Lenses for HPX 500

next week I'll be on a shoot with fuji digi primes. I look forward to seeing how those work. I've used the zeiss before but feel they are too expensive for what they deliver, not worth it. The fugi are much better priced so I might consider them if they don't breath and have a nice look.
 
jonnyh1968 said:
So what are the medium to high end lenses? (excluding the primes)
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I do not have HD lenses, but my experience with my DSR500ws and broadcast Canon vs. Pro-series Canon lenses might be helpful. A few years ago, I bought the Sony and was going to buy a Canon KRS 18x "Professional" zoom. I asked the salesman at the store what the difference was between this $2000 pro lens and Canon's $12,000 broadcast lens. He went in back and took out their J16xs8BIRS demo zoom and put it on the camera. Wow! It was like night and day! Where the Pro lens was rough edged and contrast-y, the broadcast lens was smooth and even and the image detail level was tremendous. I get little breathing in focus and the colors are true and clean. I bought that lens and never regretted spending more for the lens than the camera body. I know $25,000 seems like a whole lot, but if you are a professional and need to deliver the highest quality image, spend the extra money and make it back through giving your clients that extra quality. Word of mouth will keep you busy. You can always keep the lens when you upgrade to a higher-grade camera.
 
So "Broadcast Lens" means what exactly? And is there any reccomendations for a 10-15 K lens for the HPX500? What is a good online lens store that has everything and explains everything?
 
Broadcast series lenses, from Canon and Fujinon, are their highest quality glass. The number of elements, their coatings and groupings, plus the mechanicals are superior to the cheaper Pro-series and CAC series siblings. Go to a high quality camera dealer, like Abel Cine and ask to see the same camera body, such as the HPX500 and compare a CAC lens to a $30,000 Canon or Fujinon HD lens in a still life setup, lit the same, and you'll see the difference in image quality. Is it worth the price differential? That is a decision that is based on many factors, from client expectations to cost/benefit analysis.
 
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