Lenses?

Wouldn't a piece of dust just create a dark spot? I'd worry about a stuck pixel if that were MY camera? Keep us posted on that, okay?
 
Thanks Stephen.
In fact I did see yours before I was looking for some more footage :)

the sel 18200 seems very decent dont you think?
 
Yes it does. I have it, I am using it on the FS100 with a G adapter, no issues except not knowing what F-stop I am at.
 
David W. Jones said:
For those of you considering purchasing Zeiss CP.2 lenses because of their interchangeable lens mount system, with the thought of easily changing the mount while in the field. Think again.
Cost for a single Zeiss CP.2 lens with the mount of your choice is say $3900. Each additional mount is $390. An extra set of Torx screws is $34. And the needed shim set is $33. Bringing the cost of each lens up to $4357 per lens, not including bench time to re-collimate each lens to the proper focal flange depth each time you change mounts.
Just something to think about when shopping for a lens set.

All the Best!

Dave
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You make me think, I'll go for ZF.2...
 
This may have already been covered...I'm wondering what happens, more like what do I lose, when using E mount adaptors? What happens to my Zeiss zf 35mm with an e mount adaptor on the FS100?
 
You lose electronic communication between the camera and lens,but the ZF lenses are manual focus and manual apeteure right? So you wouldn't be missing much.
 
I'll be using Nikon lenses when I get my FS100 and was wondering if there are any adapters that will carry all the electronic contacts from the body to the lens? Or, should I just stick with older manual focus lenses and forget all the automation?
 
There are no electronic adapters yet for Nikon. Birger has said they will be working on one after the Canon version is done.
 
Thanks Rick. This is a new area for me but I have a few Nikkors (all AF's) and I'm anxious to use them on the FS100 but wasn't sure what functionality I'd be losing....if any.
 
You won't get any electronic control. So no IS, no AutoFocus, no AutoIris, etc. If your Nikon lenses do not have an aperture ring for adjustment, you'll need a mount that can adjust the iris with the pin at the back of the lens. In these circumstances, you won't know what iris setting you are using, but at least you can change it! :)
 
All my Nikkors are AI's except for the 12-24 f2.8 which is a G-series. If I have to get the Birger to control the G lens, will it function okay with the AI's?
 
Yeah, all of my Nikons are full manual. But there are a couple of Nikon "G" lenses that I wouldn't mind having. What is the deal with the manual "G" mount adaptors I see out there for Nikon to E-mount? Is there a mechanical connection/control that controls the aperture? Of course, with that you wouldn't know you true aperture setting would you?
 
David G. Smith said:
Yeah, all of my Nikons are full manual. But there are a couple of Nikon "G" lenses that I wouldn't mind having. What is the deal with the manual "G" mount adaptors I see out there for Nikon to E-mount? Is there a mechanical connection/control that controls the aperture? Of course, with that you wouldn't know you true aperture setting would you?
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I have a cheap fotodiox nikon to e mount and it's fairly decent for $50. I just bought it to hold me over until the MTF adapters are readily available.

It's just a pin inside the adapter and a ring or screw that allows you to adjust the aperture. Only downside is that there is no way to see what your f stop is. But, I don't think it'd be too hard to mark the adapter to give you a semi accurate reading.
 
DM_rider said:
I have a cheap fotodiox nikon to e mount and it's fairly decent for $50. I just bought it to hold me over until the MTF adapters are readily available.

It's just a pin inside the adapter and a ring or screw that allows you to adjust the aperture. Only downside is that there is no way to see what your f stop is. But, I don't think it'd be too hard to mark the adapter to give you a semi accurate reading.
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Wouldn't those markings be different for whatever lens you have on?
 
alexdias said:
Been looking for a decent zoom for run and gun, which can be tricky with a S-35 size sensor.
Found this Sony Alpha lens with some interesting qualities:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=WishList.jsp&A=details&Q=&sku=545868&is=REG

The focus ring makes me concern though...
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I was thinking the tamron 17-50mm 2.8 nonvc as my "run and gun" lens for when i get an fs100. No auto features, but its not like the sony lenses are gonna have legit auto focus anyway.
 
eheath said:
I was thinking the tamron 17-50mm 2.8 nonvc as my "run and gun" lens for when i get an fs100. No auto features, but its not like the sony lenses are gonna have legit auto focus anyway.
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I can recommend this lens. I used it on my GH2 and will use it on my FS100. Definately best bang for bucks!
 
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