Probably, yeah. I havent given it much thought since I grabbed it in an antique mall for $10. Did some cursory searching but not a lot. I think I'll dive into it tonight to see what I can find. I know the anamrphic attachment craze isnt what it used to be but at $10 seemed like a no-brainer
Yes, it's worth $10, just to own something so well engineered! It's a bit big for normal use, but could have some possible applications for larger cine lenses. Most of the info out there is focused on anamorphic attachments that are small enough to be used easily with normal video rigs, so there might not be much available. I see Germany on the anamorphic attachment, so maybe an ISCO, which is usually going to be a high quality item.
josh-himes wrote:
This is a good place to start. I have all of the Saturn lenses in both E & L mounts and they are really excellent for the price. They are what I use for most of my work, as they are much easier to use and more dependable than the various anamorphic adapter solutions. I would also look at the 35, as it is really small & light with great IQ.
With that said, Anamorphic adapters give you the most flexibility and usually will deliver more interesting results than the Sirui lenses.
Great shots and thank you for your input! If I wanted something that'll give me "interesting" or "classic" (not tack sharp but with lots of character) results on a M10 Monochrom, what would you recommend? The Blazars look interesting and are available in PL mount but they are so darn big on an M body. I have the following lenses available: Summaron 35/2.8, Summicron-ASPH 35/2, Heliar Classic 75/1.8 and Elmarit 90. Would the best approach be to get one of the adapters and maybe use on the 75mm? Sounds like it might be hard to find something that would work well with e.g. the Summaron.
pingflood wrote:
Great shots and thank you for your input! If I wanted something that'll give me "interesting" or "classic" (not tack sharp but with lots of character) results on a M10 Monochrom, what would you recommend? The Blazars look interesting and are available in PL mount but they are so darn big on an M body. I have the following lenses available: Summaron 35/2.8, Summicron-ASPH 35/2, Heliar Classic 75/1.8 and Elmarit 90. Would the best approach be to get one of the adapters and maybe use on the 75mm? Sounds like it might be hard to find something that would work well with e.g. the Summaron.
That is probably your best bet, as far as something you can readily purchase which will work with a wide variety of lenses. I would start by using your existing lenses and if you want to go wider, then look for a used 50mm lens with 52mm front threads. This will match the 52mm rear threads on the Blazar adapter and eliminate a step-up ring between the lens and adapter. You need to get the adapter as close to the front lens element as possible and the step up ring occupies additional space, which can be problematic with a wider lens. You can get away with a step up ring on your 75 & 90 lenses and the Blazar should work well with those - I observed great results with a wide variety of 75 & 90 mm lenses.
On the subject of a 50mm lens for use with the Blazar - I have used the Voigtlander 50mm F/1.2 Nokton with excellent results (it's a great lens period) and I would highly recommend starting there. It's a relatively compact and appropriately sized combo on a Leica body. If you don't want to spend much and don't mind adapting another mount to your Leica, then there are a plethora of 50-58mm SLR lenses available used for cheap. As I mentioned in another post, the Nikon 45mm 2.8 will work well with the Blazar, so that is a good option as well. These older SLR lenses will be a little larger mounted on the M10 since they require an adapter, so that is the only real downside. The lack of RF focus won't matter with the Blazar adapter, as you just keep the lens at infinity and focus with the adapter. It's a good focus system and works well.
On the flip side, if you decide to look for a Cine lens to use instead of a lens/adapter combo, then that is a valid option. The lens will be huge on the M10, but is doable. You can probably go a little wider, if that is desired. I have a Laowa Nanomorph LF 32mm 1.5x lens, which is very wide, especially in the anamorphic world. Look for a lens with an EF mount instead of PL, as the adapters for EF to M mount are much more streamlined. The PL to M mount adapter is huge and just not a good fit for an M body. There are quite a few 1.5x anamorphic options available from Laowa, Blazar, Sirui, etc. Some of these come with both a PL & EF mount and some may require a separate purchase to get the EF mount. Either way, just make sure the lens is designed to cover full frame.
I went through your fantastic photos again. The visual identity they transmit is very powerful. It is a real pleasure to go through your work and to try to learn I am just an enthusiast
I am fascinated by the fantastic usage of IR in your photos and of the different filters. May I ask what camera did you get modded for IR? Can you give some advice in the selection of the different filters for the subjects, I mean how do you decided to use an specific filter for what photo? IR and pano is a completely new thing for me
I also have a question regarding the anamorphic lenses. In the photos you shared, the panoramic format is a very important element. I have been informing myself after I have seen this thread, and from what I understood, anamorphic is not only panoramic, but also a certain aesthetic or rendering (flames, bokeh, etc...). Just because I never have had an anamorphic lens in my hand and they represent a significant investment. For landscapes, is anamorphic an important factor, or the significant thing is to create panoramic view?
I am very tempted to get a slr-magic adapter and give it a try. But I tend to prefer form your images those you got with wider format.
Thank you very much for your previous answers!
josh-himes wrote:
This is a good place to start. I have all of the Saturn lenses in both E & L mounts and they are really excellent for the price. They are what I use for most of my work, as they are much easier to use and more dependable than the various anamorphic adapter solutions. I would also look at the 35, as it is really small & light with great IQ.
With that said, Anamorphic adapters give you the most flexibility and usually will deliver more interesting results than the Sirui lenses.
I am just an enthusiast