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Leica Sumilux-C Prime Lens Set has arrived!

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Carlos Gonzalez

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We have just received one of the few privately owned Leica Sumilux-C Prime Lens Set. It's an eight lens set:

- 18mm T1.4 Leica Sumilux-C Prime Lens
- 21mm T1.4 Leica Sumilux-C Prime Lens
- 25mm T1.4 Leica Sumilux-C Prime Lens
- 35mm T1.4 Leica Sumilux-C Prime Lens
- 40mm T1.4 Leica Sumilux-C Prime Lens
- 50mm T1.4 Leica Sumilux-C Prime Lens
- 75mm T1.4 Leica Sumilux-C Prime Lens
- 100mm T1.4 Leica Sumilux-C Prime Lens

Aside from the Leica Primes, we also have the following lenses for rent:

(2) Angenieux Optimo 17-80mm T2.2 Zoom
(2) Angenieux Optimo 24-290mm T2.8 Zoom
(1) Angenieux Optimo 15-40mm T2.6 Lightweight Zoom
(1) Angenieux Optimo 28-76mm T2.6 Lightweight Zoom
(2) Angenieux Optimo DP 16-42mm T2.8 Lightweight Zoom
(2) Angenieux Optimo DP 30-80mm T2.8 Lightweight Zoom

(1) Arri/Fujinon Alura 15.5-45mm T2.8 Lightweight Zoom
(1) Arri/Fujinon Alura 30-80mm T2.8 Lightweight Zoom

(1) Zeiss Super Speed T1.3 Prime Lens Set (14mm, 18mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm & 85mm)

We also have Epics, Scarlets, RED Ones and Alexas with top notch support.

Arri Follow Focus, Arri Matte Boxes, O'Connor heads, Sony OLED monitors, Preston FIZ and Micro Force, etc.

Please visit our website at: www.collective-filmworks.com

**The website has not been updated yet to reflect some of the latest arrivals.
 
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Greg M said:
sweet baby Jesus...that is a nice collection.
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Greg, due to the volatility of the camera market and their short life span, we have decided to invest mostly in lenses as they retain their value and are not heavily discounted when it comes to rentals.
 
Nice collection Carlos. Is it possible to come by for testing?

Carlos Gonzalez said:
We have just received one of the few privately owned Leica Sumilux-C Prime Lens Set. It's a seven lens set, 18mm, 25mm, 35mm 40mm, 50mm, 75mm and 100mm.

Aside from the Leica Primes, we also have the following lenses for rent:

(2) Angenieux Optimo 17-80mm T2.2 Zoom
(2) Angenieux Optimo 24-290mm T2.8 Zoom
(1) Angenieux Optimo 15-40mm T2.6 Lightweight Zoom
(1) Angenieux Optimo 28-76mm T2.6 Lightweight Zoom
(2) Angenieux Optimo DP 16-42mm T2.8 Lightweight Zoom
(2) Angenieux Optimo DP 30-80mm T2.8 Lightweight Zoom

(1) Arri/Fujinon Alura 15.5-45mm T2.8 Lightweight Zoom
(1) Arri/Fujinon Alura 30-80mm T2.8 Lightweight Zoom

(1) Zeiss Super Speed T1.3 Prime Lens Set (14mm, 18mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm & 85mm)

We also have Epics, Scarlets, RED Ones and Alexas with top notch support.

Arri Follow Focus, Arri Matte Boxes, O'Connor heads, Sony OLED monitors, Preston FIZ and Micro Force, etc.

Please visit our website at: www.collective-filmworks.com

**The website has not been updated yet to reflect some of the latest arrivals.
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Blair S. Paulsen said:
IMO, the Leica Cs are the best Cine primes ever made.

Cheers - #19
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Mick van Rossum said:
Shooting my current movie with the summiluxes. The best lenses I have ever used.
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Why... ? is it simply the great ballance of speed, weight, lack of colour fringing, great erganomics and the leica brand?? Love to see a few more concrete examples if anyone has anything.
 
Well Will, Yep, I have. I just like Leica better. It is all a matter of taste, but after testing almost all lenses available (Cooke S4, S4 Mini and S2 and S3, Zeiss UP's MP's, Standards, SS's, CP2's, Canon Stills glass, Nikon Stills glass and some more) and shooting with Zeiss for 15 years I have converted. It is a mix of how sharpness rolls into unsharpness, contrasty but not harsh, no CA, no flare, no breathing, compact size, mechanics, everything). The only thing that came close, though I have only used them twice years ago, were the Panavision Primo's (which were also made by Leitz Canada if I recall correctly). Test for yourself, let me know what you think.
 
Mick van Rossum said:
Well Will, Yep, I have. I just like Leica better. It is all a matter of taste, but after testing almost all lenses available (Cooke S4, S4 Mini and S2 and S3, Zeiss UP's MP's, Standards, SS's, CP2's, Canon Stills glass, Nikon Stills glass and some more) and shooting with Zeiss for 15 years I have converted. It is a mix of how sharpness rolls into unsharpness, contrasty but not harsh, no CA, no flare, no breathing, compact size, mechanics, everything). The only thing that came close, though I have only used them twice years ago, were the Panavision Primo's (which were also made by Leitz Canada if I recall correctly). Test for yourself, let me know what you think.
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I think they are the best lenses I ever used, the bokeh is beautiful wide open & zero breathing.
 
Have to agree with Nick about the how the Leica's manage to resolve so much detail without ever looking edgy or harsh.

Mechanics, design, everything is just so right on - an absolute joy to work with.

Another thing I really like about them is their lack of a strong personality. Via Cinematography choices you can take them with you to just about any look you desire with oodles of real picture information for post.

No images, as the only gigs I've done with them were the kind where leaking footage would get my ass in a sling, sorry.

Cheers - #19
 
THANKS Mick. I definately have to give these lenses a test before I purchase a Master Prime set.

How is the rental market for Summileux C's?

Mick van Rossum said:
Well Will, Yep, I have. I just like Leica better. It is all a matter of taste, but after testing almost all lenses available (Cooke S4, S4 Mini and S2 and S3, Zeiss UP's MP's, Standards, SS's, CP2's, Canon Stills glass, Nikon Stills glass and some more) and shooting with Zeiss for 15 years I have converted. It is a mix of how sharpness rolls into unsharpness, contrasty but not harsh, no CA, no flare, no breathing, compact size, mechanics, everything). The only thing that came close, though I have only used them twice years ago, were the Panavision Primo's (which were also made by Leitz Canada if I recall correctly). Test for yourself, let me know what you think.
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They are beautiful lenses. Used them recently on a Titleist golf ad. Not sure if the ad has come out yet. They certainly hit a lot of the checkboxes people have on their features list. The thing is, I'll never own them so I just have to enjoy the time spent with them on rentals.
 
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