Pentacon Six Zeiss Glass

Nick Papworth · March 22nd, 2010, 07:37 PM

Hi all,

I wanted to check and see whether anyone has had any experience using these classic Zeiss lenses with their 5D? I've heard great things about them, but wanted to see if anyone had any experience/footage.

Many thanks,

Nick

Zac Williams · March 22nd, 2010, 11:09 PM

While I don't have experience with this era of Zeiss lenses, I find that my EF Canon 28-135 is certainly sharp enough for video, but I definitely do not use it for critical still photography. Even an EF 24-105 L lens isn't up to my spec in that area. This is comparing to a TS-E 90mm or EF 100mm macro. The reduced resolution when shooting video is more of a limiting factor than the lens.

I would watch for flare/contrast issues as the older lens coatings are much inferior to modern multicoated lenses. That said, I'm sure they would work great with the right technique.

Mike Hannon · March 24th, 2010, 04:34 AM

I have the Flektogon 50mm f4:

Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 50mm f4 - Manual Focus Lenses

My copy is decently sharp for photography, plenty of sharpness for video.

I think mine is not multi-coated, and also it must be a bit radioactive as the colours are very warm compared to my other glass.

I use it with a shift adapter, and with a tilt adapter - very cheap way of getting shift or tilt around the 50mm focal length!

Régine Weinberg · March 27th, 2010, 08:10 PM

a fantastic lens I love it, goes with an apaptor on welcome to the club.
I do have it on my Silvestri flexicam and the Canon,
digital ready is a scam...

March 22nd, 2010, 07:37 PM	#1
Nick Papworth New Boot Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London Posts: 9	Pentacon Six Zeiss Glass - Sharp enough for 5D Video Hi all, I wanted to check and see whether anyone has had any experience using these classic Zeiss lenses with their 5D? I've heard great things about them, but wanted to see if anyone had any experience/footage. Many thanks, Nick

March 22nd, 2010, 11:09 PM	#2
Zac Williams New Boot Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pleasant View, UT Posts: 15	While I don't have experience with this era of Zeiss lenses, I find that my EF Canon 28-135 is certainly sharp enough for video, but I definitely do not use it for critical still photography. Even an EF 24-105 L lens isn't up to my spec in that area. This is comparing to a TS-E 90mm or EF 100mm macro. The reduced resolution when shooting video is more of a limiting factor than the lens. I would watch for flare/contrast issues as the older lens coatings are much inferior to modern multicoated lenses. That said, I'm sure they would work great with the right technique. __________________ Zac Williams www.williamsvisual.com

March 24th, 2010, 04:34 AM	#3
Mike Hannon Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ireland Posts: 55	I have the Flektogon 50mm f4: Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 50mm f4 - Manual Focus Lenses My copy is decently sharp for photography, plenty of sharpness for video. I think mine is not multi-coated, and also it must be a bit radioactive as the colours are very warm compared to my other glass. I use it with a shift adapter, and with a tilt adapter - very cheap way of getting shift or tilt around the 50mm focal length!

March 27th, 2010, 08:10 PM	#4
Régine Weinberg Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bordeaux, going to Bangkok, 2011 Posts: 232	a fantastic lens I love it, goes with an apaptor on welcome to the club. I do have it on my Silvestri flexicam and the Canon, digital ready is a scam...