ZF Lens set for hd200 and DOF at DVinfo.net

James Patrick · August 11th, 2009, 06:55 PM

I am looking at getting a set of lenses for my HD200 to be used with my 35mm DOF adapter
the P+S Mini35C.

This is the set I am looking at... does it sound adequate? I will be doing mostly music videos but don't want to limit myself to that. Does anyone have any other recommendations?

Zeiss ZF Prime Set
28mm F2.0
35mm F2.0
50mm F1.4
85mm F1.4

Tim Dashwood · August 11th, 2009, 08:52 PM

You need some wide lenses in there. A normal wide lens for 35mm would be an 18mm, but for music videos I usually use a 12mm or 14mm (corrected or uncorrected for the Busta Rhymes look.)
Here's a sample of the 12mm uncorrected lens (slightly fisheye.)
THROW IT UP Video
Sorry I haven't updated by website in about 8 years so this is a little smaller than we're used to these days.

Also, I find that a 28mm and a 35mm in the same kit are usually redundant (it's easier to move the dolly slightly instead of change a lens.) If it were me I'd swap the 28mm for an 18mm and then add a 14mm or 12mm.

James Patrick · August 11th, 2009, 09:23 PM

Thanks Tim

James Patrick · August 16th, 2009, 07:16 PM

Does Zeiss have a 14mm or 12mm? been looking for one but can't find one

August 11th, 2009, 06:55 PM	#1
James Patrick New Boot Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Count California Posts: 21	ZF Lens set for hd200 and DOF I am looking at getting a set of lenses for my HD200 to be used with my 35mm DOF adapter the P+S Mini35C. This is the set I am looking at... does it sound adequate? I will be doing mostly music videos but don't want to limit myself to that. Does anyone have any other recommendations? Zeiss ZF Prime Set 28mm F2.0 35mm F2.0 50mm F1.4 85mm F1.4

August 11th, 2009, 08:52 PM	#2
Tim Dashwood Wrangler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 3,637	You need some wide lenses in there. A normal wide lens for 35mm would be an 18mm, but for music videos I usually use a 12mm or 14mm (corrected or uncorrected for the Busta Rhymes look.) Here's a sample of the 12mm uncorrected lens (slightly fisheye.) THROW IT UP Video Sorry I haven't updated by website in about 8 years so this is a little smaller than we're used to these days. Also, I find that a 28mm and a 35mm in the same kit are usually redundant (it's easier to move the dolly slightly instead of change a lens.) If it were me I'd swap the 28mm for an 18mm and then add a 14mm or 12mm. __________________ Tim Dashwood

August 11th, 2009, 09:23 PM	#3
James Patrick New Boot Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Count California Posts: 21	Thanks Tim

August 16th, 2009, 07:16 PM	#4
James Patrick New Boot Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Count California Posts: 21	Does Zeiss have a 14mm or 12mm? been looking for one but can't find one