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Angie vs Fuji vs Zeiss vs Canon LW Zooms Salt 2012

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I want to be involved in the first head to head Salty flavor test of:

Angenieux Optimo DP 16-42mm
vs
ARRI / Fujinon Alura 15.5-45mm
vs
Zeiss LWZ.2 15.5-45mm
vs
Canon 15.5-47mm T2.2 (to be announced at NAB)
vs
Arri / Zeiss Master Prime set (for reference standard)

I'll rent the lenses (need some help with connections and discounts here) and provide the studio space and props in San Diego. Need the Olde Salt Talent from LA to work their magic some weekend soon.

edit: updated for upcoming Canon LWZ
 
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Sure, I can provide the 16-42 Angie.
The LWZ.2 shouldn't be too hard to find, the Alura and Canon I'm not so sure about, they're still pretty rare in the wild.

Also it's very important to do the test somewhere with a lens projector, it's the only way to have an objective assessment of an optic independent of the sensor and recording of any particular camera system.
 
Evin, let's chat at NAB and get a list of equipment and props needed as well as a date on the books. NAB would be the place to hustle some demo lenses from the vendors. That new Fuji lens pair looks very interesting - has anyone in REDland played with them yet? Should give the Rouge a run - especially since Angie can't fill back orders.
 
Just a suggestion, but maybe add the Red 17-50?
 
+1 the RED 17-50 would be a good reference point.

Would be great to have some basis for comparing short zoom options in specific aspects of performance - focus tracking during zooms, operational mechanics, etc.

FWIW I think the next wave will be lenses in this classification that have FIZ motors integrated into the housing and expanded control interfaces with the host camera.

Cheers - #19
 
I think you'll have to talk to Fuji but I'm happy to make the introduction.
 
Hey Mitch, You want in as an Official Sponsor? Perks include hanging out with lens testing Rock Stars and their super hot groupies!

Get us hooked up with the fleet of demo lenses and we'll provide Abel with a shameless product placement opportunity that makes Coke on Idol look subtle
 
You guys are Animals

Props to you guys for going all out.
 
@Big Lu

Got you marked down for Security ; - )
 
If you are talking to Fujinon anyway, you could always get greedy and ask for what is possibly the pinnacle of wide zooms - the Fujinon 14.5-45mm T2.0. It's heavier than the heavy Canon though, so unlike most of the other zooms it has a very different appeal, certainly no steadicam option.

I _think_ a fully rigged Epic with Fujinon beast would be heavier than an F65 with an Angie, but it would probably be close.
 
Sooooo . . . would there be any interest in having the Leica Summilux-C prime set as our reference standard? If we can do the test over Memorial Day Weekend (May 26-28) I'll have that set left over from another project I'm doing.
 
Evin,
Rally The Olde Salts: David, Brook, Uhry, Duclos for that weekend. If we do in San Diego I have a guest lodgings for all and a chef wife.

Mitch,
It's on - Show REDuser what Abel can swing to get us the 3 zooms we need on demo (that new Fuji 19-90 would be for extra credit).
 
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