Those Zeiss CP.2 lenses are nice

Erik Naso

Erik Naso

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I rented a set of Zeiss CP.2's, 28 - 50 - 85, for a shoot. I've wanted to try these out for a while now. I didn't know I could rent them locally for a day and when I found out I could I was stoked. The good thing is I can easily and affordably get them again. The kit came with the Hod Rod tuner kit. Thats a nice system with PL mount. I was surprised how light the CP.2's are. I didn't think a lens this light would need the lens support but I used it anyway since I rented the whole kit and didn't want to chance damaging the camera. The focus and iris are so smooth. Man I want to use this set again. I found the 85 to long for this shoot. My ZF 85mm is one of my favorites. The 28 and 50 was my go to. Probably the 28 mostly. A pure joy to use cinema lenses. Bummer they cost $4000 each.
AF100 With Zeiss CP2 Lens_sm.jpgZeiss CP2_sm.jpg
I have some unedited frame grabs on my blog as well.
http://eriknaso.com/2011/10/08/zeiss-cp2-primes/
 
I have the 50mm and the 85mm and they are gorgeous. Handling them is a dream and they look the business! x
 
dcarstens said:
My package is pretty much identical to the setup you used. Is that a news promo?
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I hope to be able to get this kit some day or maybe add a 28 and 50 ZF and get them cine moded. I'm sure it wont be the same. I will rent this set again for the next one I'm working on.
I'm also working on a shoulder rig so next time the handheld shots wont kill me. Handholding that set up was not fun but worked.
Yes it's a news promo for a new reporter.
 
very nice setup. What hdmi cable are u using for the dp4 evf...looks really sturdy. I may want something like that.
 
Erik Naso said:
I'm also working on a shoulder rig so next time the handheld shots wont kill me. Handholding that set up was not fun but worked.
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I put my DP4 where an EVF *should* go, position a Berkey handle on the front rail, and let the body sit on my shoulder like a Betacam setup. Without even bothering with a shoulder "rig", handheld is a breeze, and camera footprint kept to a minimum.
 
Way to Burst the OP's bubble Timur lol. Im sure its better than the still lens's I'm using for my 7d :crybaby: . If i'm ever in the New York area and you are around it would be awesome to check out your Cine glass.
 
dcarstens said:
I put my DP4 where an EVF *should* go, position a Berkey handle on the front rail, and let the body sit on my shoulder like a Betacam setup. Without even bothering with a shoulder "rig", handheld is a breeze, and camera footprint kept to a minimum.
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Would like to see your set up. Pics?
 
I fondled some CP.2's at the recent Panasonic event in town. The feel was great, reminded me of my Voigtlaender 25mm. Yes, they may be bottom rung Zeiss, but man what a nice rung it is.
 
Civan is right, that Cooke cine glass is amazing... Don't forget about the angenieux glass too... I have a glass addiction.
 
Haha, I'm on Timur's wavelength, so I got what he was saying.

He wasn't putting down CP.2's... He was saying that if you like the CP.2's, they are the gateway drug to the much more serious world of cine glass. The CP.2's are great for quality and price so if you like them, just wait until you test drive some Master Primes or S4's.

Speaking of CP.2's... they are very light. Don't waste your time with the lens support. I applaud your very cautious and careful treatment of lenses, but CP.2's are like 2lbs-3lbs each... some are even less than 2lbs. I've easily had 4-5lbs primes (which are considered light/average weight for cine lenses) hanging off an AF100. Save the support for lenses that are either super heavy, super long, or both. :)

Heaviest prime spherical cine lens, might be the 150mm Master Prime. It's almost 9lbs... which is about 5 CP.2's.
 
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