Century optics lense v's 35mm adaptor sharpness/resolution

[RayFrisby]

Hi Guys!
Just wondering how the sharpness/resolution of century 1.6 tele and .75x zoom through compare to using a 35mm adaptor. I know it is difficult to compare in that adaptors can take a wide variety of lenses and these can vary in quality.
But I was just wondering if the sharpness and clarity would be at least on a par at the same distance , stop, etc, taking into account the issues of distortion with the century.
I like the ability to simply screw on the century without having to worry about setting up an adaptor. I understand the benefits 35mm adaptors offer when working with DOF.
I take it you can also do some limited DOF work with the century too ? Just wondering what peoples experience shooting dramatic content with them are ?

 

[Barry_Green]

The century lenses are going to offer significant clarity advantages over any 35mm/ground glass system.

 

[RayFrisby]

Thanks Barry! Just wondering if you have played around with DOF using the Century and how you found them ?

 

[turing]

depends on the focal length you have you lens set at, you're just "getting there faster", shortening the distance you need from a subject to achieve the same depth of field, assuming all else is equal.

there are many other interesting differences between the signal you'll get from the HVX with century glass too - but *it is certianly nice to be able to get tele DoF at 0.625 the distance - A little over 6 feet instead of 10 feet - that can make a big difference in a small location.

 

[evinsky]

Try the .6 instead of the .75. Although the .75 is zoom through the edge softening is much more visible. The .6 adds a bit of distortion but is noticeably sharper at the edges.

 

[RayFrisby]

Thanks Guys ! I will prob get the .6 and the 1.6 tele. I was glad to hear the clarity of these lenses is better than most 35mm adaptors.
turin I was just wondering what are the difference in signals you mentioned ?

 

[Jim Arthurs]

Just spent two shoot days working with the .6 /HVX combo on a custom sky-diver's helmet mount... outstanding sharpness, and even though we shot 16:9 HD, the client will wind up doing a 4:3 extraction and the extra wide FOV was crucial...

Jim Arthurs