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Canon PL mount zoom

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It looks more complicated then I was thinking.
So if RED comes up with B4 mount then these lenses will be probably good to use for 2K work but no downres from 4K advantage.
The fact that it is designed for prism doesn’t really affect anything else but the FL, correct?
If Nicon lenses would have zoom/focus servo option this would be perfect. I wonder if someone is making strap on servos for lenses.
 
Evin Grant said:
No auto focus in PL. Anywhere.
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LDS glass + Arri LDS box + CineTape + Arri LDS-FP can be set to "auto" focus ;)

As for Canon PL glass, I've used a Canon PL-mount T2.4 8-64mm CF21.5" zoom for S16mm. Yes, it's not S35mm, but it is cine glass. I'll have it in my posession tomorrow, I'll snag a picture. I've seen the same lens go to 7mm. I assume it's re-engineered.
 
Andrew said:
Do they have any Canon zoom lenses reengineered?
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Yes, the 17-35 T3 for $15,000. My question is why would you pay that for an inferior optic? Just because it has a PL mount? You will be able to attach servo controls to the Nikon and Canon FD still lenses for use with motors just like the Century.
 
Evin Grant said:
Yes, the 17-35 T3 for $15,000. My question is why would you pay that for an inferior optic? Just because it has a PL mount? You will be able to attach servo controls to the Nikon and Canon FD still lenses for use with motors just like the Century.
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Hi Evin,

It's not just PL mounted, it's rebuilt with new mechanics, using the glass elements from selection of zooms to optimise quality.

Stephen
 
Evin Grant said:
Yes, the 17-35 T3 for $15,000. My question is why would you pay that for an inferior optic? Just because it has a PL mount? You will be able to attach servo controls to the Nikon and Canon FD still lenses for use with motors just like the Century.
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Evin, these servos are standard off the shelf product or it have to be specially made?
I presume you can put the same servo on the RED zoom?
I just can’t wait for RED zoom and if anything around 15K will do, I rather pay more and have it the same time together with the camera then have the camera and keep renting.
Mark may not agree with me but once in the caves down there you can’t pop up and change the lenses, also underwater you need the servos for focus zoom and aperture.
Otherwise you need 25mm for closeups and 90 for whole cave shots.
 
Stephen Williams said:
Hi Evin,

It's not just PL mounted, it's rebuilt with new mechanics, using the glass elements from selection of zooms to optimise quality.

Stephen
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hi stephen!

yeah, you're there.. but people like me, Mr. Grant (Evin for some) and 99.9999% of the redusers here would prefer the economies of scale advantage.. to each his own.. :nerd:

your alter-ego trust.. :bye2:
 
Once you put gears on the lens, like these...
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You can attach a standard zoom motor to your rails. Or you could have a machinist make you a custom zoom motor holder for the lens for a few hundered bucks. Gear link...
http://www.zacuto.com/Zip_Gears.htm
 
If only someone will make custom enclosure for RED I hope there will be a support to drive the focus and aperture and maybe even the zoom.
But I don't count on it.
Look on this lenses drive.
Wonder what he is using here?
 
Brook Willard said:
As promised...

Text reads "CANON ZOOM LENS SC8X8 T2.4 FOR SUPER 16 NO.10039"

8-64mm, T2.4, CF21.5", PL-mount.

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Interesting. Is that a converted J8 x 6? Does it make decent images?

M
 
Brook Willard said:
As promised...

Text reads "CANON ZOOM LENS SC8X8 T2.4 FOR SUPER 16 NO.10039"

8-64mm, T2.4, CF21.5", PL-mount.

Rubik's cube for scale.
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Hi,

They can vary in quality and by how much they flair. A good one is very nice IMHO.

Stephen
 
Canon just announced 2 new PL zooms. And expect to see other exciting PL lenses of various makes at NAB.
 
Sorry to do this to you, Jon... But this thread was over 4 years old! And we already have another thread on the newly announced Canon zooms. :)

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