GL Optics Sigma 18-35 Rehoused - Group Buy

[David Kellermann]

Hello,
Could some one send some frame grabs (or 5k r3d) wide open at 18-25-35mm? Cityscape would be great.

Thanks

Pat

Will send you some frames later today.

 

[David Kellermann]

My own lens finally arrived today, after it was delayed for a couple of days because TNT postal service lost the customs and tax documents.

What should I say... the lens is simply great! Yes, the mechanics aren't as good as a modern Angenieux zoom, but they are still pretty great. And when it comes to optical performance, I'm pretty sure it matches Angenieux zooms well. And there's certainly no problem inter-cutting them.

I'll post a short review and some frame grabs later today.

Cheers
David

 

[Alex Boothby]

Thanks so much David. I'd love to see those images. BTW: do you know the weight of the 300 degree version?

 

[Bob Gundu]

Thanks so much David. I'd love to see those images. BTW: do you know the weight of the 300 degree version?

The 300 Degree version in PL mount is 1339g (2.95lbs).

 

[Kwan Khan]

Thanks so much David. I'd love to see those images. BTW: do you know the weight of the 300 degree version?

3LBs

Edit: Thankx Bob (lol)

 

[Dan Kanes]

So, everyone has smoothe, even barrel rotation on focus on all of their lenses here? no binding at close focus distance or anything?

 

[Mathias Erichsen]

I'll post a short review and some frame grabs later today.

Great! Looking forward to it

 

[Bob Gundu]

So, everyone has smoothe, even barrel rotation on focus on all of their lenses here? no binding at close focus distance or anything?

All good with mine Dan.

 

[David Kellermann]

So, everyone has smoothe, even barrel rotation on focus on all of their lenses here? no binding at close focus distance or anything?

No issues with my lens.

Here's a short video I made on how to change the lens mount:

 

[steve green]

I know I'm very late to the game, but is the group buy still available? If so, where do I find the info on it?

 

[David Kellermann]

I know I'm very late to the game, but is the group buy still available? If so, where do I find the info on it?

Sent you a pm.

 

[Patrick Tresch]

I'll post a short review and some frame grabs later today.

Thanks David for your tutorial! Great to see it!

Pat

 

[Kwan Khan]

How you guys mounting your Clip-on RED PRO MATTE BOX on Sigma 18-35 (300 degree) without Rod support?

cheers

 

[Daniel Stilling]

Just received mine today. It's really excellent. The mechanics are very smooth. The focus barrel actually turns nicer than the last Zeis s15.5-45 that I used.

 

[Mark K.]

Great, how accurate are people finding the witness marks on the 300 degree version?

 

[Tom Greenberg]

I'm also interested in knowing if the group buy is still a possibility...

 

[Alex Boothby]

Yes, any chance of a second group buy?

 

[scott devitte]

+1 to go

 

[Patrick Tresch]

+1 for the group buy.

Pat

 

[David Kellermann]

Yes, any chance of a second group buy?

Can't promise anything, but send me a mail or a pm if you want to join a second group buy.

I talked with Nan about it, and he will decide tomorrow if we go for a second round.