.41: '> '> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bioskop.Inc Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Dave, i wouldn't worry about this too much, as anamorphics aren't a precise science & the stretch factor is always a ball-park-token-figure - its part of the charm/look that anamorphics give to an image. The stretch factor can change due to various factors - I've noticed different focal length taking lens can affect the stretch on some anamorphics & also where abouts you are on the focus scale can also play a role too (i.e. being @ infinity can give a different stretch than @ 2m). Pick a factor you're happy with and stick with it, as this could quite easily drive you insane - I just go with 2.66:1, as i'm not after perfection, i'm after the anamorphic look. Dave Reeve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Reeve Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Sound advice Bioskop! Thanks for your thoughts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rook Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 These stills look great, Dave. It looks like you got it figured it out. Odd how imprecise these lenses can be. That said, IMHO, on a 16:9 sensor the 1.41 is a more desirable. Looks like you got lucky! Fun lens. Dave Reeve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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