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First Look - Schneider Xenon FF-Prime Lenses

I have the Full set, including the 25mm and have to say, that it has received all positive reports, from three different shoots.

Thank you very much

Fury
 
Nick Fury said:
I have the Full set, including the 25mm and have to say, that it has received all positive reports, from three different shoots.

Thank you very much

Fury
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How long have you had the 25mm? Still waiting on mine.
 
Andrew David Watson said:
I'm looking for a case for my Xenons (5 lenses). I checked out the iSeries 2011 Lens Case by SKB and wasn't in love. I have a few extra Pelican 1510 cases kicking around and I'm wondering if anyone makes a foam insert for the Pelican. Any suggestions?
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http://www.dullescasecenter.com/

They have done a number of inserts for us. Relatively fast at very reasonable costs.
 
Nick Fury said:
Hi Jon!

Three weeks.

Thank you very much

Fury
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Nice Nick, hoping mine will come soon! Glad to hear there are some 25mm in the wild.
 
I ordered my set of Schneider Xenon lenses (25mm-100mm) a few weeks ago after our EPIC was stolen along with a set of Compact Primes (that sucked!). At that time, I was wondering whether we should re-purchase Zeiss Compact Primes or go with the Xenons. After seeing them in a side by side comparison, the decision was quite clear. They just seem more organic to me without sacrificing sharpness.

Our dealer in Germany recently talked to Schneider who told them that the entire set will be delivered beginning of January, right after the holiday season. Can't wait to test them out myself! :)
 
Planning on shooting a bit of test footage with the set early in January after the holidays. Happy to finally have these in hand. Bring on the 18mm!

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Tom Greenberg said:
I got a very nice Nanuk case (made in the Great White North) with custom foam insert for 5 Xenons from Hot Rod Camera. I think it was about $400. However, my original set of 3 is getting very lonely waiting for their relatives to arrive from Germany..


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Wow Tom, having just acquired a Nanuk case for my cameras, this cutout really looks awesome. You mentioned the custom insert costs $400 from Hot Rod? I'm guessing the insert is a separate cost from the case.
 
Zhen Jie said:
Wow Tom, having just acquired a Nanuk case for my cameras, this cutout really looks awesome. You mentioned the custom insert costs $400 from Hot Rod? I'm guessing the insert is a separate cost from the case.
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I went back and double-checked my invoice. The Nanuk case from Hot Rod Camera was $479…that price included both the case and the 5-lens custom insert.
 
Does anyone know if there is a 100mm back for the arri lmb5 or some sort insert ring for theses lenses?
thank you!
 
Chong Pak said:
Does anyone know if there is a 100mm back for the arri lmb5 or some sort insert ring for theses lenses?
thank you!
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Bright Tangerine makes both a 114mm-100mm threaded adapter ring, and a 143mm-100mm clamp on ring. I'm not that familiar with the LMB5, but the BT accessories generally work with Arri products.
 
Thanks Tom
Unfortunately the BT stuff won't work with the Arri LMB5.
 
My friends over at Arri Rental(CSC) found the solution for me, there is a company in Canada called Lenitequip that makes a 114mm step down to 100mm for the Arri Lmb5, incase anyone is looking.
 
Bob Gundu said:
I shoot a lot with these lenses and they have so much going for them. I actually sold my Leica R set because I found myself using these way more. Yes the Leica's had less CA but that was also because of the dated coatings. For some corporate work, I needed lenses which had a clean contrast look. The Red Primes actually fit the bill nicely, but I hated lugging those around. Xenons are a great size and weight. The mechanics are smooth, and the bokeh is creamy. When I want my old Leica look again, I slap on a slight diffusion filter, like the awesome Tiffen Satins. Here's something I just shot using the Xenon 50mm, at 2.1, with Tiffen Satin 1.

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Bob,

I can't remember if I asked you or not, but did you use the "Black Satin" or regular "Satin" diffusion filters from Tiffen? Much appreciated!
 
I'm selling my 35,50,75mm w/ both PL and Canon mounts for $11,000 and 5-Hole Pelican Lens case. PM me if you are interested. Great shape, just switched over to zooms that why am selling them. I'll post pictures later today.
 
Bob Gundu said:
This shoot was with the Black Satins.
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Bob,

Thanks. Any preference on strength? There's three to choose and I was leaning to the lightest strength. Also, how do these filters work with the already "warm" look of the Xenon's? I was considering th regular Satins because it had a cleaner, more muted diffusion (or so the discription says) but after seeing your pic, I don't see much warming, and I see a nice neutral look (even though I'm sure the daylight played a role)...thanks again for your feedback!
 
I'm looking to purchase a set of these lenses,

Preferably in the EU or UK, if anyone knows of anyone selling would really appreciate it.

Thanks,
Rupert
 
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