Which Zeiss ZE Lenses for 5D Mark II?

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BobbyinHollywood

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If anyone is using Zeiss ZE Lenses on a 5D Mark II or other DSLR to shoot video, I'd like recommendations of what might be the best two or three to buy. Thanks
 
I think the general consensus is to buy Zeiss ZF for Nikon mount (using a Nikon to EOS adapter) in order to get fully manual aperture control. Otherwise you are stuck using the electronic aperture control wheel on the camera body. I hate that. Terrible for video IMHO.

I just ordered the 50mm 1.4 Zeiss ZF for my T2i. B&H has one used for $429 vs. $550 new. I ordered used. I'd start with the 50 then get a 35 and a 85.

The other beneift of the ZF is they are cheaper than the ZE. They also sell ZF.2 which "talks" to the body and gives lens info, from what I understand.

-Jeff
 
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