This lens won't shoot 4K, will it? at DVinfo.net

Pierre Aguillard · September 13th, 2013, 10:06 AM

Am I right in thinking this lens could not be used with an adaptor to shoot with the 1DC in 4K mode because the glass only covers 16mm?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-16MM...item2c67745f0f

Input would be appreciated :)

David W. Jones · September 13th, 2013, 10:21 AM

I would pass on that for shooting 4K.

The front element looks like it has seen better days as well.

For what it's worth, that lens sold new for $159 in 1957.

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Pierre Aguillard · September 13th, 2013, 11:22 AM

You've answered a slightly different question than the one I asked.

I was asking whether the lens would actually provide enough of a projection for the 4K part of the 1DC's sensor - I'm thinking that it won't and trying to clarify that.

You totally avoided dealing with that issue and introduced three others - perhaps because you think they trump it.

They don't! Remember you're not aware of the effect I am trying to create or project I am working on.

I ask again: Am I right in thinking this lens could not be used with an adaptor to shoot with the 1DC in 4K mode because the glass only covers 16mm?

David W. Jones · September 13th, 2013, 12:15 PM

Well the lens was designed to cover a 1:33 regular 16mm Bolex size frame, and then 2x up to 2:66, removed from the Bolex, and then mounted to the projector to un-squeeze the film. There is no way by it self it would cover the 4K sensor in your camera. But hey, through some combo of this lens mounted to your taking lens you might be able to achieve what ever effect you are trying to get that I don't happen to be aware of.

All the best!

Dave

Pierre Aguillard · September 14th, 2013, 01:35 AM

Thanks Dave - that's what I needed to know!

Peer Landa · September 14th, 2013, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David W. Jones

For what it's worth, that lens sold new for $159 in 1957.

Which is $1278 in today's currency.

-- peer

Peer Landa · September 14th, 2013, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pierre Aguillard

Am I right in thinking this lens could not be used with an adaptor to shoot with the 1DC in 4K mode because the glass only covers 16mm?

Seeing that you're interested in buying an anamorphic lens for your 1DC, I was thinking that perhaps you'd be interested in my Zeiss/ISCO-36 f/1.4 anamorphic lens which I'm not using. It's in very good shape.

Here's lowlight test footage with it mounted on my old 5D2:

And here's a silly clip showing the entire rig, including the lens:

If interested, give me an offer.

-- peer

September 13th, 2013, 10:06 AM	#1
Pierre Aguillard New Boot Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brittany, France Posts: 13	This lens won't shoot 4K, will it? Am I right in thinking this lens could not be used with an adaptor to shoot with the 1DC in 4K mode because the glass only covers 16mm? http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-16MM...item2c67745f0f Input would be appreciated :)

September 13th, 2013, 10:21 AM	#2
David W. Jones Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,383	Re: This lens won't shoot 4K, will it? I would pass on that for shooting 4K. The front element looks like it has seen better days as well. For what it's worth, that lens sold new for $159 in 1957. Amateur Anamorphotic Adapter Lenses __________________ David W. Jones www.joneshdfilms.com

September 13th, 2013, 11:22 AM	#3
Pierre Aguillard New Boot Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brittany, France Posts: 13	Re: This lens won't shoot 4K, will it? You've answered a slightly different question than the one I asked. I was asking whether the lens would actually provide enough of a projection for the 4K part of the 1DC's sensor - I'm thinking that it won't and trying to clarify that. You totally avoided dealing with that issue and introduced three others - perhaps because you think they trump it. They don't! Remember you're not aware of the effect I am trying to create or project I am working on. I ask again: Am I right in thinking this lens could not be used with an adaptor to shoot with the 1DC in 4K mode because the glass only covers 16mm?

September 13th, 2013, 12:15 PM	#4
David W. Jones Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,383	Re: This lens won't shoot 4K, will it? Well the lens was designed to cover a 1:33 regular 16mm Bolex size frame, and then 2x up to 2:66, removed from the Bolex, and then mounted to the projector to un-squeeze the film. There is no way by it self it would cover the 4K sensor in your camera. But hey, through some combo of this lens mounted to your taking lens you might be able to achieve what ever effect you are trying to get that I don't happen to be aware of. All the best! Dave __________________ David W. Jones www.joneshdfilms.com

September 14th, 2013, 01:35 AM	#5
Pierre Aguillard New Boot Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brittany, France Posts: 13	Re: This lens won't shoot 4K, will it? Thanks Dave - that's what I needed to know!