Paul Gale
July 9th, 2008, 12:49 AM
Anyone know if you can hire a suitable adapter and prime lenses for the F350 in the UK? I'm thinking of having a go on a future project.
Paul.
Paul.
View Full Version : Hire of prime lenses/adapter in UK Paul Gale July 9th, 2008, 12:49 AM Anyone know if you can hire a suitable adapter and prime lenses for the F350 in the UK? I'm thinking of having a go on a future project. Paul. Steve Phillipps July 9th, 2008, 01:48 AM What sort of primes are you after? The Sony 2/3" adapter is readily available and means you can put Canon cine primes or Zeiss 2/3" lenses on it. Or do you mean Nikons etc.? Steve Paul Gale July 9th, 2008, 02:04 AM TBH, I'm really not sure - just wanted to get a great shallow DOF. What lenses are most available for hire and give the best results? This is a whole new area I need to get up to speed with :) Thanks, Paul. Steve Phillipps July 9th, 2008, 02:12 AM The depth of field of a prime lens is the same as a zoom at the same focal length and aperture. The only way to get 35mm-type DoF is with one of the adapters from Redrock/Letus etc. that optically convert them (never used one myself) - presumably that's what you're after. Do a search on this forum under Letus - I think there may even be a sub-forum about them. Also I believe Phil Bloom is a bit of an authority - check his website www.philbloom.co.uk Steve Paul Gale July 9th, 2008, 02:21 AM Yes thanks Steve, I've read everything on here about the Letus and spoken to Phil in the past. What I was after is if there's a hire outlet for either these or the other alternatives to the Letus (P+S Technik)? Thanks. Steve Phillipps July 9th, 2008, 03:00 AM Have you tried Visual Impact? They are probably the best bet. Also www.axisfilms.co.uk has a Pro35 listed for hire. Steve Paul Gale July 9th, 2008, 03:01 AM Thanks - will enquire... Alister Chapman July 9th, 2008, 02:25 PM If you want a 2/3" adapter I have one. Paul Gale July 9th, 2008, 02:35 PM Thanks Alister, much appreciated. After ringing around, a couple of people recommended an adapter with the Pro 35. Any experience of the Pro35 at all? Cheers, Paul. PS let me know how the shoot went... |