raymondluo
Well-known member
I would much prefer to sell locally in Singapore for the convenience, but might as well help out a few filmmakers looking for the closest cine-like still lens. I will on my part try to be as detailed as I can.
All Made in West Germany, AE.
25mm Distagon f2.8: Mintiest looking out of the three, lens has no scratches to my eye.
35mm Distagon f1.4: Minty looking with a few paint chips, minor scrapes off the coating at front but does not affect image.
85mm Planar f1.4: Oldest looking of the bunch, with several scrapes off coating at front element. and one minor at rear. Also does not affect image. Please do not expect a pretty looking lens, it just stands out as an ugly ducking cos' of the two pretty lens. It is however, fully functional.
Also note that the 85mm focusing ring is smooth whereas the 25 and 35 are rather tight. All lens comes with generic caps and UV filters and two C/Y EOS adapters. One of the is broken (lost the screw) though so I'm just using it to keep the cap on. I have tested all three on a 5D and it clears the mirror, if that is a concern to anyone as well.
Some links for video based tests
Breathing Tests
Resolving power on a RED ONE (Note that the author is using a 35mm/2.8, not the 1.4 variant
PRICE REDUCED USD1950 including shipping! Best offer or near!
All Made in West Germany, AE.
25mm Distagon f2.8: Mintiest looking out of the three, lens has no scratches to my eye.
35mm Distagon f1.4: Minty looking with a few paint chips, minor scrapes off the coating at front but does not affect image.
85mm Planar f1.4: Oldest looking of the bunch, with several scrapes off coating at front element. and one minor at rear. Also does not affect image. Please do not expect a pretty looking lens, it just stands out as an ugly ducking cos' of the two pretty lens. It is however, fully functional.
Also note that the 85mm focusing ring is smooth whereas the 25 and 35 are rather tight. All lens comes with generic caps and UV filters and two C/Y EOS adapters. One of the is broken (lost the screw) though so I'm just using it to keep the cap on. I have tested all three on a 5D and it clears the mirror, if that is a concern to anyone as well.
Some links for video based tests
Breathing Tests
Resolving power on a RED ONE (Note that the author is using a 35mm/2.8, not the 1.4 variant
PRICE REDUCED USD1950 including shipping! Best offer or near!
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