What Nikon Series lenses would you guys get?

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allahkaram

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First of all I want manual fast lenses. I'm getting really confused by looking at all sorts of lenses. What is the right series lenses with 35mm adapter? Which ones would give you better quality with fast focus? What are some of the good Manual focus lenses would you recommend? What are the lenses are you guys using with your 35mm mounts?

Thanks for all your suggestions, recommendations and feedbacks in advance.
-Qazi-
 
I'm wondering the same thing. Here's my post from earlier tonight (no one has replied yet). Maybe you can help me. :)

Everyone,
I'm purchasing a Canon XHA1 and loved the footage that I've seen with the Letus Flip adapter and want to get one, but not sure what lenses to purchase. I saw that Steven Dempsey used a 28mm Nikon f2.8, a 50mm Nikon f1.8, and a 100mm Nikon f2.8. I'm not too familiar with Nikon lenses, so I'm not sure the difference between Nikon and Nikor. I also noticed that none of those lenses are available on B&H at the time. There is, however, a Zoom Wide Angle - Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D IF Autofocus Lens (Mfr # 1971). Can I get the same picture quality as Steven Dempsey's shorts (ref - http://www.pinelakefilms.com/XHA1/a1letustest.wmv) using the XHA1, the Letus Flip (and which one) and the aforementioned lens? Also, anymore advice would be greatly appreciated. I am really looking forward to shooting soon.

You can check out what I've done so far at http://www.zeroaperture.com
OR
http://www.zeroaperture.com/PwnedTheMovieSMALL.mov


Thanks All,
~John
 
One thing that I can assure you is that based on my research you can't get the same image quality as prime lenses by using zoom lenses. Prime lenses are fixed lenses such as 28mm, 35mm, 50mm and such and zoom lenses are what you were referring to 28-105mm, 70-300mm and etc. If you are a serious filmmaker and you want to shoot some serious stuff then you should be looking for prime lenses. I want to start with a 3 different lenses, that will include 35mm, 50mm and 85 or 105mm. That will cover wide angle, normal and telephoto. Nikon is the way to go for these 35mm adapter especially with Letus35 Flip. Ive done some research on different series lenses and came across that stay away from designation such as AF and G and DX. E is recommended with AI, AI-s and D could be second preference. Try to get a quality lens with real glass, PLASTIC LENS ARE PROHIBITED! That's all I know. I hope it helps. Good luck!

-Qazi-

John Scott 3 said:
I'm wondering the same thing. Here's my post from earlier tonight (no one has replied yet). Maybe you can help me. :)

Everyone,
I'm purchasing a Canon XHA1 and loved the footage that I've seen with the Letus Flip adapter and want to get one, but not sure what lenses to purchase. I saw that Steven Dempsey used a 28mm Nikon f2.8, a 50mm Nikon f1.8, and a 100mm Nikon f2.8. I'm not too familiar with Nikon lenses, so I'm not sure the difference between Nikon and Nikor. I also noticed that none of those lenses are available on B&H at the time. There is, however, a Zoom Wide Angle - Telephoto AF Zoom Nikkor 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D IF Autofocus Lens (Mfr # 1971). Can I get the same picture quality as Steven Dempsey's shorts (ref - http://www.pinelakefilms.com/XHA1/a1letustest.wmv) using the XHA1, the Letus Flip (and which one) and the aforementioned lens? Also, anymore advice would be greatly appreciated. I am really looking forward to shooting soon.

You can check out what I've done so far at http://www.zeroaperture.com
OR
http://www.zeroaperture.com/PwnedTheMovieSMALL.mov


Thanks All,
~John
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Series E lens are rather inexpensive and are said to be a great bang for the buck. I got my 28mm and 50mm for $76 off eBay and they both look like they are brand new. On down the road if you want to drop some coin on lens get you some Zeiss.
 
You want to also try to get the fastest lens that you can afford. I doesn't have to be the dx lenses since the letus doesn't use the electronic focusing on those lenses. Try to get AI'd lenses vs non-AI'd. Even though I have a 105 non-ai'd which is very good glass, I cannot use it on my D70s. But the Non-Ai'd can be used on the letus. Check around camera shops and look at their used lenses. I prefer the older lenses because they used better glass in those days.
 
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