If you could only have 1 lens to pair with your Komodo, which would it be?

[Colton John McLaughlin]

Since the world is going into quarantine mode, I thought it would be fun to ask what the community thinks would be their "go-to" lens!

The lens I would choose: Canon RF 28-70mm f2

It covers my four favourite focal lengths, 28, 40, 58, and 65. Has a transmission of T2.2 all the way through the focal lengths.

It's weather sealed, has autofocus, is almost par-focal, is sharp yet maintains a nice balance of artistic qualities (not sterile sharp), is native RF.

The RF mount on Komodo allows a ridiculous amount of lenses from all different manufacturers throughout all the years to be used, so i ask you this, what lens would be your "Go-To" and why?

 

[Blair S. Paulsen]

Prime: Sigma CINE 40mm T1.5

Zoom: Fujinon Premier 18-85 T2

Cheers - #19

 

[Blair S. Paulsen]

One set of Master primes.

It will be interesting to see which focal lengths will vignette on Komodo...

Cheers - #19

 

[Curren Sheldon]

The 28-70mm f2 would be great if the lens was closer to full frame and had stabilization. I'd probably go with the Canon 24-70mm f2.8 IS or the 15-35mm f2.8 IS.

 

[Phil Holland]

lol Blair. The Premiere 18-85 T2 w/ PL mount is over 7 TIMES the length of Komodo

There's a few more options coming soon. But you all are on a good path so far. Except for Blair. He's crazy

 

[Blair S. Paulsen]

lol Blair. The Premiere 18-85 T2 w/ PL mount is over 7 TIMES the length of Komodo

There's a few more options coming soon. But you all are on a good path so far. Except for Blair. He's crazy

Fine, I'll show you crazy. Take the Canon 50-1,000 Cine zoom, clamp the monitor to the matte box, screw/bolt the shoulder pad to the lens support foot and the Komodo can hang off the back of the lens for counterweight ;-}. 19mm Titanium iris rods recommended, might be difficult to park in small spaces

Cheers - #19

 

[Lee Saxon]

The 28-70mm f2 would be great if the lens was closer to full frame and had stabilization. I'd probably go with the Canon 24-70mm f2.8 IS or the 15-35mm f2.8 IS.

Lack of IS (if Komodo enables it), not as much wide end, and a significant bump in cost, and a significant bump in size/weight (especially considering balance issues with the small RF bodies we've gotten so far), would all be fair negatives to list comparing the 28-70 to the 24-70, depending on your needs and shooting style. They're definitely both full frame, though. Canon doesn't even have a non-full-frame RF body yet! 100% the 28-70 will cover Komodo sensor.

 

[David Rasberry]

Minolta MD 28-70 f3.5-4.8 macro to start with. It’s already in the kit.
A CN-E 18-80 rig would suit me well.

 

[M Harvey]

While I'd expect to use anything and everything-- depends on the job--, I'm thinking that the unique proposition of the Komodo might be that I could throw it in my bag (gently!) with a compact, inexpensive, vintage prime for non-work travel. It could be the rangefinder of cine cameras, low profile, on hand just in case there's a moment you want to grab. So maybe my Nikon 28 f2.8?

 

[Jens Jakob Thorsen]

If I could keep only one of my ca 100 lenses it would be the 28mm Otus on my Monstro. My Canon 50mm 0,95 Dreamlens would be hidden in a body cavity, though.

 

[Michael Tiemann]

If KOMODO is all about horsepower-to-weight (and size) ration, I'd pick a lens that further maximizes it's capabilities while minimizing size and weight. Likely Canon RF 15-30 (first choice) or 24-70 (second choice).

 

[Patrick Tresch]

400mm for that bokeh (and effectively 600mm at S35 ��) Shot framing be damned

Good choice. Probably the only lens that will get you a safe closeup.

 

[Colton John McLaughlin]

Minolta MD 28-70 f3.5-4.8 macro to start with. It’s already in the kit.
A CN-E 18-80 rig would suit me well.

I might have to search for that 28-70! I am in love with my minolta MD Rokkor 50 f1.4, one of my favourite lenses!

If KOMODO is all about horsepower-to-weight (and size) ration, I'd pick a lens that further maximizes it's capabilities while minimizing size and weight. Likely Canon RF 15-30 (first choice) or 24-70 (second choice).

The 15-35 is wonderful!

I really hope an RF 24mm f2.8 pancake lens comes soon because that would be killer, especially if GDU does a modification

 

[Lee Saxon]

Shame there's no way to use a Nikon 105/1.4E. That, for portrait and fashion, would be my first choice for sure. Shame it's not a G-type lens, at least then we could use mechanical adapters and manually change the aperture. There are hacks to set the aperture by carrying around a Nikon body, but meh. I wish everyone would bring back aperture rings. Yes, I know there's a Sigma 105/1.4 in EF mount, but it's not the same (even though it's actually technically somewhat sharper).

 

[Christopher A. Bell]

As much as it pains me to say it, if I was being dropped into a war zone and could only have one lens on it, I'd have to go with a Canon 24-105, just for the sheer versatility/range and "macro" ability. But that may be the old sports/news guy in me that's used to having a zoom lens that can 'cover it all'. In a more traditional "we're doing this all for camera" situation, maybe a CN-E 50. I've played the shoot it all on a 50 game before and you can do a lot with it, because it's fast(T1.3) and has pretty close focus(roughly a foot from the front of the lens).

 

[David Grigorian]

Im really exciting to use my Leica M lenses on Komodo, I really hope that the OLPF glass plays nicely with wider M glass. If I had to pick one lens though its the Leica 28mm 1.4 Summilux-M or maybe the 50mm 1.4 Summilux-M....its a tough choice lol

 

[Karim D. Ghantous]

Based on what I would use it for I would use something like a 50-135mm zoom. I already use that kind of lens on a Sony NEX when I shoot stage rehearsals. I'd set the camera to 24fps and let it go, then export still frames later.

 

[Phil Holland]

I'd say if you have to go with one lens, a zoom is a great option.

But, I do think you'll want to treat yourself to one of Komodo's biggest super powers by equipping it with a small and compact lens as well. That really sets it apart from larger cameras and setups.

 

[Peter Stanley]

So many great options but I’d also choose the canon RF 15-35 2.8

 

[David Rasberry]

I might have to search for that 28-70! I am in love with my minolta MD Rokkor 50 f1.4, one of my favourite lenses!

There are multiple examples available on e-bay. Typically well under $100 asking. Very cheap price for a very good lens. Early MOS sample shot with mine shortly after I got my Bolex.