p.1 #1 · Schneider Super Cinelux 80/2 Portrait Results
I have been experimenting with the Schneider Super Cinelux 80/2 for portraits. I am using a Sony A7ii. I am currently living in India but somewhat restricted in terms of my portrait photography. A little frustrating but prudent. This lens has an interesting "look" but I can't quite put my finger on it, in terms of describing this look. Any thoughts on the look of such cine lenses?
p.1 #3 · Schneider Super Cinelux 80/2 Portrait Results
First off, beautiful portraits and really well executed. I don't know anything about this lens but these look to me like the perspective closer to a 35-40mm lens with the background blur and dreaminess of an 80-100mm. Especially the first and third. If that makes any sense.
Gary
p.1 #6 · Schneider Super Cinelux 80/2 Portrait Results
Those are great shots. The lens definitely has a "different" look. In 2, it almost has a Tilt/Shift aspect to the Bokeh. Really cool effect. IMO. Definitely mess around with distances you are shooting from to get the desired look.
p.1 #7 · Schneider Super Cinelux 80/2 Portrait Results
Thank you! I think this will be my primary portrait lens from now on. I also have an 90mm Cinelux and 95mm Isco Ultra, which should yield similar results.
p.1 #8 · Schneider Super Cinelux 80/2 Portrait Results
sum1sgrampa wrote:
First off, beautiful portraits and really well executed. I don't know anything about this lens but these look to me like the perspective closer to a 35-40mm lens with the background blur and dreaminess of an 80-100mm. Especially the first and third. If that makes any sense.
Gary
Gary, to be honest, I used a small trick to upgrade the bokeh and make it "deeper" looking. I retained 2 of 3 macro extension rings that I used in photographing flowers. That meant I couldn't focus at infinity, but the bokeh seemed more interesting. That still doesn't explain that "look" I am talking about. I like your summary though.
p.1 #10 · Schneider Super Cinelux 80/2 Portrait Results
J. Pow wrote:
Those are great shots. The lens definitely has a "different" look. In 2, it almost has a Tilt/Shift aspect to the Bokeh. Really cool effect. IMO. Definitely mess around with distances you are shooting from to get the desired look.
Joel
Thanks, Joel. As I mentioned in a previous response, I used a bit of a trick to get a "deeper" bokeh. I left 2 of 3 macro extension rings that I use to photograph flowers. I was happy to discover that in fact it gave a special bokeh in portrait shots. Even though I couldn't focus at infinity, the bokeh was definitely enhanced as a result. But I still think there is a special look with these cine lenses.
p.1 #11 · Schneider Super Cinelux 80/2 Portrait Results
say_doyster wrote:
Whatever the "look" of the lens, you seem to have mastered its use. Great looking photographs of some great people. Thanks for sharing....
B
Thank you! I think this will be my primary portrait lens from now on. I also have an 90mm Cinelux and 95mm Isco Ultra, which should yield similar results.
p.1 #12 · Schneider Super Cinelux 80/2 Portrait Results
say_doyster wrote:
Whatever the "look" of the lens, you seem to have mastered its use. Great looking photographs of some great people. Thanks for sharing....
p.1 #16 · Schneider Super Cinelux 80/2 Portrait Results
Looking up this lens, it appears to be a projector lens, is that right? So not actually a cine lens (for cinematography) but a lens used on cinema projectors?
p.1 #17 · Schneider Super Cinelux 80/2 Portrait Results
bjhurley wrote:
Looking up this lens, it appears to be a projector lens, is that right? So not actually a cine lens (for cinematography) but a lens used on cinema projectors?
Yes, I believe that's correct. They are projector lenses.
p.1 #18 · Schneider Super Cinelux 80/2 Portrait Results
I didn't know this lens exists. It's quite sharp for the eyes too and background blur seems pleasing. I would love to see how the bokeh balls look like
