Not sure if the alternate forum is the best to post this in, but really didn't know where else to put it. Does anyone know of any solid zooms that hold focus when zooming, and have a smooth/fairly loose zoom mechanism? I had a canon 35-105 f3.5 FD zoom for my gh2 when I used to use that system, and it was a PERFECT lens for video. I was able to do some small in camera zooms that had a really unique look and it also had amazing flares, some of my favorite ones i've ever seen.
You can see the lens in use here:
Some good examples around 2:49, 3:21, etc.
Anyone got some hidden gems that would fit this kind of description? The zoom on the FD is just so smooth and it holds focus really well. Its a shame I can't utilize it on my Canon C100. You can get glass adapters that allow infinity focus, but they look terrible (tried one out and it was unusable).
The Leica Vario-Elmar R 35-70/4 holds focus while zooming and is very smooth. I believe the the V-E R 80-200 does as well, but it's been a while since I used it. Not exactly "hidden" gems, but they are awfully good lenses.
CVickery wrote:
Ed Mika has just introduced a conversion Kit to EF for the FD 35-105 f3.5 Search ebay for item #171033243028NO WAY! This just made my night! You rock! The 35-105 is seriously one of my favorite lenses i've ever used. Its not technically great, but it has such amazing character. Loved the results I got with it
