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Leica Cine Lenses?

Shane Betts

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Where are things with these lenses? Has anyone shot stuff on them? Had them up on a projector? Are there MTF graphs? $180,000 for a set of 10 lenses (is that right?) seems OK if they're all they're cracked up to be. But are they? Really.

I know, I know Sanjin, M series yadda Yadda. I mean these actual lenses.
 
Shane Betts said:
Where are things with these lenses? Has anyone shot stuff on them? Had them up on a projector? Are there MTF graphs? $180,000 for a set of 10 lenses (is that right?) seems OK if they're all they're cracked up to be. But are they? Really.

I know, I know Sanjin, M series yadda Yadda. I mean these actual lenses.
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Its not 180k for 10 but for "8" as the initial set will be 18mm, 21mm, 25mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 75mm, and 100mm, and later will have the other Focal.

Pretty much in range of other Cine Primes, but as I said before this lenses have nothing in common with other lenses, as they are simply in a category of their own, IQ, Build and Ergonomics.

You will soon lots of images and footage ;)

I love our RPP's and will love them even more now, coming back from Duclos with new added F. Markings, this set will be now an impressive set of lenses,
but we no doubt, will love our new set of Leica Summilux-C as soon as we get them in our new Studios in Italy.
 
Shane Betts said:
Where are things with these lenses? Has anyone shot stuff on them? Had them up on a projector? Are there MTF graphs? $180,000 for a set of 10 lenses (is that right?) seems OK if they're all they're cracked up to be. But are they? Really.

I know, I know Sanjin, M series yadda Yadda. I mean these actual lenses.
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I think Leica is in the middle of the first C set production circle. It takes time and a lot of parts are hand made.

Also they told me that shipping will start in February 2011 but like always with these things everything is subject to change.

Btw, guys don't worry I do have many options to put Leica M (R fits in Canon EOS mount with adapter anyway) on Epic or Scarlet.

Just have to get my hands on both. :beer:
 
Officially hijacked!

Remarked RRP's would be great value for money buy they have a bad rep Downunder (who knows how these things start) and the size bothers me. The Leica's look very well thought out - and of course, we have to wait to see how we get them in Australia. If they come through Adeal it's probably a no-deal. What idiots!

Thanks for the info Sanjin, and the measured response. You restrained yourself beautifully. :smiley:
 
Shane Betts said:
The Leica's look very well thought out - and of course, we have to wait to see how we get them in Australia. If they come through Adeal it's probably a no-deal.
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Shane,

keep in mind that BandPro is exclusive distributor of Leica-C lenses (also probably servicer...??!!).
 
C.H.Haskell said:
Sanjin, whats the score on a potential M-mount for an EPIC?
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Jarred wrote that flange distance is too short for Leica M on EPIC.

I still don't believe that EPIC probably the best and lightest cine digital camera ever can't get Leica M lenses probably the best still prime lenses ever.

Also I'm also still pis*** that I sold my R1MX with Leica M mount option.
 
What the hell you go and do that for!? :)

I suppose you could get R lenses to work with the canon adaptor, do they compare to M?

I am also surprised I have seen nothing from leica on the Summilux-C, no test, field test or anything...I guess they are not ready for prime time just yet.

Ketch, be ready to ship those things to NYC buddy! ;) That or I will just come shoot at your studio in Italy.
 
Yeah, let us know Ketch. You might have yourself a big crew on your first L-Shoot in Italy:thumbsup:
 
Sanjin Jukic said:
Shane,

keep in mind that BandPro is exclusive distributor of Leica-C lenses (also probably servicer...??!!).
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Matthew Duclos said:
I'm sure there will be independent lens facilities that can and will service the Leica Summilux Primes. ;)
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Yeah. I really can't imagine Adeal getting anywhere near them. But then I still can't believe they have the stills stuff here. WTF? There are really good distributors in Australia who would bust a ball to have Leica. I don't get it.
 
I think you should talk to John Bowring as he may be able to get them for you and provide local support. Other than that you would need to accept shippment to US for any servicing, which would be a pain in the arse.

They look nice on paper and I have every reason to believe that they are optically and mechanically as good as Master Primes with smaller size and weight advantage.
 
Thanks Pawel. You're the man I want to hear from. Yes, I imagine Brolga will be in the mix there somewhere. They do look good on paper and, in comparison to MP's and S4's, not crazy expensive. Aside from the Red Dot and the compactness, I love the fact they're all exactly the same size. Very handy.

Have you made any moves to test any at all?
 
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