HELP! Canon VIDEO Lenses for 7D

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HarrisonH

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Hi, I recently got a Canon 7D with a Sigma 30mm 1.4 lens. I am soon getting a RedRock Micro rig with a monitor, and a rode ntg2 (and zoom h4n) for audio. I do LITTLE photography but A LOT of video.
I want to know what a really good all around lens is for video. My price range is up to $2500. I would like a zoom but I know most cinema/film lenses are fixed so it would just be a nice bonus for that odd moment. An all around lens haha. I was thinking of the 24-70mm 2.8L.
Also a really wide lens would be cool, if you know of a good wide angle lens/fisheye that isnt to expensive but is good for video. $600-$1200. Let me know.
Thanks,
Harrison

PS I read one of the main posts in this section of the forum and found the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 was recommended as a wide angle. I heard Tokina's didnt work with Canon's nicely? Thoughts on this lens?
 
Remember- when shooting video, you don't really get to use any of the automatic features of the lens. In fact, many folks carry around vintage mechanical lenses in their bag for video. That being said, what is there not to work "nicely" with the Canon mount? I would think it would either work, or it wouldn't!
 
Okay! So do you have a good recommendation for an all around lens for video? I think I will get that Tokina wide angle :D and then I have a Sigma 30mm 1.4 .. now I just need a really nice piece of glass that is a good all around lens.. and does really well for video..
 
The Zeiss ZE lenses are excellent... I have mine in ZF (Nikon mount) and use an adapter. Very fast, long pulls. Manual focus only. If you want to use them for still you ought to switch out the focusing screen.
 
personally I think an all round lens is a zoom probably 16-55 is your ideal

canon, tokina, sigma and nikon (G) make that sort of range

get em in your hand and feel the best ergonomics for you
 
Canon 17-55 2.8 IS is the best option for the Canon 7D. It is also a great "near" L quality lens for photography. Missing some of the build quality of an L lens, but worth every penny.

IS does help with video. 24 is not wide enough on a crop sensor.
 
Oh! Is it really that much better? haha, I see great results with the 24-70.
One question if I get the 11-16 and the 17-55. I now have those 2 and the 30mm 1.4 Sigma. Does that sound like a good set of lenses? I think I would sell the 30mm and get an 85 Zeiss maybe or something..
 
Better all round lens when you include video because of the IS and 17mm on the wide side. Here is a piece (rough cut) I shot handheld with the 7D and 17-55 http://vimeo.com/21995134. I think the interview is a 50 Zeiss 2.0. If it was me, I would go 11-16, 17-55 and 70-200 f4 (with IS or without depending on need). 85 on a crop sensor is pretty long so interviews need to be backed up a bit. Currently I use the 17-55 for everything and 50 Zeiss prime for interviews. If I need long shots, I typically get the 70-200 f4. Renting lenses is a great way to see what you like. A good place is lensrentals.com
 
Okay! Yeah, I dont even think I need something that wide yet.. and 70-200 for me is not needed haha.. Why would I get a 50 Zeiss when the Canon 17-55 can be zoomed to 50? LOL!
Also quick question, I heard that the Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM out performs the Canon and it is cheaper! Thoughts? I could get the 85 Zeiss and 50 Zeiss if I go with the Sigma instead of the Canon.. but not to sure.. haha TO MANY OPTIONS.. I wish there was one lens. 11-105mm or something, that stays at a maximum aperture of like 2.8 when fully zoomed.. maybe even 1.4 when zoomed all the way out, and has IS, and is L glass.. I would pay $3500 for that. LOL.
 
This is really a lens question and should be moved to the lens forum.

If you're serious about video, you need to make a decision. Do you want to work like the pros? If so, start investing in some prime lenses. Look on ebay. Do some research.

I've got the 11-16mm Tokina. It's not cheap and is APS-C so I had to commit to this sensor and camera, a 7D before I bought that. It's great, but I don't use it too much, maybe for a semi-static picturesque establishing shot.

I also have a 28mm f2.8, a 50mm f2.8 and a 50mm 1.4, and a 135mm f2.8. My 'holes' are around 22mm, 24mm, 30mm and 85mm. Those are the lenses I'm looking for now to complete my set. All I shoot is video.

I come from an animation background and one thing I learned about animation studios in my research was that they use "commonly used" prime settings for their virtual camera inside their animation program to emulate the look acheived by 35mm film photography. They even build elaborate rigs for moving the camera inside like a camera outside.
 
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