Lenses For A Feature Movie...

yeah I have heard both barry and kholi repeat this over and over again and not til this thread did I finally grasp it! Thanks a lot guys. I will no longer stress over the crop factor
 
I mostly use the Canon 50/1.2 and Canon 85/1.8 when it comes to it. The last shoot I used:
35/1.4 for one shot, 135/2.0 for one shot. 85/1.8 for a couple of shots and the rest with the 50/1.2.
 
get yourself lenses with long focus throw ,cinema lenses have long focus throw,probably nikons zeiss have longest focus throw from all still lenses .
Also theres some confusion here, 35/50/85 etc. mm cinema lens and 35/50/85 etc. mm still lens probably wouldnt look the same on 7d, cinema lenses are designed for 4 perforation movie frame,still lenses are designed for full frame,can someone confirm this and post pics ?
Or at least confirm that theyre designed for 4 perf frame.
 
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bwwd said:
get yourself lenses with long focus throw ,cinema lenses have long focus throw,probably nikons zeiss have longest focus throw from all still lenses .
Also theres some confusion here, 35/50/85 etc. mm cinema lens and 35/50/85 etc. mm still lens probably wouldnt look the same on 7d, cinema lenses are designed for 4 perforation movie frame,still lenses are designed for full frame,can someone confirm this and post pics ?
Or at least confirm that theyre designed for 4 perf frame.
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They would look pretty close-to if not exactly the same depending on the actual lens.

Consider that the Zeiss Pocket PL primes (Can't remember the exact name) are rehoused and rebadged Zeiss ZF's. Same glass, different mechanics.

The differences are other characteristics, micro-contrast, coatings(flare/glare), color reproduction and rendition, etc and so forth.

Glad to have given some clarity on the subject, Spencer and Ian. Barry and I shall have a Beer; or, well, Barry will have a beer and I'll have Orange Juice.
 
A 50 is a 50 is a 50.... Only the sensor or frame size is changing.
7D has the same sensor size (or very close) with a 35mm movie camera.
On every RED ONE shoot I use a DSLR as a director's viewfinder, from location survey to setting up the shots and angles.
 
pix2pixels said:
On every RED ONE shoot I use a DSLR as a director's viewfinder, from location survey to setting up the shots and angles.
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Funny you should mention this. I was talking to a friend this month and mentioned that the 7D was probably one of the best directors finders out there. Not only is it cheaper than the Arri and Denz, but you can take photos and mark them up for use later. Or even see (and record) how you want your framing on moving shots. Just fabulous. Heck, it even uses the same media so you don't even have to deal with buying more than one kind! :)
 
So koli or barry, i'm still processing this but in the mean time can you name 3 perfect lenses for narratives ranging from wide to 85 and with the longest throw. Appreciate it.
 
No, but I could name four... 25/35/50/85... but that's only relevant if you're using something like a 7D or GH1 or Red with a basically 35mm-cine-sized sensor. If you're using something like a 2/3" camera then you'd want much shorter focal lengths. If you're using a 5D, you'd want longer.

But for cinema, 25/35/50/85 is a pretty standard set. And you'll want the 18 or 21 as well for wider shots...
 
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