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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

ULTRAPRIMES, has anyone tried?

We have had two full sets of Ultra Primes out on rental from Abel Cine Tech here in NY pretty much since we got our cameras. We LOVE them.
 
Hey Mark

Could you tell me what are those sets consisting of, since I'm about to order some, it would help me greatly.

Thanks

Keep up the good work!

Emmanuel
 
Here is my set:
Arri Zeiss UltraPrime Set
• Arri Zeiss Ultra Prime 12mm T2
• Arri Zeiss16mm UltraPrime T1.9
• Arri Zeiss 24mm UltraPrime LDS T1.9
• Arri Zeiss 32mm UltraPrime LDS T1.9
• Arri Zeiss 50mm UltraPrime T1.9
• Arri Zeiss 85mm UltraPrime T1.9
• Arri Zeiss 135mm UltraPrime T1.9

My next addition will be the 180mm, a very sweet lens.

But of course you can order whatever focal lengths you want...these are the typical lenses, they also have the in-between fl's.

http://www.arri.com/prod/cam/ult_e.htm#focallength
 
I finally pulled out my Standard Speed Zeiss lenses today and an doing some comparison tests between them and the Ultra Primes. The first thing you will notice is the physical size difference between these lenses. The Ultra Primes seem to be the perfect size physically for the RED ONE Body (see attached images), on the other hand the Standard Speeds seem way too small for the body. Obviously this has nothing to do with performance, but the Zeiss 2.1's just look dinky on the body.

As far as results go, I was extremely impressed with the little 2.1 lenses...I haven't used them in over 10 years and I forgot how sharp these little buggers are, especially the 32mm. It looked great, very sharp image and nice contrast. The Ultra Prime had a much warmer look though...but considering the price difference the 2.1's are a very nice value.
 
So you're saying size does matter. Hmm..never considered that. :umm:

Steve
 
Wana sell those standard speeds?
 
I understand. Also I noticed in the still shots with the standard speeds you were set up for some hardcore iris ramps ;)
 
Mike Prevette said:
I understand. Also I noticed in the still shots with the standard speeds you were set up for some hardcore iris ramps ;)
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damn...no wonder everything is soft.

I dont understand, I pay my AC top dollar, $75/day for 16.
 
Alexander Nikishin said:
Used the Ultra primes on the weekend for a Yamaha commercial, they looked beautiful.

The 16mm showed no visible portholeing.
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Thats only an issue with the 2.1 standard speeds on the widest lenses.

The Super Speeds, and Ultra Primes are fine.
 
Digitalfx,

I can't believe you have the famous JonathanLB in your quotes, right there with Bob Dylan. Actually now that I think about it, JonathanLB probably has more memorable quotes than Dylan.

Steve
 
that is one of my favorites...the guy is full of gems.

This one is a close second:
"Plus being a grip is not a really skilled position, I learned how to do that job decently in about 5 hours."
 
that is one of my favorites...the guy is full of gems.

This one is a close second:
"Plus being a grip is not a really skilled position, I learned how to do that job decently in about 5 hours."
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Or the infamous tripod thread. Jonathan is going to be the first person in the world to make a film with Hollywood production value for $5, mark my words.

Jonathan, just having some fun. No disrespect intended.

Steve
 
digitalfx said:
Its a know fact...I am a retard. see my sig.
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Ya until Johnathan pointed it out to me I had no idea I had become infected with retardation. Im worried it happened in film school or my first year of working on films. Somewhere around then I learned to respect all the skill of all the various crew positions that made up a complete crew. I had no idea I would become retarded in the process. Can anyone help me? Do you know the cure?
 
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