Should I buy a 35mm adaptor for my 170? Convince me.

[Angelshare1]

Tell me why I should buy one. I'm kind of maybe, sort of thinking about doing it. I'm thinking about the Redrock M2 package or the Letus 35 Extreme.

I want it but I was thinking of saving a little more money. Should I do it? Tell me why I'm stupid for not? Come one I need the extra push to buy it.

 

[wgzn]

depends on the kind of work you do. some kinds of work really benefit from the DOF look and others dont really at all.

i have an adapter setup and i do use it. but most of my work is so run and gun that the setup and confinement to one lens at a time just isnt practical. but its one of those things that when the right situation arises - youre glad that you have it!

some questions:
- have you ever used one before?
- are you already fairly knowledgeable in the world of still photography and lenses?
- do you have about $3000 to spend?

using an adapter isnt just about the adapter. you need to have at least a rudimentary understanding of still photography AND its not a matter of just the adapter - youre going to need a baseplate, rails, and follow focus. not to mention at least 4-6 lenses. just to effectively use the adapter.

if your work isnt suffering without it. i say hold off. within the next 18 -24 months i think the world of small footprint hd cameras is going to really change. DSLRS with video capability will be more wide-spread and should be more refined from a video workflow standpoint. and the removable lens red scarlet MIGHT actually become available.

BUT, if you have an extra couple or three grand just laying around that you dont mind possibly not seeing a return on investment from. i say go for it. they are really fun and do open up a lot of artistic options...

 

[Stephenh]

You shouldn't need anyone to tell you to buy a particular piece of professional gear. If you have a need of it or you just want to experiment in this field, do all the research, and then make a personal decision one way or the other.

As wgzn indicated, it would help a great deal if you have some knowledge of still photography and how 35mm lens work.