Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L and Brevis35

[vj_jasper]

hi all, just wondering what this lens would be like with a Brevis35/sonyEX1?

what about the auto-focus and ios features of this lens? it seems to make sense, i just wonder if there are any un-anticipated factors going on here?

i guess a still lens will never be quite as good as a cine lens for filming.. but the cine lens sets are to be rented, not purchased, unless a very good secondhand deal is found.

thanks for info.

 

[Taylor Rudd]

what about the auto-focus and ios features of this lens? it seems to make sense, i just wonder if there are any un-anticipated factors going on here?

The AF and OIS will not benefit you in any way. There is no way to use AF on 35mm adapters (nor would you want to...kind of defeats the purpose). The OIS will also be useless as it requires 1) power and 2) activation via prompt from a Canon SLR.

You will also be stuck at f/4 unless you have a Canon SLR and use the DOF preview button trick.

In fact, both AF/OIS will be disadvantageous because the AF means it has a smaller focus throw and the OIS adds a ton of weight to an already heavy lens. Canon's USM (ultra-sonic motor) means it has VERY tight focusing precision controlled by the AF sensor, creating a much smaller focus throw than your typical Nikon AI or Canon FD lens.

...plus that lens is prone to vignetting at 24mm (which may or may not been seen unless you shoot at full 35mm frame)

I thought about using my 17-40 f/4L on my LEX for some wide angle shots, but I could not imagine trying to use a follow focus at longer focal lengths. For now, though, I'll stick with my Nikkors.

 

[vj_jasper]

cheers for that.
rather silly of me to even consider putting an AF IOS lens onto a 35mm lens adapter system

could i ask, Taylor Rudd.. if you were to choose two of your Nikon Lens to work with a Brevis35 and SonyEX1, for model shoots, rainforest scenes, music videos, etc.. what lens would you choose for narrow depth of field, and practicality being a factor aswell?

 

[Taylor Rudd]

Aw, only two?

The 35mm f/2.0 and 85mm f/2.0. I have a 28mm, but I would use it more for an establishing shot rather than for people, particularly models.

If you're doing model work, longer focal lengths make the face look better. The 35mm will take that wide angle edge off for medium and establishing shots, and the 85 is what I prefer using when doing portraiture work in photography. Anything longer and I'd want to turn the camera sideways to frame it vertically!

In the end (aka, my disclaimer), it's all preferential and different situations call for different lenses. If you're looking for a barebones kit, a lot of folks recommend a 24mm, 50mm, and 85mm. I think I would agree.

In case you're wondering my personal lineup: 28 f/2.8, 35 f/2.0, 50 f/1.4, 85 f/2.0, 135 f/2.8

 

[vj_jasper]

thanks trudd for cool info

so, three lens seem most balanced in function.

i checked out a recent thread and 'sinapps' very kindly found a few shop links to nikon 1.4 lenses for another member here at dvx.

http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/Prod...CC=&BCL=&GBC=&GCC=&KW=nikon manual 85 F1.4 AI
http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/Prod...ID=&BC=NK&BCC=1&CC=6&CCC=2&BCL=&GBC=&GCC=&KW=
http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/Prod...BC=NK&BCC=1&CC=6&CCC=2&BCL=&GBC=&GCC=&KW=28mm

props to sinapps for the list..

a comment has been made that perhaps the wide angle should be quicker than F2.8, if necessary at the expense of some speed of the 85mm .. perhaps settling for an F1.8 rather than an F1.4, in order to make savings to allow the purchase of a faster wide angle 28mm.